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

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
2. BThe donor goes home straight away.
3. CThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
4. DThe donor answers health questions.

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

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

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo tell the reader to turn the page
2. BTo show the source of the information
3. CTo give the meaning of a difficult word
4. DTo list the chapters of the book

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ASoak in a bath
2. BTake a shower
3. CRemove the stitches
4. DSwim in a pool

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

“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?

1. AA doctor running daily clinics
2. BA nurse who sees patients daily
3. CAn office billing clerk
4. DA physiotherapist treating patients

Passage 1: “School uniforms reduce bullying because no one is teased about clothes.” Passage 2: “School uniforms limit students’ ability to express who they are.” What is the main difference between the two passages?

1. AOne gives facts while the other tells a personal story.
2. BBoth argue that uniforms cost too much.
3. COne argues for uniforms and the other against.
4. DBoth argue that uniforms should be banned.