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

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. ANest underground
2. BCopy human words
3. CSwim to catch fish
4. DUse sticks as tools

Ben woke up late. He jumped out of bed, put on his clothes and ran to the bus stop without eating. Why did Ben not eat breakfast?

1. AHe had already eaten at a friend’s house.
2. BHe was in a hurry because he woke up late.
3. CHe was feeling too sick to eat that morning.
4. DHe did not like the food in the kitchen.

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 40
2. BPage 27
3. CPage 15
4. DPage 3

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATiredness in the arms and legs
2. BTrouble seeing out of one eye
3. CTime to call emergency services
4. DTemperature rising suddenly and sharply

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
2. BTo attract mates and to keep warm
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo show they are angry and to sleep

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has come down.
2. BThe patient has a new infection.
3. CThe patient’s fever has got worse.
4. DThe thermometer must be broken.

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell
2. BTo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
3. CTo list the symptoms of severe flu
4. DTo argue that the vaccine causes the flu

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ANurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
2. BStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
3. CLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
4. DLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish