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

Kangaroos live in Australia. They move by hopping on their strong back legs and use their long tails for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows in its mother’s pouch. What is a baby kangaroo called?

1. AA joey
2. BA pup
3. CA calf
4. DA kit

A gym rule reads: “Wipe down each machine after use. Return weights to the rack.” What should a member do after using a machine?

1. AReport it to staff
2. BWipe it down
3. CMove it to the rack
4. DUnplug it

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 runs only at night.
3. CIt can only run on grass.
4. DIt is much heavier than other big cats.

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AKiwis come out at night to find food.
2. BTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
3. CThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
4. DMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo prevent the spread of infection
2. BTo follow a dress code for visitors
3. CTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
4. DTo keep the patient warm and comfortable

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo start a professional league
2. BTo give students an indoor winter game
3. CTo replace football at the school
4. DTo win a sports competition in Canada

“Patient A’s heart rate: 72 at 8 a.m., 74 at noon, 71 at 4 p.m. Patient B’s heart rate: 70 at 8 a.m., 95 at noon, 118 at 4 p.m.” Which patient should the nurse be more concerned about, and why?

1. APatient A, because the rate dropped a little at 4 p.m.
2. BPatient A, because the rate keeps changing.
3. CPatient B, because the rate is rising steadily.
4. DPatient B, because the 8 a.m. rate was 70.

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. ABring a doctor’s note.
2. BTake an unpaid holiday.
3. CReport the absence by phone.
4. DReport it in person on Monday.