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

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt calls loudly.
2. BIt rolls into a ball.
3. CIt climbs a tree.
4. DIt runs into water.

Some plants, like the cactus, store water in their thick stems. This helps them survive in deserts, where rain may not fall for months. How do cactus plants survive in the desert?

1. AThey grow only near rivers.
2. BThey need rain every day.
3. CThey store water in their thick stems.
4. DThey lose their thick stems in the hot summer.

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. AEar protection
2. BThick gloves
3. CSafety glasses
4. DSteel-toed boots

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

“Scientists classify a tomato as a fruit because it develops from a flower and contains seeds. In cooking, however, it is usually treated as a vegetable.” What does the passage explain?

1. AWhy a tomato can be called both a fruit and a vegetable
2. BHow cooks remove the seeds from tomatoes
3. CWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits
4. DHow to grow tomatoes from seeds

“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?

1. AJamie to shake his hand
2. BJamie to call someone back
3. CJamie to hand over the phone
4. DJamie to leave practice early

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. AHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.
2. BNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.
3. CBen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
4. DSleep has no connection at all with test scores.

“The marathon was a test of will as much as of strength. By mile 20, Ana’s legs burned, but she pictured her mother waiting at the finish line and kept going.” What does the phrase “a test of will” mean here?

1. AA legal document about property
2. BA written exam about running
3. CA test of how fast her legs are
4. DA challenge of determination