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

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe packed her bag.
2. BShe caught the bus.
3. CShe showered.
4. DShe set her alarm.

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt gives a discount of 30 percent.
2. BIt can be used on every item.
3. CIt cannot be combined with other offers.
4. DIt is valid for the whole of next year.

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. AThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
2. BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
3. CClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
4. DEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AHow to Build Strong Muscles
2. BThe Long History of the Bed
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DFoods That Help You Sleep

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has come down.
2. BThe thermometer must be broken.
3. CThe patient’s fever has got worse.
4. DThe patient has a new infection.

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
4. DA fault first appearing after three years

“In one study, people who were told a pill would ease their pain reported less pain, even though the pill contained no medicine.” What does this study illustrate?

1. APain cannot be measured in any study.
2. BThe study’s pill secretly contained hidden painkillers.
3. CPills without medicine cure all kinds of disease.
4. DExpectations can affect how people report symptoms.

“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. A40%
2. B120%
3. C12%
4. D60%