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

“I walked into the classroom and saw my best friend waving at me from the back row.” From which point of view is this sentence written?

1. ASecond person
2. BFirst person
3. CThird person
4. DNo point of view at all

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AA mouse was in the room.
2. BThe students were scared of mice.
3. CThe room was very quiet.
4. DThe test was about small animals.

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe tissues fall out the bottom.
2. BThe next tissue pops up on its own.
3. CThe box must be opened again.
4. DThe slot closes automatically.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe best way to prepare for a storm
2. BWhy older people should move away
3. CPeople helping one another in hard times
4. DThe danger of living near old trees

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ALetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
2. BBoiling the water
3. CPutting the tea bag in the cup
4. DAdding milk

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam looked very happy.
2. BSam felt too hot to play.
3. CSam’s face turned red with anger.
4. DSam stood under a bright light.

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. ADoctors are usually wrong about back pain.
2. BLong bed rest is still the best cure.
3. CMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.
4. DResearch on back pain is no longer needed.

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. ASwim alone and use the diving board
2. BSwim alone, but not use the diving board
3. CSwim only with an adult in the water
4. DUse the diving board only with an adult