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

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe leaves
2. BThe root
3. CThe flower
4. DThe seeds

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. ABirds that fly south for winter
2. BThe deserts of South America
3. CHow to grow plants at home
4. DThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
2. BClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
3. CThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
4. DThe moon blocks the sun in winter.

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands are found only near the ocean.
2. BWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
3. CWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
4. DSwamps are more useful than marshes.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
2. BIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
3. CIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
4. DIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. ACyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
2. BMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
3. CBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.
4. DMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. AThoughtful
2. BStubborn
3. CCareless
4. DSilent

“The bakery’s sales rose by 30% after it began selling coffee. The owner wonders whether to start selling sandwiches as well.” What can be reasonably inferred?

1. ACoffee lost the bakery money.
2. BAdding coffee seems to have helped sales.
3. CThe bakery stopped selling bread.
4. DSandwiches will raise sales by exactly 30%.