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

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that grows only in spring
2. BA tree with very bright green leaves
3. CA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
4. DA tree that keeps its leaves all year

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AReady and eager
2. BCareless
3. CUnwilling
4. DExcited

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. AClouds blocking the sunlight
2. BWind blowing the rain sideways
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DSunlight passing through raindrops

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AKiwis come out at night to find food.
2. BMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
3. CThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.
4. DTheir soft feathers look more like hair.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe best way to prepare for a storm
2. BThe danger of living near old trees
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DPeople helping one another in hard times

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
2. BThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
3. CLeo lived with his family.
4. DHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.

A study reported that students who slept at least eight hours scored higher on tests than those who slept less. The study included 5000 students from many schools and controlled for age and family income. Why does the author mention the size of the study and the controls?

1. ATo show that family income does not matter in life
2. BTo suggest that the study was too small
3. CTo show the results are more trustworthy
4. DTo prove that sleep is the only cause of good grades

“Despite years of warnings, the town did not repair the old dam. When the storm came, the water broke through and flooded the valley.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AThe flood could probably have been prevented.
2. BThe warnings about the old dam turned out to be incorrect.
3. CThe storm was the only cause of the flood.
4. DThe town repaired the dam just in time.