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

The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?

1. ABirds that fly south for winter
2. BThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
3. CHow to grow plants at home
4. DThe deserts of South America

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the fridge
2. BIn a warm cupboard
3. CIn the freezer only
4. DOn a sunny windowsill

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt is valid for the whole of next year.
2. BIt can be used on every item.
3. CIt cannot be combined with other offers.
4. DIt gives a discount of 30 percent.

“Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith, a teacher in Massachusetts who wanted an indoor game for his students during the cold winter.” Why did Naismith invent basketball?

1. ATo win a sports competition in Canada
2. BTo give students an indoor winter game
3. CTo replace football at the school
4. DTo start a professional league

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ARemove the stitches
2. BTake a shower
3. CSoak in a bath
4. DSwim in a pool

“The warranty covers repairs for two years from the date of purchase. It does not cover damage caused by dropping the device or by water.” Which repair would the warranty cover?

1. AA cracked screen after the phone was dropped
2. BWater damage after the phone fell in a pool
3. CA fault that appears after one year of normal use
4. DA fault first appearing after three years

A survey on a fitness website asked visitors, “How many days a week do you exercise?” Most answered five or more. The website reported, “Most adults exercise five days a week.” Why is this conclusion questionable?

1. AExercise was not defined by the website.
2. BThe survey asked too many different questions.
3. CExercise cannot be measured in days per week.
4. DVisitors to a fitness site are not typical adults.

“Unlike her older brother, who argued about everything, Mina listened carefully, asked questions and only then shared her view.” Which word best describes Mina?

1. ASilent
2. BCareless
3. CThoughtful
4. DStubborn