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

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AStrong winds over the ocean
2. BHeat from the sun on the water
3. CThe pull of the moon’s gravity
4. DRivers flowing into the sea

Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It is a type of grass, even though some kinds grow as tall as trees. What type of plant is bamboo?

1. AA type of moss
2. BA type of tree
3. CA type of grass
4. DA type of flower

Camels can go for many days without drinking. When they do find water, they can drink a very large amount in a short time. Their hump stores fat, not water. What does a camel’s hump store?

1. AAir
2. BMilk
3. CWater
4. DFat

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
2. BIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
3. CIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
4. DIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AComparing the price with other toothpastes
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CUrging people to follow the crowd
4. DQuoting a dentist’s expert advice

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
2. BAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
3. CThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
4. DA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.

“By the time the ambulance arrived, a bystander had already started chest compressions and someone else had fetched the defibrillator from the lobby.” What does the passage suggest about the bystanders?

1. AThey called for help only after an hour.
2. BThey waited for the ambulance crew to act.
3. CThey did not know where the defibrillator was.
4. DThey acted quickly before help arrived.

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. ASugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
2. BEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
3. CSugary drinks are better for your teeth.
4. DSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.