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

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

A school notice reads: “The swimming pool will be closed next week for cleaning. PE lessons will take place in the sports hall instead.” Where will PE lessons take place next week?

1. AIn the classrooms
2. BIn the sports hall
3. CIn the swimming pool
4. DOn the school field

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA packed lunch
2. BA water bottle
3. CA first-aid kit
4. DA training dummy

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are found only on mountains.
2. BBoth are made mainly of tall trees.
3. CBoth are home to a great variety of life.
4. DBoth receive a lot of rain.

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
2. BThe house has not been cared for in some time.
3. CThe house was cleaned the day before.
4. DMr. Hale has just moved into the house.

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
2. BHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
3. CHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
4. DHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. ABoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
2. BOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
3. COne argues for uniforms and the other against.
4. DBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.

Before 1900, many people believed that diseases were caused by “bad air”. The work of scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch showed that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases. This germ theory changed how doctors prevented and treated illness. Which choice best describes the structure of the passage?

1. AAn old idea, the evidence that replaced it, and its effect
2. BA problem, several solutions and a personal opinion
3. CA list of diseases in order of how common they are
4. DA story told from the point of view of a doctor