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

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. ALiquid oil
2. BSea salt crystals
3. CWater vapour
4. DIce

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo send more oxygen to working muscles
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo slow down breathing
4. DTo help the body fall asleep

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AAdd the eggs and milk
2. BGrease the oven shelves
3. CMix the flour and sugar
4. DPour the batter into the tin

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
2. BIt can also improve mood and sleep.
3. CIt helps control weight.
4. DExercise has many benefits.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has a small lake.
2. BIt has 200 trees.
3. CThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
4. DIt has a playground.

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt needs independent and wider testing.
2. BIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
3. CIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
4. DIt is proven true for all types of water.

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

1. ABecause fasting always raises blood sugar
2. BTo make the patient pay for another visit
3. CTo confirm the result under standard conditions
4. DBecause the first test was clearly normal