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

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery modern
2. BVery old
3. CVery small
4. DVery tall

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey cannot learn anything at all.
2. BThey forget sounds very quickly.
3. CThey can remember things for months.
4. DThey can remember things for three seconds only.

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. AFlying backwards
2. BRunning very fast on land
3. CTalking like people
4. DSwimming underwater

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AUrging people to follow the crowd
2. BDescribing the ingredients in detail
3. CQuoting a dentist’s expert advice
4. DComparing the price with other toothpastes

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep her uniform clean for lunch
2. BTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo prevent the spread of infection

“I couldn’t put the book down. I read it in one night and was sad when it ended.” What is the reader’s opinion of the book?

1. AThe reader did not finish it.
2. BThe reader found it too long.
3. CThe reader enjoyed it very much.
4. DThe reader thought it was frightening.

“By the time the ambulance arrived, a bystander had already started chest compressions and someone else had fetched the defibrillator from the lobby.” What does the passage suggest about the bystanders?

1. AThey waited for the ambulance crew to act.
2. BThey acted quickly before help arrived.
3. CThey did not know where the defibrillator was.
4. DThey called for help only after an hour.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena knew who was calling.
2. BLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
3. CLena expected bad news.
4. DLena was excited about a surprise.