Scheda di esercizi di Comprensione del testo (test di ammissione) con soluzioni

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey keep giraffes warm at night.
2. BThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
3. CThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.
4. DThey help giraffes run faster than lions.

“After the long hike, Priya was famished. She ate two sandwiches, an apple and a bowl of soup.” What does “famished” most likely mean?

1. AVery hungry
2. BVery cold
3. CVery cheerful
4. DVery tired

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. ABone
2. BShell
3. CWater
4. DMuscle

A notice in the staff room reads: “The parking lot will be repaved on Tuesday. Staff should park in the overflow lot on Elm Street. Shuttle buses will run every 10 minutes from 6 a.m.” What is the main purpose of the notice?

1. ATo explain why the parking lot is being repaved
2. BTo tell staff where to park during the repaving
3. CTo announce a new shuttle bus route to the city
4. DTo ask staff to work an extra shift on Tuesday

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AEasier access to health care
2. BFaster travel to the city
3. CLower prices for farm products
4. DMore jobs for the farmers

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BThey decided not to watch any film.
3. CRavi’s sister chose both films.
4. DTheir parents chose a different film.

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
2. BShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
3. CShe focuses on improvement even after success.
4. DShe does not care about the team’s work.

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework is never useful for any student.
2. BMore homework always means better grades.
3. CHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
4. DHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.