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

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt has two small red moons.
2. BIt has red oceans.
3. CIts soil contains iron oxide.
4. DIt is very close to the sun.

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo warn its enemies to stay far away
2. BTo attract other foxes in spring
3. CTo stay cool in the winter snow
4. DTo blend in with its surroundings

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
2. BIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
3. CIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
4. DIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.

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. BLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
3. CKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
4. DUse only bottled water until Friday night.

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. AGetting harder to read
2. BNot changing much
3. CRising quickly
4. DToo low to measure

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA sequence of events in the life of a coral
2. BAn example of a species that lives on a reef
3. CA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
4. DA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching

“The village doctor knew every family by name. When the new hospital opened in the city, many patients still drove an hour to see her.” What can be inferred about why patients kept seeing her?

1. AShe charged more than the hospital.
2. BThey valued her personal knowledge of them.
3. CThe city hospital was closed to them.
4. DThey did not know that the new hospital existed.

The author writes: “Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to fewer cavities in many studies. However, the amount must be carefully controlled, because too much can stain children’s teeth.” Which statement would the author most likely agree with?

1. AFluoride should be banned completely.
2. BThe more fluoride, the better.
3. CFluoride has no effect on teeth.
4. DFluoride is helpful in the right amount.