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

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane
2. BThe time of day he walked
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DThe name of his street

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo replace brushing twice a day
2. BTo clean the gaps between the teeth
3. CTo add fluoride to the teeth
4. DTo make the teeth whiter

The museum is free for children under 5. Tickets cost $8 for children aged 5 to 17 and $15 for adults. Seniors over 65 pay $10. How much does a ticket cost for a 70-year-old visitor?

1. AFree
2. B$8
3. C$10
4. D$15

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to hand over the phone
2. BJamie to leave practice early
3. CJamie to call someone back
4. DJamie to shake his hand

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AFrustrated
2. BGrateful
3. CAmused
4. DHopeful and calm

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo describe how joints make a cracking sound
2. BTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
3. CTo explain how arthritis is treated
4. DTo correct a common belief using evidence

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe did not know how trees grow.
2. BHe planted the trees for future generations.
3. CHe did not like eating apples himself.
4. DHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. AOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
2. BThe author owns a car but does not use it.
3. CWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
4. DTwenty years is too short to judge the city.