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

Recycling paper saves trees and energy. Making new paper from recycled paper uses less water than making it from wood. Many towns collect paper for recycling once a week. What is the passage mostly about?

1. AHow much water people drink each day
2. BThe benefits of recycling paper
3. CHow trees are cut down for timber
4. DWhy towns collect rubbish every day

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery hungry
3. CVery excited
4. DVery tired

A flyer reads: “Free CPR class for parents. Saturday 10 a.m. at the community centre. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes.” What should people bring to the class?

1. AA packed lunch
2. BA first-aid kit
3. CA training dummy
4. DA water bottle

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA night in hospital
2. BA visit to the doctor
3. CA week-long stay in hospital
4. DA dental check-up

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AWorried
2. BAmused
3. CProud
4. DRelaxed

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe gave up the piano after that.
2. BShe played it for the last time.
3. CIt took her a long time to succeed.
4. DShe learned it on the first day.

“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. AUnprepared and unsure of her words
2. BAngry at the crowd for watching her so closely
3. CNervous inside but still able to speak well
4. DCalm and completely without fear

A study reported that students who slept at least eight hours scored higher on tests than those who slept less. The study included 5000 students from many schools and controlled for age and family income. Why does the author mention the size of the study and the controls?

1. ATo show that family income does not matter in life
2. BTo prove that sleep is the only cause of good grades
3. CTo suggest that the study was too small
4. DTo show the results are more trustworthy