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

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. ARun fast
2. BSwim underwater
3. CFly long distances
4. DClimb tall trees

“Pedro opened the fridge, but it was empty except for a bottle of ketchup. He sighed and picked up his car keys.” What is Pedro most likely going to do?

1. AMake a big dinner
2. BClean the fridge
3. CGo to buy food
4. DGo to sleep

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
2. BAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 5 to 6 hours a night

“The patient said he felt ‘as weak as a kitten’ after his long illness.” What does the patient mean?

1. AHe wanted a pet cat.
2. BHe felt very weak.
3. CHe felt very sleepy.
4. DHe felt playful and lively.

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThey will win a sandcastle prize.
2. BThe tide will go back out.
3. CThey will build a castle on the cliffs.
4. DThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BMany homes had no electricity.
3. CFamilies bought new power lines.
4. DSchools opened earlier the next day.

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. ATea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
2. BCoffee is more expensive than tea.
3. CThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
4. DOne office may not represent the country.

“The nurse noted: ‘Patient states pain is 7 out of 10 at 9 a.m. Medicine given. At 10 a.m., patient states pain is 3 out of 10.’” Which conclusion is best supported by the note?

1. AThe patient refused the medicine.
2. BThe patient reported less pain after the medicine.
3. CThe medicine removed all of the patient’s pain.
4. DThe patient’s pain grew worse during the hour.