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

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. ADigest sugar
2. BFight off colds
3. CTake in calcium
4. DGrow more hair

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is cleaned.
2. BIt is spun into yarn.
3. CIt is made into clothes.
4. DIt is fed back to the sheep.

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. ALiving in water
2. BActive at night
3. CSleeping all winter
4. DEating only plants

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AParking at the hospital is free.
2. BOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
3. CAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
4. DMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam felt too hot to play.
2. BSam looked very happy.
3. CSam stood under a bright light.
4. DSam’s face turned red with anger.

“After the long drought, the first rain fell. Farmers stood in their fields with their faces turned up to the sky.” How do the farmers most likely feel?

1. ABored
2. BAngry
3. CAfraid of the storm
4. DRelieved

“Maya had moved schools four times in six years. On her first day at the new school, she didn’t unpack her locker. ‘No point,’ she told herself.” Why most likely did Maya not unpack?

1. AShe expected to move again before long.
2. BShe planned to share a locker.
3. CShe disliked the locker’s colour.
4. DShe had forgotten to bring her things.

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. ALocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.
2. BOnline shopping should be banned in every town.
3. COnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
4. DOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.