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

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BKen
3. CJo
4. DMia

“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery angry
2. BVery nervous
3. CVery tired
4. DVery happy

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt runs only at night.
2. BIt can only run on grass.
3. CIt is much heavier than other big cats.
4. DIt can only keep it up for short bursts.

A label on a cleaning spray reads: “Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not mix with bleach. Keep away from children.” Which action follows the label?

1. ALeaving it on a low shelf in the playroom
2. BUsing it in a small closed cupboard
3. CMixing the spray with bleach for extra power
4. DOpening a window while using the spray

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
2. BHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
3. CHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
4. DHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo start a professional league
2. BTo give students an indoor winter game
3. CTo replace football at the school
4. DTo win a sports competition in Canada

“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. AEducation never changes over 25 years.
2. BSleep matters more than passing education trends.
3. CTeachers should follow every new fashion.
4. DStudents should stay up late at night to study more.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. APlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
2. BPatient effort can prove its worth over time.
3. CLandslides are common in mountain villages.
4. DVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.