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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BLoud laughter at a joke
3. CShouting loudly to complain
4. DClapping to show approval

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A5 kilometres
2. B3 kilometres
3. C2 kilometres
4. D6 kilometres

“I walked into the classroom and saw my best friend waving at me from the back row.” From which point of view is this sentence written?

1. AFirst person
2. BNo point of view at all
3. CSecond person
4. DThird person

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUnimportant
2. BProven
3. CUncertain
4. DHumorous

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe new roof fixed the leak.
2. BThe old roof had no problems.
3. CIt did not rain this winter.
4. DThe kitchen was moved to another room.

Paragraph: “Many students struggle to focus at home. Phones buzz, family members talk, and the TV is often on. A quiet library can be a better place to study.” What is the author’s main point?

1. AFamilies should watch less TV in the evening.
2. BA library may be a better place to study.
3. CStudents should turn off their phones at night.
4. DStudents study best with friends at home.

The author writes: “Online shopping is convenient, but it has hidden costs. Small local shops close, high streets empty and delivery vans add to traffic.” Which statement best describes the author’s view?

1. AOnline shopping has drawbacks that are easy to miss.
2. BOnline shopping is not convenient for anyone.
3. COnline shopping should be banned in every town.
4. DLocal shops are always cheaper than any online stores.

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ATeachers should follow every new fashion.
2. BStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
3. CSleep matters more than passing education trends.
4. DEducation never changes over 25 years.