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

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ARunning water
2. BCool water
3. CA clean cloth
4. DIce

The museum is free for children under 5. Tickets cost $8 for children aged 5 to 17 and $15 for adults. Seniors over 65 pay $10. How much does a ticket cost for a 70-year-old visitor?

1. A$10
2. B$15
3. C$8
4. DFree

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AThe American Red Cross
2. BThe first nursing school in America
3. CA hospital for children in New York
4. DA medical school for women doctors

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople drink less water in the winter months.
2. BPeople spend more time indoors near others.
3. CCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.
4. DViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A150%
2. B75%
3. C50%
4. D15%

“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. ASome students forgot the reminder.
2. BMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
3. CThe library was closed on Monday.
4. DAll the books were returned early.

“The nurse noticed that Mr. Diaz, usually chatty, had barely spoken all morning and had left most of his breakfast. She sat down beside him and asked how he was feeling.” Why did the nurse most likely sit down with Mr. Diaz?

1. AShe was waiting for the doctor.
2. BShe noticed a change in his usual behaviour.
3. CShe wanted him to finish his breakfast.
4. DShe needed him to sign a form.

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
3. CRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
4. DOnly bad experiences are written about.