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

We blink many times every minute. Blinking spreads tears across the eye, which keeps it moist and washes away dust. Why do we blink?

1. ATo stop us from falling asleep during the day
2. BTo keep the eyes moist and clean
3. CTo make our eyes stronger
4. DTo help us see colours better

Many animals are active at night and sleep during the day. These animals are called nocturnal. Owls, bats and foxes are examples of nocturnal animals. What does “nocturnal” mean?

1. AActive at night
2. BLiving in water
3. CEating only plants
4. DSleeping all winter

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A9 a.m.
2. B6 p.m.
3. C8 a.m.
4. D1 p.m.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. AGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
2. BNew glass is made from sand.
3. CGlass can be recycled again and again.
4. DMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.

“The nurse checked the patient’s wristband, asked his name and date of birth, and compared them with the medicine order before giving the tablet.” Why did the nurse most likely do these checks?

1. ATo see whether he had visitors waiting
2. BTo find out how long the patient would stay
3. CTo decide what the patient should eat for lunch
4. DTo make sure the medicine went to the right patient

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo argue that toads make good pets
2. BTo compare frogs and toads
3. CTo explain how frogs breathe
4. DTo describe where toads lay eggs

The author writes: “Some readers may find these figures alarming. Over the past decade, the number of nurses aged over 55 has doubled, while the number entering the profession has stayed flat.” What problem is the author most likely pointing to?

1. AA possible future shortage of nurses as many retire
2. BToo many young people becoming nurses at the same time
3. CA decrease in the number of hospitals
4. DNurses working too few hours each week

The author writes: “Some readers will say a four-day work week would hurt productivity. Trials in several companies, however, found that output stayed the same while staff were less stressed.” How is the passage structured?

1. AA story is told and then a lesson is drawn from it.
2. BA process is described step by step in time order.
3. CAn objection is stated and then answered with evidence.
4. DTwo products are compared on price and quality.