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

“Grandma’s soup warmed us up on the snowy day. We each had two bowls and asked for the recipe.” What did the family think of the soup?

1. AThey thought it was too hot.
2. BThey did not want to finish it.
3. CThey liked it a lot.
4. DThey found it too salty to eat.

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. AShellfish
2. BWheat
3. CEggs
4. DSoya

The index of a health book lists: “Asthma, 12–15; Blood pressure, 44–47; Diabetes, 60–66; Flu, 81.” Where should a reader look to learn about blood pressure?

1. APages 44–47
2. BPages 60–66
3. CPage 81 near the end
4. DPages 12–15

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ALaughed at her own mistake
2. BSuddenly could not act or speak
3. CRan off the stage in tears
4. DBecame very cold on the stage

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BA fault that appears after one year of normal use
3. CWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
4. DA fault first appearing after three years

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. ATense
2. BGloomy and grey
3. CLonely
4. DCheerful

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

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