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

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AA sheet of paper
2. BA wooden spoon
3. CA plastic cup
4. DAn iron nail

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
2. BThey let air and water into the soil.
3. CThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
4. DThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.

Kai wanted to bake bread. He mixed flour, water, yeast and salt. He left the dough to rise for an hour. Then he shaped it into a loaf and baked it. What did Kai do after the dough rose?

1. AHe added more yeast.
2. BHe shaped it into a loaf.
3. CHe bought more flour.
4. DHe mixed in the salt.

A notice in the staff room reads: “The parking lot will be repaved on Tuesday. Staff should park in the overflow lot on Elm Street. Shuttle buses will run every 10 minutes from 6 a.m.” What is the main purpose of the notice?

1. ATo tell staff where to park during the repaving
2. BTo ask staff to work an extra shift on Tuesday
3. CTo explain why the parking lot is being repaved
4. DTo announce a new shuttle bus route to the city

In a survey of 200 nursing students, 150 said they studied best in the morning, 30 preferred the afternoon and 20 preferred the evening. What percentage of the students preferred the morning?

1. A75%
2. B50%
3. C150%
4. D15%

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AHumorous
2. BUnimportant
3. CProven
4. DUncertain

A chart shows average daily steps: Monday 6000, Tuesday 8000, Wednesday 4000, Thursday 8000, Friday 9000. Which statement is supported by the chart?

1. ATuesday had more steps than Thursday.
2. BThe person walked 9000 steps every day.
3. CThe number of steps increased every day from Monday to Friday.
4. DFriday had the most steps, and Wednesday the fewest.

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
2. BTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
3. CTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
4. DTo explain how surgery is performed in detail