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

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:40 a.m.
2. B10:30 a.m.
3. C10:20 a.m.
4. D10:00 a.m.

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe added more yeast.
2. BHe bought more flour.
3. CHe mixed in the salt.
4. DHe shaped it into a loaf.

The sign on a door reads: “Staff only. Visitors please use the main entrance on the left.” Where should visitors go?

1. ATo the staff room
2. BTo the main entrance on the left
3. CThrough this door
4. DTo the side exit on the right

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AWinter is the worst season of the year.
2. BLearning goes both ways.
3. CMountains are dangerous in winter.
4. DDoctors should live in large cities.

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
2. BAll late fees will be cancelled this month.
3. CThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
4. DA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.

“Many people think bats are blind. In fact, bats can see, and many species also use echolocation, sending out sounds and listening for the echoes, to find their way in the dark.” What is echolocation, according to the passage?

1. ASeeing clearly in complete darkness
2. BSmelling food from far away
3. CFlying in large groups at night
4. DUsing echoes of sounds to find the way

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.
2. BHe did not hear the announcement.
3. CHe had not started the project yet.
4. DHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe did not like eating apples himself.
2. BHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
3. CHe planted the trees for future generations.
4. DHe did not know how trees grow.