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

Snakes flick their tongues in and out to pick up scents from the air. This helps them find food and sense danger. Why do snakes flick their tongues?

1. ATo warn other snakes away
2. BTo pick up scents from the air around them
3. CTo cool their bodies down
4. DTo clean dust off their faces and eyes

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
3. CThey let air and water into the soil.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Their wings work like flippers, and they can dive deep to catch fish. How do penguins use their wings?

1. AAs flippers for swimming
2. BFor flying long distances
3. CFor keeping their eggs warm
4. DFor digging nests in the ice

“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. ASchools opened earlier the next day.
2. BMany homes had no electricity.
3. CFamilies bought new power lines.
4. DThe storm became stronger.

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AMountains are dangerous in winter.
2. BWinter is the worst season of the year.
3. CDoctors should live in large cities.
4. DLearning goes both ways.

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. ATetanus affects only children.
2. BThe flu vaccine is only for children.
3. CAdults need some vaccines too.
4. DChildren do not need vaccines.

“Kim read the email twice, set her phone down and stared out of the window. Then she picked up the phone again and began to type a long reply, deleting each sentence before she finished it.” What is Kim most likely feeling?

1. ABored by the email
2. BDelighted by the news
3. CUnsure how to respond
4. DToo tired to read it

A report states: “Patients who received a phone call from a nurse after leaving hospital were less likely to return within 30 days than patients who did not.” Which further information would best help show that the calls caused the difference?

1. AThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
2. BWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
3. CThe time of day each call was made
4. DThe name of each nurse who called