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

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ASwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
2. BFewer adults went swimming.
3. CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
4. DTwice as many children took swimming lessons.

The class schedule reads: “Anatomy: Room 101, 9:00–10:30. Chemistry: Room 204, 10:45–12:15. Lunch: 12:15–1:00.” Where is the chemistry class held?

1. ARoom 101
2. BThe lunch hall
3. CRoom 210
4. DRoom 204

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AOn a sunny windowsill
2. BIn the freezer only
3. CIn the fridge
4. DIn a warm cupboard

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt opens later than other shops.
2. BIt is popular with many customers.
3. CIt is closing down soon.
4. DIt sells only one type of bread.

“Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born nurse who travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense. There she ran a hotel near the battlefield where she cared for sick and injured soldiers.” What does “at her own expense” mean?

1. AShe went against her family’s wishes.
2. BShe travelled there in great danger.
3. CShe paid the costs of the trip herself.
4. DShe was paid by the army to go.

“Leah practised her lines every night, but on opening night she froze and could not remember a single word.” What does “froze” mean in this sentence?

1. ABecame very cold on the stage
2. BSuddenly could not act or speak
3. CRan off the stage in tears
4. DLaughed at her own mistake

“The hospital cut its use of paper by 40 percent after switching to electronic records. Staff said finding patient information became faster. A few older staff members needed extra training.” Which statement is best supported?

1. AEvery member of staff needed extra training.
2. BThe switch had benefits but also required some training.
3. CThe switch made finding information slower.
4. DThe switch increased the amount of paper used.

Visiting rules: “Children under 14 may visit only with an adult. No more than 2 visitors at the bedside. Visiting ends at 8 p.m.” A mother and her 12-year-old and 15-year-old children want to visit together at 7 p.m. Which rule would they break?

1. AThe rule that visiting ends at 8 p.m.
2. BThe rule about children under 14
3. CThe limit of 2 visitors at the bedside
4. DThey would not break any rule