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

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe checked the oven.
2. BHe locked the back door.
3. CHe turned off the lights.
4. DHe went to bed.

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A12
2. B10
3. C4
4. D6

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BRed blood cells
3. CPlatelets
4. DNerve cells in the blood

“Water covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Most of that water is salt water in the oceans. Only a small share is fresh water, and much of it is frozen in ice caps and glaciers.” What can you conclude from the passage?

1. AWater covers less than half of Earth’s surface.
2. BFresh liquid water is only a small part of Earth’s water.
3. CMost of Earth’s water is fresh and easy to drink.
4. DIce caps hold most of the salt water on Earth.

“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. ASome students forgot the reminder.
2. BThe library was closed on Monday.
3. CAll the books were returned early.
4. DMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AFamily traditions are passed down.
2. BChildren dislike winter food.
3. CStews are best eaten in the summer months.
4. DCooking is a difficult skill.

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AMore homework always means better grades.
2. BHomework is never useful for any student.
3. CHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
4. DHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.

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