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

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that grows only in spring
2. BA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
3. CA tree with very bright green leaves
4. DA tree that keeps its leaves all year

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AAn iron nail
2. BA plastic cup
3. CA wooden spoon
4. DA sheet of paper

A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A10
2. B4
3. C6
4. D12

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AMany homes had no electricity.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DThe storm became stronger.

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo check the patient’s temperature
2. BTo help patients sleep longer
3. CTo make the bed easier to clean
4. DTo help prevent pressure ulcers

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo argue that toads make good pets
4. DTo describe where toads lay eggs

A school sends this note: “Due to the forecast of heavy snow, all classes will move online on Friday. Students should log in at the usual time. The building will be closed.” Which statement is NOT supported by the note?

1. AStudents will attend classes online on Friday.
2. BClasses on Friday are cancelled entirely.
3. CThe school building will be closed on Friday.
4. DThe change is because of expected snow.

“When Aunt Rose saw the broken vase, she said, ‘Well, I never liked that vase anyway,’ and gave her nervous nephew a wink.” Why did Aunt Rose most likely say this?

1. ATo blame her nephew for breaking it
2. BTo show how angry she felt
3. CTo put her nephew at ease
4. DTo ask him to buy a new vase