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

Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, strawberries and peppers. The body uses it to help heal wounds. Which food is named as a source of vitamin C?

1. AWhite bread
2. BHard cheese
3. CStrawberries
4. DBrown rice

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?

1. ABirds eat them.
2. BThey turn to stone.
3. CFarmers dig them up.
4. DThey grow into new trees.

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. ARoom 101
2. BThe lunch hall
3. CRoom 210
4. DRoom 204

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
2. BHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
3. CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
4. DHe was brave enough to face his fear.

Some people think that a cold is caused by being out in cold weather. Colds are actually caused by viruses. People may catch more colds in winter because they spend more time indoors, close to others. According to the passage, why might colds be more common in winter?

1. APeople drink less water in the winter months.
2. BViruses cannot survive in warm weather at all.
3. CPeople spend more time indoors near others.
4. DCold weather itself causes the virus to grow.

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. ASelfish
2. BRude
3. CHelpful
4. DLazy

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon
2. BAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.
3. CAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.
4. DA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.

“Medication A works within 15 minutes but lasts only 2 hours. Medication B takes an hour to work but lasts 12 hours.” A patient needs steady relief through the night. Which medication suits this need better, and why?

1. AB, because it starts to work more quickly.
2. BA, because it starts to work faster.
3. CB, because its effect lasts much longer.
4. DA, because it lasts all through the night.