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

The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It stretches across much of northern Africa. Very little rain falls there, and daytime temperatures can be extremely high. Where is the Sahara?

1. AIn southern Asia
2. BIn northern Africa
3. CIn South America
4. DIn northern Europe

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey let air and water into the soil.
2. BThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
3. CThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

A permission slip reads: “Please sign and return this form by Friday if your child may join the trip to the science museum on 12 May.” When must the form be returned?

1. AAt the museum
2. BBy Friday
3. COn 12 May
4. DNext Monday

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
2. BShe was afraid of dogs.
3. CShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
4. DShe was paid to work at the shelter.

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to help the dog lose weight.
2. BIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
3. CIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
4. DIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.

“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. CCause and effect
4. DComparison

Visiting rules: “Children under 14 may visit only with an adult. No more than 2 visitors at the bedside. Visiting ends at 8 p.m.” A mother and her 12-year-old and 15-year-old children want to visit together at 7 p.m. Which rule would they break?

1. AThe limit of 2 visitors at the bedside
2. BThey would not break any rule
3. CThe rule that visiting ends at 8 p.m.
4. DThe rule about children under 14

“Hannah had always been the first to raise her hand. Since the accident, she sat at the back of the room and rarely spoke.” What does the contrast suggest?

1. AHannah enjoyed sitting at the back.
2. BHannah moved to a new school after the accident.
3. CHannah was always shy and quiet.
4. DThe accident changed Hannah’s behaviour.