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

The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt is much heavier than other big cats.
2. BIt can only keep it up for short bursts.
3. CIt can only run on grass.
4. DIt runs only at night.

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ARunning water
2. BIce
3. CCool water
4. DA clean cloth

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo practise her handwriting every day
2. BTo help her remember important information
3. CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
4. DTo write stories for her grandchildren

The nutrition label on a cereal box lists, per serving: 120 calories, 2 g fat, 9 g sugar and 3 g fibre. The box contains 10 servings. How much sugar is in the whole box?

1. A30 g
2. B90 g
3. C9 g
4. D120 g

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo announce that Block A is closing for good
2. BTo inform residents about the lift and offer help
3. CTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves
4. DTo introduce a new caretaker

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. AGrease the oven shelves
2. BAdd the eggs and milk
3. CPour the batter into the tin
4. DMix the flour and sugar

In the sentence “The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly overnight, so the team moved her to intensive care,” what does “deteriorated” most likely mean?

1. AImproved
2. BWas measured
3. CBecame worse
4. DStayed the same

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AThe customer did not say what time it was.
2. BHeadaches never improve on their own.
3. CIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
4. DAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.