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

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo blend in with its surroundings
2. BTo stay cool in the winter snow
3. CTo attract other foxes in spring
4. DTo warn its enemies to stay far away

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. ASunlight passing through raindrops
2. BMoonlight on the sea
3. CClouds blocking the sunlight
4. DWind blowing the rain sideways

Ants live in large groups called colonies. Each colony has a queen, whose main job is to lay eggs. Worker ants find food, care for the young and protect the nest. What is the queen ant’s main job?

1. ALaying eggs
2. BCaring for the young ants
3. CFinding food for the colony
4. DProtecting the nest from enemies

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AHow to Build Strong Muscles
2. BFoods That Help You Sleep
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DThe Long History of the Bed

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth receive a lot of rain.
2. BBoth are found only on mountains.
3. CBoth are home to a great variety of life.
4. DBoth are made mainly of tall trees.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. ANew glass is made from sand.
2. BMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
3. CGlass can be recycled again and again.
4. DGlass does not lose quality when recycled.

A study abstract states: “Participants who drank green tea daily reported fewer colds. However, they also exercised more and smoked less than the other participants.” Why does the second sentence matter?

1. AIt proves that green tea prevents colds.
2. BIt means the study included no smokers in either of its groups.
3. CIt shows that exercise causes colds.
4. DOther differences between the groups might explain the result.

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital B has more nurses per patient.
2. BHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
3. CBoth hospitals have the same ratio.
4. DHospital A has more nurses per patient.