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

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery hungry
2. BVery bored
3. CVery tired
4. DVery excited

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ASwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
2. BTwice as many children took swimming lessons.
3. CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
4. DFewer adults went swimming.

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery scared
2. BVery sad
3. CVery angry
4. DVery sleepy

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. APatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
2. BThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
3. CThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.
4. DFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AFaster travel to the city
2. BLower prices for farm products
3. CMore jobs for the farmers
4. DEasier access to health care

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt is closing down soon.
2. BIt sells only one type of bread.
3. CIt is popular with many customers.
4. DIt opens later than other shops.

“When the excellent results came in, the team leader did not celebrate. Instead, she gathered everyone and asked, ‘What could we have done better?’” What does this suggest about the team leader?

1. AShe focuses on improvement even after success.
2. BShe wants to punish team members for mistakes.
3. CShe is disappointed with the team’s results.
4. DShe does not care about the team’s work.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A1, 2, 4, 3
2. B2, 4, 1, 3
3. C4, 2, 1, 3
4. D2, 1, 4, 3