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

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AThe name of his street
2. BThe colour of his long winter coat
3. CThe time of day he walked
4. DHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. ABrown rice
2. BStrawberries
3. CWhite bread
4. DHard cheese

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
3. CThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4. DThey let air and water into the soil.

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. ASteel
2. BAir
3. CEmpty space
4. DWater

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo find out how long the patient would stay
2. BTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient
3. CTo see whether he had visitors waiting
4. DTo decide what the patient should eat for lunch

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
2. BShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
3. CShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
4. DShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.

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

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
2. BIt does not mention the price of coffee.
3. CIt gives too many examples to be useful.
4. DIt generalises from a small, unusual group.