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

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo warn its enemies to stay far away
2. BTo blend in with its surroundings
3. CTo stay cool in the winter snow
4. DTo attract other foxes in spring

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. ASaving pocket money and walking a dog
2. BBorrowing money from her neighbour
3. CAsking her parents to pay for it
4. DSelling her old bike at a market

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CSharp beaks and long legs
4. DLarge eyes and excellent hearing

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
2. BFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
3. CWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
4. DIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ASwelling and extra mucus
2. BCold air in the nose
3. CSneezing too often in the day
4. DToo much sleep at night

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the clinic can keep the logbook forever
2. BSo the patient can show their handwriting
3. CSo the patient remembers to eat meals
4. DSo the care team can review the readings

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

A notice says: “From 1 June, the clinic will no longer accept cash. Payment by card or phone only.” A patient arrives on 3 June with only cash. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient will not be able to pay with cash.
2. BThe patient will get a cash discount.
3. CThe patient will be refused treatment by law.
4. DThe patient will pay cash as usual.