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

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of flower
2. BA type of grass
3. CA type of tree
4. DA type of moss

Kangaroos live in Australia. They move by hopping on their strong back legs and use their long tails for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows in its mother’s pouch. What is a baby kangaroo called?

1. AA calf
2. BA joey
3. CA kit
4. DA pup

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. ATo the staff room
2. BTo the side exit on the right
3. CThrough this door
4. DTo the main entrance on the left

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. ACold night air that paints the leaves
2. BSunlight that burns the green away
3. CPigments already present in the leaves
4. DNew pigments made only in autumn

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy presenting research that supports some homework

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. ATheir parents chose a different film.
2. BRavi’s sister chose both films.
3. CThey decided not to watch any film.
4. DThey compromised and took turns.

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
2. BHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
3. CHomework is never useful for any student.
4. DMore homework always means better grades.

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.
2. BIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
3. CIt presents only two options when others exist.
4. DIt agrees with both sides of the debate.