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

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ASeeds from the garden
2. BLeftover rice from home
3. CDuck food from the kiosk
4. DFresh fruit

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. ANitrogen
2. BCarbon dioxide
3. COxygen
4. DWater vapour only

The museum is free for children under 5. Tickets cost $8 for children aged 5 to 17 and $15 for adults. Seniors over 65 pay $10. How much does a ticket cost for a 70-year-old visitor?

1. A$15
2. B$10
3. C$8
4. DFree

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. ACareless
2. BConfused and lost
3. COrganised
4. DPanicked

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo find out how long the patient would stay
2. BTo see whether he had visitors waiting
3. CTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient
4. DTo decide what the patient should eat for lunch

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was brave enough to face his fear.
2. BHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
3. CHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
4. DHe was not afraid of heights at all.

“Patient A’s heart rate: 72 at 8 a.m., 74 at noon, 71 at 4 p.m. Patient B’s heart rate: 70 at 8 a.m., 95 at noon, 118 at 4 p.m.” Which patient should the nurse be more concerned about, and why?

1. APatient A, because the rate dropped a little at 4 p.m.
2. BPatient B, because the rate is rising steadily.
3. CPatient B, because the 8 a.m. rate was 70.
4. DPatient A, because the rate keeps changing.

“I have been a nurse for thirty years,” the speaker said, “and I have never seen a team work as hard as this one. Still, hard work cannot replace enough staff.” What is the speaker’s main point?

1. AHard work is more important than the number of staff on duty.
2. BThe team works hard, but more staff are needed.
3. CThirty years is a long time to be a nurse.
4. DThe team does not work hard enough.