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

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey help giraffes run faster than lions.
2. BThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
3. CThey keep giraffes warm at night.
4. DThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.

The Great Wall of China is not a single wall. It is a series of walls built over many centuries by different rulers to protect against invasions. Why was the Great Wall built?

1. ATo create a road for trade only
2. BTo protect against invasions
3. CTo mark the edge of a farm
4. DTo store grain for winter

“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery happy
3. CVery angry
4. DVery nervous

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine may cause drowsiness.
2. BThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.
3. CThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
4. DThe medicine should be taken once a day.

When Rosa started her new job at the hospital, she got lost three times on the first day. By the end of the month, she was giving directions to visitors. What does the passage show about Rosa?

1. AShe did not like her new job at the hospital and wanted to leave.
2. BShe was given a map on her first day.
3. CShe often gets lost in new places.
4. DShe quickly learned her way around the hospital.

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ASofter cookies need a hotter oven.
2. BCrisper cookies need more sugar.
3. CThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.
4. DLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
4. DTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. ALinking the product to admired people
2. BGiving results from a scientific study
3. CComparing the price with other brands
4. DExplaining how the vitamins are made