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

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

Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?

1. ABy carrying nutrients to cells
2. BThrough the skin only
3. CThrough the kidneys
4. DBy lowering the temperature of the cells

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:00 a.m.
2. B10:40 a.m.
3. C10:20 a.m.
4. D10:30 a.m.

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. AVery afraid of water
2. BCompletely covered with water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DLacking enough water

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ALaughed at her own mistake
2. BBecame very cold on the stage
3. CSuddenly could not act or speak
4. DRan off the stage in tears

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. BMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
3. CThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
4. DTheir soft feathers look more like hair.

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AThe treatment does not work at all.
2. BMore research is needed before wider use.
3. CThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.
2. BHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.
3. CHe had not started the project yet.
4. DHe did not hear the announcement.