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

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ABoth parents in turn
2. BNeither parent
3. CThe male
4. DThe female

Many people think goldfish have a memory of only three seconds. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember things for months and can even be trained to respond to sounds. What does the passage say about goldfish?

1. AThey can remember things for three seconds only.
2. BThey cannot learn anything at all.
3. CThey forget sounds very quickly.
4. DThey can remember things for months.

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

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

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam felt too hot to play.
2. BSam stood under a bright light.
3. CSam looked very happy.
4. DSam’s face turned red with anger.

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. ACheerful
2. BLonely
3. CGloomy and grey
4. DTense

The author writes: “All of my neighbours who drink coffee are energetic. So coffee must give everyone energy.” What is the flaw in this reasoning?

1. AIt uses facts instead of personal opinions.
2. BIt does not mention the price of coffee.
3. CIt generalises from a small, unusual group.
4. DIt gives too many examples to be useful.

The author writes: “Every new technology has met resistance. People once feared that trains would make passengers ill. Today, few people fear trains.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. APeople should be afraid of all new technology.
2. BTrains really did make many of their passengers ill.
3. CTrains are no longer used by many people today.
4. DFears about new technology often fade over time.