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

A bus route sign reads: “Route 7: Station – Hospital – Library – Park. Buses every 20 minutes.” Which stop comes right after the hospital?

1. APark
2. BLibrary
3. CStation
4. DMarket

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 3
2. BPage 40
3. CPage 15
4. DPage 27

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey store water in their thick stems.
2. BThey need rain every day.
3. CThey grow only near rivers.
4. DThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen serves only breakfast.
2. BThe canteen closes earlier than before.
3. CThe canteen has too few seats now.
4. DThe canteen has become more expensive.

“Remember to take your medicine,” Mr. Okafor’s daughter called as she left. He nodded, but an hour later the pill was still on the kitchen table next to his untouched glass of water. What can you infer?

1. AThe medicine had already been taken.
2. BMr. Okafor forgot or chose not to take his medicine.
3. CMr. Okafor took two pills instead of one.
4. DHis daughter took the medicine with her.

“The pharmacist asked Mrs. Kim whether she took any other medicines, including vitamins and herbal products, before giving her the new prescription.” Why did the pharmacist most likely ask this?

1. ATo find out her date of birth
2. BTo decide the colour of the medicine label
3. CTo check for possible interactions
4. DTo sell her more vitamins

“Dear Editor, I have lived on Elm Street for forty years. The council’s plan to cut down the old oak trees for wider pavements would destroy the character of our street. I urge readers to attend Thursday’s meeting.” What is the writer’s main goal?

1. ATo tell readers about the long history of oak trees
2. BTo thank the council for wider pavements
3. CTo get readers to oppose the plan at the meeting
4. DTo describe the writer’s forty years at home

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