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

Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ARunning very fast on land
2. BTalking like people
3. CFlying backwards
4. DSwimming underwater

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA large moon
2. BA frozen ocean
3. CA deep crater
4. DA giant storm

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. APandas live in cold mountains.
2. BPandas eat many different foods.
3. CBamboo is hard to find in China.
4. DBamboo provides little energy.

“Some people think that only children need vaccines. In fact, adults also need some vaccines, such as boosters for tetanus and a yearly flu vaccine.” What is the main point?

1. AChildren do not need vaccines.
2. BThe flu vaccine is only for children.
3. CAdults need some vaccines too.
4. DTetanus affects only children.

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
2. BThe wound becomes red and swollen.
3. CThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
4. DThe patient feels tired after a long walk.

“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. ATime order or sequence
2. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DCause and effect

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.
2. BIt is modern, wide and well planned.
3. CIt is boring, with nothing to see.
4. DIt is confusing but full of interest.

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

1. AThe schools may have become crowded.
2. BThe town built too many new schools.
3. CThe population of the town went down.
4. DFewer children were living in the town.