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

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery hungry
3. CVery excited
4. DVery bored

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AThe name of his street
2. BThe time of day he walked
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA first-aid kit
2. BA packed lunch
3. CA training dummy
4. DA water bottle

Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds removes many germs. Soap breaks up the oily layer that holds germs on the skin, and rinsing washes them away. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo compare soap with hand sanitiser in detail
2. BTo tell a story about a person who got sick
3. CTo explain how handwashing with soap removes germs
4. DTo persuade readers to buy a certain brand of soap

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. APutting the tea bag in the cup
2. BAdding milk
3. CLetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
4. DBoiling the water

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
2. BThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
3. CThe money was raised because of the rain.
4. DThe runners were paid to run in the rain.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
2. BIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
3. CIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
4. DIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo challenge a narrow view of nursing
2. BTo describe how to become a nurse
3. CTo explain how doctors give orders
4. DTo argue that doctors are unnecessary