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

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AThe glossary at the back of the book
2. BWhat Is an Earthquake?
3. CHow to Stay Safe
4. DWhy Earthquakes Happen

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.
2. BMothers feed their young with milk.
3. CThey swim very fast.
4. DThey live in the ocean.

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo announce a fire drill next week
2. BTo tell staff where to store boxes
3. CTo keep the fire exits free of objects
4. DTo explain how staff should open the fire doors

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. AHand sanitiser should never be used.
2. BSoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
3. CHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
4. DSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. ANext month
2. BThe following Monday
3. CLater the same day
4. DBy Wednesday

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
4. DA fault first appearing after three years

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
2. BTo list the symptoms of severe flu
3. CTo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell
4. DTo argue that the vaccine causes the flu

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. ATake an unpaid holiday.
2. BReport the absence by phone.
3. CBring a doctor’s note.
4. DReport it in person on Monday.