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

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ATwice as many children took swimming lessons.
2. BThe town closed its outdoor pool.
3. CSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
4. DFewer adults went swimming.

A staff notice reads: “The fire exit doors must be kept clear at all times. Do not store boxes or trolleys in front of them.” What is the purpose of the notice?

1. ATo explain how staff should open the fire doors
2. BTo keep the fire exits free of objects
3. CTo tell staff where to store boxes
4. DTo announce a fire drill next week

Blood contains several kinds of cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells help fight infection. Platelets help the blood to clot when you are cut. Which cells help fight infection?

1. APlatelets
2. BWhite blood cells
3. CRed blood cells
4. DNerve cells in the blood

“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. CHow to grow tomatoes from seeds
4. DWhy tomatoes are healthier than other fruits

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AExercise has many benefits.
2. BIt helps control weight.
3. CIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
4. DIt can also improve mood and sleep.

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
2. BThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
3. CFew people came to the first festival.
4. DThe first festival was a big success.

A product label reads: “Contains 200 mg of ibuprofen per tablet. Adults: 1–2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours.” What is the most ibuprofen an adult may take in 24 hours according to the label?

1. A2400 mg
2. B1200 mg
3. C600 mg
4. D400 mg

The author writes: “Since the city put up speed cameras, the number of crashes has fallen. The cameras also earned the city a lot of money in fines. Critics say this proves the cameras are only about money.” Why is the critics’ conclusion weak?

1. AEarning money does not rule out improving safety.
2. BThe critics do not live in the city.
3. CThe cameras did not collect any money at all.
4. DCrashes increased after the cameras went up.