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

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A4
2. B1
3. C2
4. D3

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt can leave a residue.
2. BIt does not remove any dirt.
3. CIt kills all the vitamins.
4. DIt makes fruit taste sweeter.

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo write stories for her grandchildren
2. BTo help her remember important information
3. CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
4. DTo practise her handwriting every day

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AHow to Build Strong Muscles
2. BFoods That Help You Sleep
3. CThe Long History of the Bed
4. DWhy Sleep Matters for Health

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A120 g
2. B90 g
3. C9 g
4. D30 g

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo explain how the trial was done
2. BTo point out a drawback of the medication
3. CTo compare it with a different drug
4. DTo give another benefit of the medication

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ASleep matters more than passing education trends.
2. BStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
3. CTeachers should follow every new fashion.
4. DEducation never changes over 25 years.

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A4 p.m.
2. B8 p.m.
3. C6 p.m.
4. D2 p.m.