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

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. ASunlight passing through raindrops
2. BWind blowing the rain sideways
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DClouds blocking the sunlight

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ACall the ward before arriving
2. BWear a mask and gloves
3. CSign in and wear a badge
4. DLeave their bags at the desk

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their thick fur and a layer of fat keep them warm in freezing temperatures. They hunt seals on the sea ice. What do polar bears mainly hunt?

1. AReindeer
2. BPenguins
3. CSeals
4. DSalmon

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. APaper may help people remember long texts.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DScreens should never be used for reading.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople spend more time indoors near others.
2. BViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
3. CPeople drink less water in the winter months.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

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

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient refused the medicine.
2. BThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
3. CThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.
4. DThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.

A bus timetable shows buses leaving the hospital at 7:15, 7:45, 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. The trip to the train station takes 25 minutes. A nurse must catch a 9:00 a.m. train. Which is the latest bus that gets the nurse to the station in time?

1. AThe 8:15 bus
2. BThe 8:45 bus
3. CThe 7:45 bus
4. DThe 7:15 bus