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

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery loud
2. BVery sleepy
3. CVery small
4. DVery heavy

“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 tired
3. CVery cheerful
4. DVery cold

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that is erupting at this moment
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that will never erupt again

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria was afraid of the red truck.
2. BMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
3. CMaria wanted the car to go away.
4. DMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo grow thicker fur for the summer
2. BTo save energy when food is scarce
3. CTo raise their heart rate in the cold
4. DTo find a mate during the winter

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
2. BIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
3. CIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
4. DIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
2. BThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
3. CParents and students all dislike the later start.
4. DThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA physiotherapist treating patients
2. BA doctor running daily clinics
3. CA nurse who sees patients daily
4. DAn office billing clerk