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

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo find cooler places to rest
2. BTo build nests and raise their young
3. CTo find food more easily in warmer places
4. DTo escape from larger birds that hunt them

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe is the teacher’s son.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. ANitrogen
2. BCarbon dioxide
3. COxygen
4. DWater vapour only

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BAdults need some vaccines too.
3. CThe flu vaccine is only for children.
4. DChildren do not need vaccines.

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ALaughed at her own mistake
2. BBecame very cold on the stage
3. CRan off the stage in tears
4. DSuddenly could not act or speak

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A9 g
2. B30 g
3. C90 g
4. D120 g

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital B has more nurses per patient.
2. BHospital A has more nurses per patient.
3. CBoth hospitals have the same ratio.
4. DHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt repeats the same claim in other words.
2. BIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
3. CIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.
4. DIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.