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

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo announce a fire drill next week
2. BTo keep the fire exits free of objects
3. CTo explain how staff should open the fire doors
4. DTo tell staff where to store boxes

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A6
2. B10
3. C4
4. D12

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
2. BIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
3. CIt covers more area than all the land combined.
4. DIt is the only ocean with islands.

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

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo help patients identify staff roles
2. BTo reduce the number of nurses
3. CTo make uniforms cheaper to buy
4. DTo make staff look more modern and smart

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen has too few seats now.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen has become more expensive.
4. DThe canteen serves only breakfast.

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. ATea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
2. BCoffee is more expensive than tea.
3. COne office may not represent the country.
4. DThe author does not drink tea or coffee.

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA legal document about property
2. BA challenge of determination
3. CA test of how fast her legs are
4. DA written exam about running