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

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AHeat from the sun on the water
2. BRivers flowing into the sea
3. CThe pull of the moon’s gravity
4. DStrong winds over the ocean

Lucy and her brother both like sports. Lucy plays football on Tuesdays, and her brother swims on Thursdays. On Saturdays, they both go running in the park. What do Lucy and her brother do together?

1. AThey play tennis on Sundays.
2. BThey play football on Tuesdays.
3. CThey go running on Saturdays.
4. DThey swim on Thursdays.

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe seeds
2. BThe leaves
3. CThe flower
4. DThe root

“The waiting room was packed. Every chair was taken, and a dozen people stood along the walls.” What does “packed” mean in this passage?

1. AWrapped in paper
2. BVery crowded
3. CQuiet and empty
4. DReady for a trip

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA fault that appears after one year of normal use
2. BA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
3. CWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
4. DA fault first appearing after three years

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
2. BShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.
3. CShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
4. DShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.

A medicine label reads: “Take 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.” A patient takes 2 tablets at 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. How many more tablets may the patient take before 6 a.m. the next day?

1. A2
2. B6
3. C0
4. D4

“The children’s faces fell when the teacher announced that the zoo trip had been cancelled. Then she smiled and said, ‘Instead, the zoo is coming to us!’” How do the children’s feelings most likely change?

1. AFrom happiness to sadness
2. BFrom boredom to anger
3. CFrom excitement to fear and worry
4. DFrom disappointment to excitement