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

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AFind its owner
2. BCatch the bird
3. CPlay with a ball
4. DGo to sleep

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AAte very quickly
2. BThrew it away
3. CShared with friends
4. DAte very slowly

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 blend in with its surroundings
3. CTo stay cool in the winter snow
4. DTo attract other foxes in spring

“By the end of the first week, Aisha had memorised the names of all thirty children in her class. By the end of the month, she knew which of them liked maths and which loved drawing.” What can you infer about Aisha?

1. AShe is a parent helping out at the school for one day.
2. BShe is a nurse checking the health of the children.
3. CShe is a new pupil who keeps forgetting names.
4. DShe is a teacher who takes an interest in her pupils.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.
2. BIt has a playground.
3. CIt has a small lake.
4. DIt has 200 trees.

“When the fire alarm sounded, the teacher calmly led the children down the stairs, counted them at the meeting point and reported that everyone was safe.” Which word best describes the teacher’s actions?

1. ACareless
2. BOrganised
3. CConfused and lost
4. DPanicked

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A2, 3, 1, 4
2. B3, 2, 4, 1
3. C3, 4, 2, 1
4. D1, 2, 3, 4

A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?

1. ALicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
2. BStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
3. CLicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
4. DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence