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

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A6 p.m.
2. B1 p.m.
3. C9 a.m.
4. D8 a.m.

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. ABirds eat them.
2. BFarmers dig them up.
3. CThey grow into new trees.
4. DThey turn to stone.

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 27
2. BPage 3
3. CPage 40
4. DPage 15

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe how bulls are raised on farms
2. BTo correct a common belief
3. CTo tell a story about a famous bull
4. DTo persuade people to stop bullfighting

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn September of next year
2. BIn September this year
3. CIn March of next year
4. DIn March two years from now

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo follow a dress code for visitors
2. BTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
3. CTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
4. DTo prevent the spread of infection

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. AReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
2. BOnly bad experiences are written about.
3. CRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
4. DOnline reviews are always written by owners.

A patient reads: “Fast for 8 hours before the blood test. You may drink water. Do not eat, chew gum or drink coffee.” The test is at 9 a.m. What is the latest time the patient may eat?

1. A8 a.m.
2. B9 p.m. the night before
3. CMidnight
4. D1 a.m.