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

A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?

1. A3
2. B4
3. C2
4. D1

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
2. BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
3. CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
4. DClouds cover Earth for half of each year.

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
2. BHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
3. CHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
4. DHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. AViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
2. BPeople spend more time indoors near others.
3. CPeople drink less water in the winter months.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. ABoth sentences
2. BNeither sentence
3. CThe second sentence
4. DThe first sentence

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

Passage: “Tea contains caffeine, but usually less per cup than coffee. Some people switch to tea to reduce their caffeine intake while keeping a warm morning drink.” Which statement can be inferred?

1. APeople usually drink tea only in the evening.
2. BSwitching to tea may cut caffeine intake.
3. CTea contains no caffeine at all.
4. DCoffee has less caffeine than tea.