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

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
3. CHe is the teacher’s son.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

A rainbow can appear when sunlight shines through raindrops. The drops bend the light and split it into different colours. What causes a rainbow?

1. ASunlight passing through raindrops
2. BWind blowing the rain sideways
3. CMoonlight on the sea
4. DClouds blocking the sunlight

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:00 a.m.
2. B10:30 a.m.
3. C10:40 a.m.
4. D10:20 a.m.

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. ACalm and relaxed
2. BBored and sleepy
3. CAnxious
4. DAngry at the clock

“After the hospital put hand sanitiser by every bed, staff used it far more often, and infection rates on the ward fell.” What can be reasonably concluded?

1. AStaff did not clean their hands before at all.
2. BEasier access may have improved hand hygiene.
3. CHand sanitiser is the only way to stop infection.
4. DInfection rates rose after the change.

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.
2. BMaria was afraid of the red truck.
3. CMaria wanted the car to go away.
4. DMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo explain how doctors give orders
2. BTo argue that doctors are unnecessary
3. CTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
4. DTo describe how to become a nurse

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe planted the trees for future generations.
2. BHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
3. CHe did not like eating apples himself.
4. DHe did not know how trees grow.