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

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo help her remember important information
2. BTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
3. CTo write stories for her grandchildren
4. DTo practise her handwriting every day

“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. AReady and eager
2. BExcited
3. CCareless
4. DUnwilling

Maya forgot her umbrella. On the way home it started to pour, and she arrived at the door dripping wet. What does “pour” mean in this passage?

1. ARain heavily
2. BBecome sunny
3. CStop raining
4. DSnow lightly

A clinic newsletter states: “Starting next month, patients can request repeat prescriptions online. Requests will be ready to collect within two working days.” If a patient submits a request online on Monday, when is the prescription most likely ready?

1. AThe following Monday
2. BBy Wednesday
3. CLater the same day
4. DNext month

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
2. BFew people came to the first festival.
3. CThe first festival was a big success.
4. DThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATemperature rising suddenly and sharply
2. BTiredness in the arms and legs
3. CTime to call emergency services
4. DTrouble seeing out of one eye

“Dear Editor, I have lived on Elm Street for forty years. The council’s plan to cut down the old oak trees for wider pavements would destroy the character of our street. I urge readers to attend Thursday’s meeting.” What is the writer’s main goal?

1. ATo tell readers about the long history of oak trees
2. BTo get readers to oppose the plan at the meeting
3. CTo thank the council for wider pavements
4. DTo describe the writer’s forty years at home

A chart shows the number of patients seen in an emergency department per hour: 6 a.m. – 4; 9 a.m. – 10; noon – 12; 3 p.m. – 9; 6 p.m. – 14; 9 p.m. – 8. When would extra staff be most useful?

1. AAround 6 p.m.
2. BAround 9 p.m.
3. CAround 6 a.m.
4. DAround 3 p.m.