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

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

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

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo help the body fall asleep
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo send more oxygen to working muscles
4. DTo slow down breathing

Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts, but spiders have eight legs and two body parts. How are spiders different from insects?

1. ASpiders have six legs and three body parts.
2. BSpiders are larger than all insects.
3. CSpiders have eight legs and two body parts.
4. DSpiders can fly, but insects cannot.

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

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AComparison
2. BCause and effect
3. CContrast
4. DTime order or sequence

“After the long drought, the first rain fell. Farmers stood in their fields with their faces turned up to the sky.” How do the farmers most likely feel?

1. AAngry
2. BAfraid of the storm
3. CRelieved
4. DBored

“The forest was eerily quiet. No birds sang, and the usual rustle of small animals had stopped. Then, far off, came a low rumble of thunder.” What mood does the author create?

1. ATense and uneasy
2. BCheerful and lively
3. CSilly and playful
4. DSad and hopeless

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. AYes, she does 150 minutes exactly
2. BNo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short
3. CYes, she does 180 minutes
4. DNo, she does only 100 minutes