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

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AExcited
2. BReady and eager
3. CCareless
4. DUnwilling

Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AChange its colour
2. BLive on dry land
3. CGrow a new one
4. DSwim much faster

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ASharp beaks and long legs
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
4. DLarge eyes and excellent hearing

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AContrast
2. BCause and effect
3. CTime order or sequence
4. DComparison

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe old roof had no problems.
2. BIt did not rain this winter.
3. CThe new roof fixed the leak.
4. DThe kitchen was moved to another room.

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. BFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.
3. CThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
4. DPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.

“I have been a nurse for thirty years,” the speaker said, “and I have never seen a team work as hard as this one. Still, hard work cannot replace enough staff.” What is the speaker’s main point?

1. AHard work is more important than the number of staff on duty.
2. BThe team works hard, but more staff are needed.
3. CThe team does not work hard enough.
4. DThirty years is a long time to be a nurse.

“The children’s hospital opened a play room. Since then, nurses report that children are calmer before procedures and need fewer extra staff to help hold them still.” What can be inferred about the play room?

1. AIt may help reduce children’s fear before procedures.
2. BIt is open only to children who are not ill.
3. CIt has replaced medical procedures.
4. DIt has made the nurses less busy than before.