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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BLoud laughter at a joke
3. CClapping to show approval
4. DShouting loudly to complain

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm crops.
2. BThey carry pollen between flowers.
3. CThey water the plants with nectar.
4. DThey dig the soil around the roots.

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt is very close to the sun.
2. BIt has red oceans.
3. CIts soil contains iron oxide.
4. DIt has two small red moons.

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A50%
2. B15%
3. C150%
4. D75%

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a description of how to train a cat
2. BAs a reason to buy a new cat
3. CAs an example that goes against the claim
4. DAs proof that all cats are unfriendly

In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?

1. AHunger
2. BDizziness
3. CItchy skin
4. DSleepiness

“The nurse explained the new inhaler to Mr. Brown and then asked him to show her how he would use it.” Why did the nurse most likely ask him to demonstrate?

1. ATo check that he had understood correctly
2. BTo test whether the inhaler was faulty
3. CTo find out whether he liked the inhaler
4. DTo save time during the teaching session

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
2. BThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.
3. CThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
4. DThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.