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

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had many shoes.
2. BEllie had moved house.
3. CEllie’s room was untidy.
4. DEllie read in bed.

Dentists advise brushing your teeth twice a day for about two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. Flossing once a day cleans between the teeth where a brush cannot reach. Why should people floss?

1. ATo clean the gaps between the teeth
2. BTo make the teeth whiter
3. CTo replace brushing twice a day
4. DTo add fluoride to the teeth

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. CProtecting the nest from enemies
4. DFinding food for the colony

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA dental check-up
2. BA visit to the doctor
3. CA night in hospital
4. DA week-long stay in hospital

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AContrast
2. BTime order or sequence
3. CCause and effect
4. DComparison

“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. BWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
3. CA fault that appears after one year of normal use
4. DA cracked screen after the phone was dropped

“The test results showed a slightly high blood sugar. The doctor asked the patient to repeat the test after fasting overnight before making a diagnosis.” Why did the doctor most likely ask for a repeat test?

1. ABecause fasting always raises blood sugar
2. BTo confirm the result under standard conditions
3. CTo make the patient pay for another visit
4. DBecause the first test was clearly normal

A bus timetable shows buses leaving the hospital at 7:15, 7:45, 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. The trip to the train station takes 25 minutes. A nurse must catch a 9:00 a.m. train. Which is the latest bus that gets the nurse to the station in time?

1. AThe 7:15 bus
2. BThe 8:15 bus
3. CThe 8:45 bus
4. DThe 7:45 bus