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

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe box must be opened again.
2. BThe next tissue pops up on its own.
3. CThe slot closes automatically.
4. DThe tissues fall out the bottom.

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. AFly long distances
2. BRun fast
3. CClimb tall trees
4. DSwim underwater

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. AActive at night
2. BLiving in water
3. CEating only plants
4. DSleeping all winter

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has got worse.
2. BThe patient’s fever has come down.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe thermometer must be broken.

“Before you start the exam, read all the instructions. Write your name on every page. Answer the questions in any order, but show all your work.” Which action is allowed by the instructions?

1. AWriting only the final answers without work
2. BWriting your name on the first page only
3. CSkipping the instructions to save time
4. DAnswering question 5 before question 1

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. ANot changing much
2. BRising quickly
3. CToo low to measure
4. DGetting harder to read

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ASleep matters more than passing education trends.
2. BEducation never changes over 25 years.
3. CStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
4. DTeachers should follow every new fashion.

“In one study, people who were told a pill would ease their pain reported less pain, even though the pill contained no medicine.” What does this study illustrate?

1. AExpectations can affect how people report symptoms.
2. BPills without medicine cure all kinds of disease.
3. CPain cannot be measured in any study.
4. DThe study’s pill secretly contained hidden painkillers.