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

A textbook chapter has these headings: “What Is an Earthquake?”, “Why Earthquakes Happen”, “How to Stay Safe”. Under which heading would you look for advice on what to do during an earthquake?

1. AWhat Is an Earthquake?
2. BWhy Earthquakes Happen
3. CThe glossary at the back of the book
4. DHow to Stay Safe

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. AIce
2. BA clean cloth
3. CRunning water
4. DCool water

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

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. ABen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
2. BDan, who plays games until he falls asleep
3. CAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
4. DCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AFamily traditions are passed down.
2. BCooking is a difficult skill.
3. CChildren dislike winter food.
4. DStews are best eaten in the summer months.

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
2. BSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.
3. CSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
4. DSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.

The author writes: “For many years, doctors advised long bed rest for a strained back. Later research found that staying gently active usually helps people recover sooner.” What is the author mainly showing?

1. AResearch on back pain is no longer needed.
2. BDoctors are usually wrong about back pain.
3. CLong bed rest is still the best cure.
4. DMedical advice can change as new evidence appears.

Some experts recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Kim walks briskly for 20 minutes on 5 days and cycles for 40 minutes on Saturday. Does Kim meet the recommendation?

1. ANo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short
2. BNo, she does only 100 minutes
3. CYes, she does 180 minutes
4. DYes, she does 150 minutes exactly