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

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is cleaned.
2. BIt is fed back to the sheep.
3. CIt is spun into yarn.
4. DIt is made into clothes.

A thermometer label says: “Clean the tip with alcohol before and after each use.” When should the tip be cleaned?

1. AOnly after each use
2. BBefore and after each use
3. COnly once a week
4. DOnly when it looks dirty

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 covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
4. DIt is the only ocean with islands.

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AMany homes had no electricity.
2. BThe storm became stronger.
3. CFamilies bought new power lines.
4. DSchools opened earlier the next day.

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo save fuel on the long journey
2. BTo let the car in front pass him
3. CTo drive safely on the slippery road
4. DTo arrive at work early

A website article is titled “Five Easy Ways to Save Water at Home”. Which text structure will the article most likely use?

1. AA debate between two experts
2. BA comparison of two cities
3. CA story told in time order
4. DA list of tips

“The Smiths used 300 kWh of electricity in June. After installing solar panels in July, their bill showed 180 kWh used from the grid in July.” By what percentage did their use of grid electricity fall?

1. A120%
2. B60%
3. C12%
4. D40%

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
2. BThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
3. CParents and students all dislike the later start.
4. DThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.