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

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. ABone
2. BWater
3. CMuscle
4. DShell

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
2. BHe tied the stems to sticks.
3. CHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
4. DHe moved the plants into the garden.

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. AFriday
2. BSaturday
3. CSunday
4. DMonday of the next week

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BTheir parents chose a different film.
3. CThey decided not to watch any film.
4. DRavi’s sister chose both films.

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AA History of the Bicycle
2. BThe Dangers of City Traffic
3. CBenefits of Cycling to Work
4. DHow to Repair a Bicycle

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo explain how the trial was done
2. BTo compare it with a different drug
3. CTo point out a drawback of the medication
4. DTo give another benefit of the medication

The author writes: “People who take the stairs instead of the lift (elevator) are healthier. So, if we remove the lifts, everyone will become healthier.” What is wrong with this reasoning?

1. AIt gives a statistic that is clearly incorrect.
2. BIt ignores other reasons for the link and new problems.
3. CIt suggests that lifts are healthier than stairs.
4. DIt assumes stairs cost more to build than lifts.

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AOlder adults should never receive the treatment.
2. BThe treatment should be given to everyone now.
3. CThe treatment does not work at all.
4. DMore research is needed before wider use.