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

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the only ocean with islands.
2. BIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
3. CIt covers more area than all the land combined.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. AWater vapour only
2. BNitrogen
3. COxygen
4. DCarbon dioxide

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey need rain every day.
2. BThey grow only near rivers.
3. CThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.
4. DThey store water in their thick stems.

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn March two years from now
2. BIn March of next year
3. CIn September of next year
4. DIn September this year

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
2. BThe wound becomes red and swollen.
3. CThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.
4. DThe patient feels tired after a long walk.

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo compare it with a different drug
2. BTo give another benefit of the medication
3. CTo explain how the trial was done
4. DTo point out a drawback of the medication

“Sugar-free drinks are often advertised as healthy. However, being free of sugar does not mean a drink has any nutrients, and some contain acids that can harm tooth enamel.” What is the author’s main point?

1. ASugar-free does not automatically mean healthy.
2. BEvery drink contains acids that harm teeth.
3. CSugary drinks are better for your teeth.
4. DSugar-free drinks are dangerous to drink.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A4, 2, 1, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C2, 1, 4, 3
4. D2, 4, 1, 3