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

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer old card
2. BHer library books
3. CHer receipt
4. DHer ID

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA deep crater
2. BA giant storm
3. CA large moon
4. DA frozen ocean

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AOn a sunny windowsill
2. BIn a warm cupboard
3. CIn the freezer only
4. DIn the fridge

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ATime order or sequence
2. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DCause and effect

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe kitchen was moved to another room.
2. BThe old roof had no problems.
3. CIt did not rain this winter.
4. DThe new roof fixed the leak.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo show they are angry and to sleep
2. BTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
3. CTo attract mates and to keep warm
4. DTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey

“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?

1. AHe kept his wartime experiences private.
2. BHe talked about the war with his family every day.
3. CHe gave his medals away to friends.
4. DHe never served in the war at all.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt uses too many statistics to be clear.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
4. DIt compares two different brands unfairly.