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

A caption under a photograph reads: “Nurses at City Hospital practise CPR on training dummies during a monthly class.” What does the photograph most likely show?

1. ANurses practising CPR on dummies in a class
2. BDoctors performing a real operation
3. CPatients waiting in a hospital lobby
4. DA nurse giving a school talk

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BA clean cloth
3. CIce
4. DRunning water

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had moved house.
2. BEllie had many shoes.
3. CEllie’s room was untidy.
4. DEllie read in bed.

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CA fault first appearing after three years
4. DWater damage after the phone fell in a pool

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AVery crowded
2. BReady for a trip
3. CWrapped in paper
4. DQuiet and empty

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
2. BThe money was raised because of the rain.
3. CThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
4. DThe runners were paid to run in the rain.

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AThe clinic sent too many surveys.
2. BThe 80% figure must be a typing error.
3. CThe result may not represent all patients.
4. DMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.

Some experts recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Kim walks briskly for 20 minutes on 5 days and cycles for 40 minutes on Saturday. Does Kim meet the recommendation?

1. ANo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short
2. BNo, she does only 100 minutes
3. CYes, she does 150 minutes exactly
4. DYes, she does 180 minutes