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

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AIn the glossary
2. BOn the copyright page
3. COn the title page
4. DIn the table of contents

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. AMia
2. BKen
3. CJo
4. DRaj

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AGrow a new one
2. BSwim much faster
3. CLive on dry land
4. DChange its colour

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
2. BOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
3. CParking at the hospital is free.
4. DMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.

“Many people believe bulls are angered by the colour red. In fact, bulls cannot see red well. They react to the movement of the cape, not its colour.” What is the purpose of the passage?

1. ATo tell a story about a famous bull
2. BTo describe how bulls are raised on farms
3. CTo correct a common belief
4. DTo persuade people to stop bullfighting

“The town had a problem: the only bridge over the river was too narrow for two cars. The council solved it by building a second bridge and making each one-way.” How is the passage organised?

1. ATime order of events
2. BCompare and contrast
3. CProblem and solution
4. DDescription of a place

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is excited to go home early.
2. BHe truly never wanted to play.
3. CHe is disappointed but hiding it.
4. DHe is happy for the other players.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
2. BHe had forgotten his wallet.
3. CHe was short of time.
4. DHe wanted to talk to the cashier.