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

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. AWhite bread
2. BBrown rice
3. CStrawberries
4. DHard cheese

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis afternoon
2. BTonight
3. CThis morning
4. DAll day long

Mrs. Chen’s class voted on a name for the new class fish. “Bubbles” got 12 votes, “Finn” got 8 votes and “Goldie” got 5 votes. Which name won?

1. AIt was a tie
2. BGoldie
3. CFinn
4. DBubbles

A nutrition label shows per serving: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g protein. A person eats two servings. How much protein did the person eat?

1. A8 g
2. B20 g
3. C4 g
4. D50 g

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe money was raised because of the rain.
2. BThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
3. CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
4. DThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.

“Some people say that cats are unfriendly. My cat, Pepper, waits by the door every evening and sits on my lap while I read.” How does the writer use Pepper?

1. AAs a reason to buy a new cat
2. BAs an example that goes against the claim
3. CAs a description of how to train a cat
4. DAs proof that all cats are unfriendly

“The children’s faces fell when the teacher announced that the zoo trip had been cancelled. Then she smiled and said, ‘Instead, the zoo is coming to us!’” How do the children’s feelings most likely change?

1. AFrom disappointment to excitement
2. BFrom boredom to anger
3. CFrom happiness to sadness
4. DFrom excitement to fear and worry

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
2. BOnly bad experiences are written about.
3. CRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
4. DOnline reviews are always written by owners.