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

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
2. BIt is much heavier than other big cats.
3. CIt can only run on grass.
4. DIt runs only at night.

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt improves eyesight.
2. BIt cures infections.
3. CIt can lower stress.
4. DIt replaces exercise.

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. ALeo had cleaned the kitchen.
2. BFood on the stove had burned.
3. CA window had been left open.
4. DThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. APeople helping one another in hard times
2. BThe danger of living near old trees
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DThe best way to prepare for a storm

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. AFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself
2. BThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
3. CSecond person, addressing the reader
4. DFirst person, by a narrator who observes

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.
2. BShe was given a map on her first day.
3. CShe often gets lost in new places.
4. DShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.

Medicine schedule: “Tablet A: every 12 hours. Tablet B: every 8 hours.” Both are first given at 8 a.m. At what time will both tablets next be due together?

1. AMidnight the same day
2. B8 a.m. the next day
3. C4 p.m. the same day
4. D8 p.m. the same day

A study abstract states: “Participants who drank green tea daily reported fewer colds. However, they also exercised more and smoked less than the other participants.” Why does the second sentence matter?

1. AIt shows that exercise causes colds.
2. BIt means the study included no smokers in either of its groups.
3. COther differences between the groups might explain the result.
4. DIt proves that green tea prevents colds.