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

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. AFarmers dig them up.
2. BBirds eat them.
3. CThey grow into new trees.
4. DThey turn to stone.

A hospital map key shows: blue square = lift; green circle = toilet; red cross = emergency department; yellow star = café. What does a green circle mean on the map?

1. AToilet
2. BLift
3. CEmergency department
4. DCafé

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 explain how staff should open the fire doors
3. CTo tell staff where to store boxes
4. DTo keep the fire exits free of objects

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA dental check-up
2. BA week-long stay in hospital
3. CA night in hospital
4. DA visit to the doctor

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep her uniform clean for lunch
2. BTo follow a dress code for visitors
3. CTo prevent the spread of infection
4. DTo keep the patient warm and comfortable

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
2. BIt helps control weight.
3. CExercise has many benefits.
4. DIt can also improve mood and sleep.

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is boring, with nothing to see.
2. BIt is confusing but full of interest.
3. CIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
4. DIt is modern, wide and well planned.

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. AChronological list of unrelated events
2. BProblem with no solution
3. CCompare and contrast
4. DCause and effect