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

Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Unlike most fish, their skeletons are made of cartilage, the same bendy material found in your nose and ears. What are shark skeletons made of?

1. AHard bone
2. BThin shell
3. CCartilage
4. DScales

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt runs only at night.
2. BIt can only run on grass.
3. CIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
4. DIt is much heavier than other big cats.

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. ATake in calcium
2. BDigest sugar
3. CFight off colds
4. DGrow more hair

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. ARising quickly
2. BToo low to measure
3. CNot changing much
4. DGetting harder to read

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe view was worth the difficult climb.
2. BThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
3. CThe view was disappointing after the climb.
4. DThe trail was easy and flat all the way.

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo help patients identify staff roles
2. BTo make staff look more modern and smart
3. CTo make uniforms cheaper to buy
4. DTo reduce the number of nurses

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
2. BBusinesses should close at sunset.
3. CThe law will reduce noise at night.
4. DResidents should be able to sleep well.

The author writes: “Studies show that people who drink water before meals eat slightly fewer calories. Therefore, drinking water is the only thing you need to lose weight.” Why is the conclusion not supported?

1. AThe author says nothing about the studies.
2. BA small effect does not make it the only factor.
3. CThe studies did not look at water.
4. DWater makes people eat many more calories.