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

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A2 kilometres
2. B6 kilometres
3. C3 kilometres
4. D5 kilometres

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AUnder rocks on the ocean floor
2. BOn floating seaweed in the sea
3. CIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
4. DIn nests high up in trees

Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. ALaying eggs
2. BCaring for the young ants
3. CFinding food for the colony
4. DProtecting the nest from enemies

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria wanted the car to go away.
2. BMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.
3. CMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
4. DMaria was afraid of the red truck.

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AMany homes had no electricity.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DThe storm became stronger.

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. AThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
2. BFirst person, by a narrator who observes
3. CSecond person, addressing the reader
4. DFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A4
2. B2
3. C6
4. D0

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AFunny and light-hearted
2. BSad and reflective
3. CAngry and accusing
4. DCheerful and excited