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

Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky. Thunder is the sound made when lightning heats the air very quickly. What makes the sound of thunder?

1. ALightning heating the air very quickly
2. BRain hitting the ground very hard
3. CClouds bumping into each other
4. DStrong wind blowing through trees

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. BThis morning
3. CAll day long
4. DTonight

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. ABrown rice
2. BStrawberries
3. CHard cheese
4. DWhite bread

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

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
2. BThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
3. CThe group had already reached the top.
4. DThe weather was becoming dangerous.

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
2. BThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
3. CLeo lived with his family.
4. DHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.

Passage A: “Homework helps students practise skills learned in class.” Passage B: “Too much homework can cause stress and leave little time for rest.” Which statement best combines both passages?

1. AHomework can help, but too much can be harmful.
2. BHomework is never useful for any student.
3. CHomework should be banned in all schools from now on.
4. DMore homework always means better grades.

Passage: “Gutenberg’s printing press, developed in the 1400s, made books faster and cheaper to produce. As more books became available, more people learned to read, and new ideas spread quickly across Europe.” Which sequence of effects does the passage describe?

1. AFewer books, so fewer people learned to read
2. BCheaper books, wider reading, faster spread of ideas
3. CWider reading, then the printing press
4. DNew ideas, then cheaper paper, then more printers