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

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. AA clean cloth
2. BRunning water
3. CIce
4. DCool water

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ASharp beaks and long legs
2. BLarge eyes and excellent hearing
3. CStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
4. DBright feathers and loud calls

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
2. BThe writer is about to end the story here.
3. CA different opinion is about to be given.
4. DAn example supporting the first sentence follows.

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATime to call emergency services
2. BTrouble seeing out of one eye
3. CTiredness in the arms and legs
4. DTemperature rising suddenly and sharply

“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. AEasier access to health care
2. BLower prices for farm products
3. CMore jobs for the farmers
4. DFaster travel to the city

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo introduce a new caretaker
2. BTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
3. CTo announce that Block A is closing for good
4. DTo inform residents about the lift and offer help

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager posted the list without listening.
2. BThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
3. CThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.
4. DThe manager wants to replace all the staff.

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