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.

“The puppy was curious about everything. It sniffed the shoes, poked its nose into the bag and chased a leaf across the garden.” What does “curious” mean?

1. AUnfriendly to people
2. BReady to sleep
3. CEager to explore
4. DAfraid of new things

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe is the oldest boy in the class.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.

“The doctor explained that the medicine would work best if taken at the same time every day. Mr. Ali set an alarm on his phone for 9 p.m.” Why did Mr. Ali set an alarm?

1. ATo know when to stop taking the medicine
2. BTo wake up early for work the next day
3. CTo take the medicine at the same time daily
4. DTo remind him to call the doctor

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. ASome tablets are missing from the container.
2. BThe patient took six tablets during the shift.
3. CThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
4. DThe count matches three doses given during the shift.

“City Park has a lake, tennis courts and a café. River Park has walking trails and a lake but no café.” What do both parks have?

1. AWalking trails
2. BA lake
3. CA café
4. DTennis courts

“The new manager listened to every complaint, thanked staff for raising them and posted a list of changes the following week.” What can be inferred about the manager?

1. AThe manager takes staff concerns seriously.
2. BThe manager wants to replace all the staff.
3. CThe manager ignores what staff have to say.
4. DThe manager posted the list without listening.

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt gives too many examples to be useful.
2. BIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
3. CIt does not mention the price of coffee.
4. DIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.