Fiche d’exercices de Compréhension de lecture (examens d’entrée) avec corrigé

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn northern Europe
2. BIn southern Asia
3. CIn South America
4. DIn northern Africa

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey swim on Thursdays.
2. BThey play tennis on Sundays.
3. CThey play football on Tuesdays.
4. DThey go running on Saturdays.

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AShared with friends
2. BAte very quickly
3. CAte very slowly
4. DThrew it away

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BAdults need some vaccines too.
3. CThe flu vaccine is only for children.
4. DChildren do not need vaccines.

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
3. CFood is broken down into nutrients.
4. DAir is warmed before reaching the nose.

A notice in the staff room reads: “The parking lot will be repaved on Tuesday. Staff should park in the overflow lot on Elm Street. Shuttle buses will run every 10 minutes from 6 a.m.” What is the main purpose of the notice?

1. ATo explain why the parking lot is being repaved
2. BTo tell staff where to park during the repaving
3. CTo ask staff to work an extra shift on Tuesday
4. DTo announce a new shuttle bus route to the city

“When the power went out, Grandpa calmly lit the candles, found the radio and told us stories about storms from his childhood.” Which word best describes Grandpa?

1. AForgetful
2. BImpatient
3. CComposed
4. DFrightened

“When Ella received the award, she thanked her coach, her teammates and her parents, but said nothing about her own hard work.” Which trait does this most likely show?

1. ALaziness
2. BJealousy
3. CModesty
4. DArrogance