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

A sign at the hospital entrance reads: “All visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge at all times.” What must every visitor do?

1. ALeave their bags at the desk
2. BWear a mask and gloves
3. CSign in and wear a badge
4. DCall the ward before arriving

“The old man’s hands were wrinkled and spotted, and he walked with a cane.” Which detail tells you that the man is old?

1. AHis wrinkled, spotted hands and his cane
2. BThe time of day he walked
3. CThe colour of his long winter coat
4. DThe name of his street

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

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe wants everyone to worry about him.
2. BHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
3. CHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
4. DHe is not really injured at all.

The human body has about 206 bones in adulthood. Babies are born with about 270, but many of them fuse together as the child grows. Why do adults have fewer bones than babies?

1. AAdults break and lose some bones.
2. BSome bones fuse together during growth.
3. CBones dissolve when a person stops growing.
4. DBabies lose bones when they fall.

“The new teacher wrote her name on the board, smiled and said, ‘Let’s start by learning one interesting fact about each of you.’” What can you infer about the teacher’s goal?

1. AShe wants the students to stay silent.
2. BShe wants to finish the lesson early.
3. CShe wants to get to know her students.
4. DShe wants to test the students’ spelling.

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ALicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
2. BStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
3. CLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
4. DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A2, 3, 4, 1
2. B3, 2, 4, 1
3. C2, 4, 3, 1
4. D1, 2, 3, 4