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

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. ACareless
2. BReady and eager
3. CExcited
4. DUnwilling

“Please do not feed the ducks bread,” says a sign by the pond. “Bread can make them ill. Use the duck food sold at the kiosk instead.” What does the sign suggest instead of bread?

1. ASeeds from the garden
2. BLeftover rice from home
3. CDuck food from the kiosk
4. DFresh fruit

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe writer is about to end the story here.
2. BAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
3. CThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
4. DA different opinion is about to be given.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe gave up the piano after that.
2. BShe played it for the last time.
3. CIt took her a long time to succeed.
4. DShe learned it on the first day.

“After the hospital put hand sanitiser by every bed, staff used it far more often, and infection rates on the ward fell.” What can be reasonably concluded?

1. AHand sanitiser is the only way to stop infection.
2. BStaff did not clean their hands before at all.
3. CEasier access may have improved hand hygiene.
4. DInfection rates rose after the change.

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo arrive at work early
2. BTo save fuel on the long journey
3. CTo let the car in front pass him
4. DTo drive safely on the slippery road

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AHe has never experienced a storm.
2. BHe enjoys listening to the radio.
3. CThe storm made him more cautious.
4. DHe is planning a camping trip.

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. AOne argues for uniforms and the other against.
2. BOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
3. CBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
4. DBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.