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

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery old
2. BVery modern
3. CVery small
4. DVery tall

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
2. BIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
3. CIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
4. DIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. AThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
2. BHow to grow plants at home
3. CBirds that fly south for winter
4. DThe deserts of South America

“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?

1. AMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
2. BAll the books were returned early.
3. CSome students forgot the reminder.
4. DThe library was closed on Monday.

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. ABored and sleepy
2. BAnxious
3. CAngry at the clock
4. DCalm and relaxed

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
2. BHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
3. CHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
4. DHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.

“I trust this brand because it is the most reliable, and I know it is the most reliable because I trust it.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt compares two different brands unfairly.
2. BIt goes in a circle without real evidence.
3. CIt relies on an expert’s opinion.
4. DIt uses too many statistics to be clear.

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. AMildly positive
2. BStrongly negative
3. CVery enthusiastic
4. DNeutral and factual