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

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
2. BHe moved the plants into the garden.
3. CHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
4. DHe tied the stems to sticks.

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. ADigest sugar
2. BFight off colds
3. CTake in calcium
4. DGrow more hair

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AAte very slowly
2. BAte very quickly
3. CShared with friends
4. DThrew it away

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo follow a dress code for visitors
2. BTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
3. CTo prevent the spread of infection
4. DTo keep her uniform clean for lunch

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AReady for a trip
2. BWrapped in paper
3. CQuiet and empty
4. DVery crowded

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AFamilies bought new power lines.
2. BMany homes had no electricity.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DThe storm became stronger.

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
2. BIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.
3. CIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
4. DIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.

“The nurse noticed that Mr. Diaz, usually chatty, had barely spoken all morning and had left most of his breakfast. She sat down beside him and asked how he was feeling.” Why did the nurse most likely sit down with Mr. Diaz?

1. AShe noticed a change in his usual behaviour.
2. BShe was waiting for the doctor.
3. CShe needed him to sign a form.
4. DShe wanted him to finish his breakfast.