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

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt can be used on every item.
2. BIt cannot be combined with other offers.
3. CIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
4. DIt is valid for the whole of next year.

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
2. BAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 5 to 6 hours a night

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ANeither parent
2. BThe female
3. CThe male
4. DBoth parents in turn

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.

“Jess studied the map carefully, then folded it and set off down the left-hand trail without hesitating.” What does “without hesitating” suggest?

1. AShe was lost and confused.
2. BShe was sure which way to go.
3. CShe had never seen a map.
4. DShe secretly wanted to go back home.

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader thought it was frightening.
2. BThe reader did not finish it.
3. CThe reader found it too long.
4. DThe reader enjoyed it very much.

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe does not care about the team’s work.
2. BShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
3. CShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
4. DShe focuses on improvement even after success.

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe names of the volunteers
2. BThe price of soup ingredients
3. CMeals served in warmer months
4. DThe size of the kitchen