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

Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. ASwimming in rivers
2. BWalking on the forest floor
3. CDigging underground
4. DHanging in trees

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. ATo the staff room
2. BThrough this door
3. CTo the main entrance on the left
4. DTo the side exit on the right

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
2. BAbout 5 to 6 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 12 to 14 hours a night

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. AOpening a window while using the spray
2. BMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
3. CUsing it in a small closed cupboard
4. DLeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
2. BBy ignoring the argument completely
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy presenting research that supports some homework

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. AChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
2. BSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
3. CKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
4. DResting the arm on a table at heart level

The author writes: “Hospitals should serve less sugary food. Some will say patients deserve treats, and that is fair. But a hospital should model the healthy habits it recommends.” How does the author handle the opposing view?

1. AAccepts part of it, then argues against it
2. BAgrees fully and changes position
3. CIgnores it and repeats the main claim
4. DMocks it as foolish and not worth discussing

A product label reads: “Contains 200 mg of ibuprofen per tablet. Adults: 1–2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.” What is the most ibuprofen an adult may take in 24 hours according to the label?

1. A2400 mg
2. B1200 mg
3. C600 mg
4. D400 mg