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

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA water bottle
2. BA first-aid kit
3. CA training dummy
4. DA packed lunch

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe reason for the visit
2. BThe time they arrived
3. CTheir name
4. DThe time they left

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AUnwilling
2. BExcited
3. CReady and eager
4. DCareless

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
2. BThe library was closed on Monday.
3. CSome students forgot the reminder.
4. DAll the books were returned early.

“The new phone is lighter, has a bigger screen and lasts longer on a single charge than the old model. It also costs more.” Which is a disadvantage of the new phone?

1. AIt costs more.
2. BIt has a bigger screen.
3. CIt is lighter.
4. DIts battery lasts longer.

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo correct a common belief using evidence
2. BTo describe how joints make a cracking sound
3. CTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
4. DTo explain how arthritis is treated

“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. ARepeated results make chance or error less likely.
2. BThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.
3. CDifferent labs always use the same equipment.
4. DIt proves the result is true in every case.

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride should be banned completely.
2. BFluoride has no effect on teeth.
3. CThe more fluoride, the better.
4. DFluoride is helpful in the right amount.