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

A fire drill teaches people how to leave a building quickly and safely. During a drill, everyone should walk, not run, to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point outside. What should people do during a fire drill?

1. AWalk to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point
2. BRun as fast as possible to any door
3. CUse the lift to reach the ground floor
4. DStay at their desks until the alarm stops ringing completely

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie’s room was untidy.
2. BEllie had many shoes.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had moved house.

“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 tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe wants to sit near the shelf.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ASnow falling during the week
2. BFlood water covering the main road
3. CA traffic accident on the detour
4. DRepairs being made in the hills

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. ARepair the pipes in their own apartments.
2. BUse only bottled water until Friday night.
3. CLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
4. DKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.

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. ATake a shower
2. BRemove the stitches
3. CSoak in a bath
4. DSwim in a pool

Read the two statements. Statement 1: “Walking 30 minutes a day lowers the risk of heart disease.” Statement 2: “Walking is the most enjoyable form of exercise.” Which is true?

1. ABoth statements are proven facts.
2. BBoth statements are opinions.
3. CStatement 1 can be tested; Statement 2 is an opinion.
4. DStatement 1 is an opinion; Statement 2 is a fact.

“Emma had practised her speech for weeks. When she stood before the crowd, her hands trembled, but her voice came out clear and strong.” Which statement best describes Emma at that moment?

1. ACalm and completely without fear
2. BAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
3. CUnprepared and unsure of her words
4. DNervous inside but still able to speak well