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

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
2. BThin skin stretched between finger bones
3. CFur that grows into thin flaps
4. DHard shells that open and close

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. APlay with a ball
2. BCatch the bird
3. CGo to sleep
4. DFind its owner

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey need rain every day.
2. BThey grow only near rivers.
3. CThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.
4. DThey store water in their thick stems.

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CSweating is a sign of serious illness.
4. DHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.

“Sound travels as vibrations. It moves faster through water than through air, and faster still through solids such as steel.” Through which material does sound travel fastest, according to the passage?

1. AWater
2. BEmpty space
3. CSteel
4. DAir

Some animals hibernate in winter. Their heart rate and breathing slow down, and their body temperature drops. This saves energy at a time when food is hard to find. Why do some animals hibernate?

1. ATo save energy when food is scarce
2. BTo grow thicker fur for the summer
3. CTo raise their heart rate in the cold
4. DTo find a mate during the winter

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride should be banned completely.
2. BThe more fluoride, the better.
3. CFluoride has no effect on teeth.
4. DFluoride is helpful in the right amount.

“A doctor’s note must be given for any absence of more than three days. Absences of three days or fewer can be reported by phone.” A nurse is absent from Monday to Wednesday. What must the nurse do?

1. ATake an unpaid holiday.
2. BReport the absence by phone.
3. CBring a doctor’s note.
4. DReport it in person on Monday.