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

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. AClouds bumping into each other
2. BStrong wind blowing through trees
3. CRain hitting the ground very hard
4. DLightning heating the air very quickly

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AA hospital for children in New York
2. BThe first nursing school in America
3. CThe American Red Cross
4. DA medical school for women doctors

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo announce a fire drill next week
2. BTo tell staff where to store boxes
3. CTo explain how staff should open the fire doors
4. DTo keep the fire exits free of objects

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are made mainly of tall trees.
2. BBoth receive a lot of rain.
3. CBoth are found only on mountains.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was paid to work at the shelter.
2. BShe was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
4. DShe wanted to move to a new apartment.

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA dental check-up
2. BA night in hospital
3. CA visit to the doctor
4. DA week-long stay in hospital

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
2. BShe does not care about the team’s work.
3. CShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
4. DShe focuses on improvement even after success.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ALicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
2. BLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
3. CStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
4. DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence