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

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 12 to 14 hours a night
3. CAbout 5 to 6 hours a night
4. DAbout 2 to 3 hours a night

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It protects us from germs, helps keep our temperature steady and lets us feel touch, heat and pain. Which job of the skin is NOT mentioned in the passage?

1. AMaking red blood cells
2. BKeeping temperature steady
3. CLetting us feel touch
4. DProtecting us from germs

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. ASwim underwater
2. BClimb tall trees
3. CFly long distances
4. DRun fast

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
2. BIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
3. CIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
4. DIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.

“The new teacher wrote her name on the board, smiled and said, ‘Let’s start by learning one interesting fact about each of you.’” What can you infer about the teacher’s goal?

1. AShe wants to get to know her students.
2. BShe wants to test the students’ spelling.
3. CShe wants the students to stay silent.
4. DShe wants to finish the lesson early.

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
2. BWetlands are found only near the ocean.
3. CWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
4. DSwamps are more useful than marshes.

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride is helpful in the right amount.
2. BThe more fluoride, the better.
3. CFluoride should be banned completely.
4. DFluoride has no effect on teeth.

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy attacking the critics personally
2. BBy promising to cancel the plan
3. CBy giving examples of where the plan has worked
4. DBy admitting that the plan is reckless