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

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ARunning very fast on land
2. BFlying backwards
3. CTalking like people
4. DSwimming underwater

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AOxygen
2. BWater
3. CPollen
4. DSunshine

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo stop us from falling asleep during the day
2. BTo keep the eyes moist and clean
3. CTo make our eyes stronger
4. DTo help us see colours better

“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.

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. AHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
2. BSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.
3. CSoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
4. DHand sanitiser should never be used.

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo introduce a new caretaker
2. BTo announce that Block A is closing for good
3. CTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
4. DTo inform residents about the lift and offer help

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AThe storm made him more cautious.
2. BHe enjoys listening to the radio.
3. CHe has never experienced a storm.
4. DHe is planning a camping trip.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt gives too many examples to be useful.
2. BIt does not mention the price of coffee.
3. CIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
4. DIt generalises from a small, unusual group.