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

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 12–15
2. BPages 44–47
3. CPages 60–66
4. DPage 81 near the end

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo help her remember important information
2. BTo write stories for her grandchildren
3. CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
4. DTo practise her handwriting every day

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo warn its enemies to stay far away
2. BTo attract other foxes in spring
3. CTo blend in with its surroundings
4. DTo stay cool in the winter snow

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. ARising quickly
2. BToo low to measure
3. CNot changing much
4. DGetting harder to read

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe how bulls are raised on farms
2. BTo correct a common belief
3. CTo persuade people to stop bullfighting
4. DTo tell a story about a famous bull

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. ALower prices for farm products
2. BFaster travel to the city
3. CEasier access to health care
4. DMore jobs for the farmers

“When Aunt Rose saw the broken vase, she said, ‘Well, I never liked that vase anyway,’ and gave her nervous nephew a wink.” Why did Aunt Rose most likely say this?

1. ATo blame her nephew for breaking it
2. BTo put her nephew at ease
3. CTo ask him to buy a new vase
4. DTo show how angry she felt

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A6
2. B4
3. C7
4. D5