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

Sea turtles lay their eggs on sandy beaches. The mother digs a hole, lays the eggs and covers them with sand. About two months later, the baby turtles hatch and crawl to the sea. Where do sea turtles lay their eggs?

1. AIn nests high up in trees
2. BIn holes they dig on sandy beaches
3. CUnder rocks on the ocean floor
4. DOn floating seaweed in the sea

A caption under a photograph reads: “Nurses at City Hospital practise CPR on training dummies during a monthly class.” What does the photograph most likely show?

1. ADoctors performing a real operation
2. BNurses practising CPR on dummies in a class
3. CPatients waiting in a hospital lobby
4. DA nurse giving a school talk

“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. CUnwilling
4. DExcited

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo help patients sleep longer
2. BTo check the patient’s temperature
3. CTo make the bed easier to clean
4. DTo help prevent pressure ulcers

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. AGiving bad news to families
2. BDriving the ambulance at night
3. CWorking long hours
4. DLearning new medical skills

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo inform residents about the lift and offer help
2. BTo introduce a new caretaker
3. CTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
4. DTo announce that Block A is closing for good

Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?

1. A2, 4, 3, 1
2. B1, 2, 3, 4
3. C3, 2, 4, 1
4. D2, 3, 4, 1

“The village had relied on fishing for centuries. When the fish stocks collapsed, young people moved to the cities, the school closed, and only the old harbour remained busy with memories.” What is the tone of the passage?

1. AAngry and accusing
2. BSad and reflective
3. CFunny and light-hearted
4. DCheerful and excited