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

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. ASunshine
2. BOxygen
3. CPollen
4. DWater

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

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe wants to sit near the shelf.
3. CHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThe tide will go back out.
2. BThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.
3. CThey will win a sandcastle prize.
4. DThey will build a castle on the cliffs.

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

“Unlike typical classrooms, the new science lab has movable tables, large screens on every wall and sinks at each station.” What is the author mainly doing in this sentence?

1. AExplaining how to build a science lab
2. BGiving an opinion about the teachers
3. CContrasting the lab with typical classrooms
4. DDescribing the history of the school

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AEvery member of staff needed extra training.
2. BThe switch made finding information slower.
3. CThe switch increased the amount of paper used.
4. DThe switch had benefits but also required some training.

“The scientist repeated the experiment five times in different labs and always got the same result.” Why does this strengthen the scientist’s findings?

1. ADifferent labs always use the same equipment.
2. BRepeated results make chance or error less likely.
3. CIt proves the result is true in every case.
4. DThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.