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

Recycling paper saves trees and energy. Making new paper from recycled paper uses less water than making it from wood. Many towns collect paper for recycling once a week. What is the passage mostly about?

1. AWhy towns collect rubbish every day
2. BHow much water people drink each day
3. CThe benefits of recycling paper
4. DHow trees are cut down for timber

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt climbs a tree.
2. BIt rolls into a ball.
3. CIt runs into water.
4. DIt calls loudly.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery heavy
2. BVery sleepy
3. CVery loud
4. DVery small

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. ABoth sentences
2. BNeither sentence
3. CThe second sentence
4. DThe first sentence

“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. ARan off the stage in tears
2. BBecame very cold on the stage
3. CLaughed at her own mistake
4. DSuddenly could not act or speak

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A90 g
2. B9 g
3. C120 g
4. D30 g

“Critics called the plan reckless, but the mayor pointed to three nearby cities where the same plan had cut traffic by a fifth.” How does the mayor support the plan?

1. ABy attacking the critics personally
2. BBy admitting that the plan is reckless
3. CBy giving examples of where the plan has worked
4. DBy promising to cancel the plan

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BThe letter is a shopping list for the week.
3. CThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
4. DSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.