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

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AHow to Stay Safe
2. BWhy Earthquakes Happen
3. CWhat Is an Earthquake?
4. DThe glossary at the back of the book

Our skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D helps the body take in calcium, which keeps bones strong. What does vitamin D help the body do?

1. ATake in calcium
2. BFight off colds
3. CDigest sugar
4. DGrow more hair

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe turned off the lights.
2. BHe checked the oven.
3. CHe locked the back door.
4. DHe went to bed.

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
2. BShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
3. CShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
4. DShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.

To make a cup of tea, first boil the water. Next, put a tea bag in the cup and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for three to five minutes, then remove the bag and add milk if you like. Which step comes immediately before removing the tea bag?

1. ALetting the tea steep for three to five minutes
2. BAdding milk
3. CBoiling the water
4. DPutting the tea bag in the cup

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA fault first appearing after three years
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
4. DWater damage after the phone fell in a pool

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. ASilent
2. BCareless
3. CThoughtful
4. DStubborn

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. AStrongly negative
2. BVery enthusiastic
3. CMildly positive
4. DNeutral and factual