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

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

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe set her alarm.
2. BShe packed her bag.
3. CShe showered.
4. DShe caught the bus.

Monarch butterflies in North America travel thousands of kilometres each autumn to spend the winter in warmer places, such as forests in Mexico. Where do many monarch butterflies spend the winter?

1. AOn islands near Japan
2. BIn deserts in Africa
3. CIn forests in Mexico
4. DIn the far north of Canada

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo attract mates and to keep warm
2. BTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
3. CTo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
4. DTo show they are angry and to sleep

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
2. BPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
3. CFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.
4. DThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a reason to buy a new cat
2. BAs proof that all cats are unfriendly
3. CAs an example that goes against the claim
4. DAs a description of how to train a cat

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
2. BThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
3. CThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
4. DThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.
2. BThe patient may be asked to book another time.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.