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

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo add fluoride to the teeth
2. BTo clean the gaps between the teeth
3. CTo make the teeth whiter
4. DTo replace brushing twice a day

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey forget sounds very quickly.
2. BThey can remember things for months.
3. CThey can remember things for three seconds only.
4. DThey cannot learn anything at all.

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
2. BElephants greet one another often.
3. CElephants have a strong sense of smell.
4. DElephants drink a lot of water.

“The doctor explained that the medicine would work best if taken at the same time every day. Mr. Ali set an alarm on his phone for 9 p.m.” Why did Mr. Ali set an alarm?

1. ATo remind him to call the doctor
2. BTo take the medicine at the same time daily
3. CTo wake up early for work the next day
4. DTo know when to stop taking the medicine

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

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ACold air in the nose
2. BSneezing too often in the day
3. CToo much sleep at night
4. DSwelling and extra mucus

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride has no effect on teeth.
2. BFluoride should be banned completely.
3. CFluoride is helpful in the right amount.
4. DThe more fluoride, the better.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. ALandslides are common in mountain villages.
2. BPlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
3. CVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.
4. DPatient effort can prove its worth over time.