Hoja de ejercicios de Comprensión lectora (exámenes de acceso) con soluciones

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ANeither parent
2. BThe male
3. CBoth parents in turn
4. DThe female

Koalas live in eastern Australia. They eat mainly the leaves of eucalyptus trees and sleep for many hours each day. What do koalas mainly eat?

1. AGrass and seeds
2. BBamboo shoots
3. CEucalyptus leaves
4. DSmall insects and worms

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. ASafety glasses
2. BThick gloves
3. CEar protection
4. DSteel-toed boots

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. AMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
2. BBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.
3. CMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
4. DCyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.

“The cake looked perfect, but when Ben cut into it, the middle was still runny.” What can you infer?

1. AThe cake was not baked long enough.
2. BThe cake had too much flour.
3. CThe cake was baked too long.
4. DBen forgot to add the eggs to the mix.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
2. BHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
3. CHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
4. DHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.

The author writes: “Either we close the old swimming pool, or the town will go bankrupt.” What is the flaw in this statement?

1. AIt gives too many reasons for closing the pool.
2. BIt presents only two options when others exist.
3. CIt agrees with both sides of the debate.
4. DIt uses figures that are clearly out of date.

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is modern, wide and well planned.
2. BIt is confusing but full of interest.
3. CIt is boring, with nothing to see.
4. DIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.