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

A sign-in sheet at the clinic has these columns: Name, Time In, Reason for Visit, Time Out. What should a patient write in the third column?

1. AThe time they arrived
2. BTheir name
3. CThe reason for the visit
4. DThe time they left

Rosa wanted to buy a new bike. She saved her pocket money for six months and also earned money by walking her neighbour’s dog. How did Rosa get money for the bike?

1. ABorrowing money from her neighbour
2. BAsking her parents to pay for it
3. CSelling her old bike at a market
4. DSaving pocket money and walking a dog

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALow over the eyes with the strap open
2. BLevel and snug, strap fastened
3. CLoose so that air can move freely
4. DTilted back so the forehead is free

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. ANeither sentence
2. BThe second sentence
3. CBoth sentences
4. DThe first sentence

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.
2. BThey will win a sandcastle prize.
3. CThe tide will go back out.
4. DThey will build a castle on the cliffs.

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is not really injured at all.
2. BHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
3. CHe wants everyone to worry about him.
4. DHe did not notice that he had fallen over.

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
2. BThe manager wants to replace all the staff.
3. CThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.
4. DThe manager posted the list without listening.

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
2. BThe school plans to start even earlier next year.
3. CParents and students all dislike the later start.
4. DThe later start helps students, but some parents object.