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

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis morning
2. BThis afternoon
3. CAll day long
4. DTonight

An appointment card reads: “Dr. Lopez, Tuesday 14 March, 10:30 a.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork.” What time should the patient arrive?

1. A10:20 a.m.
2. B10:30 a.m.
3. C10:40 a.m.
4. D10:00 a.m.

Each year the town plants trees in the park. This spring, volunteers planted 40 oak trees and 25 maple trees. How many trees did the volunteers plant this spring?

1. A25
2. B65
3. C15
4. D40

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey are committed to the role.
2. BThey train only once a year.
3. CThey are paid well for training.
4. DThey have no jobs during the day.

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.
2. BSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
3. CSalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
4. DSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. AEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
2. BAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
3. CEat mainly white bread and cheese.
4. DRest in bed as much as possible every day.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A4, 2, 1, 3
2. B1, 2, 4, 3
3. C2, 4, 1, 3
4. D2, 1, 4, 3

In paragraph one, the author describes how a small village got clean drinking water by building a well. In paragraph two, the author reports that childhood illnesses in the village fell by half in the next year. What relationship does the author suggest between the two paragraphs?

1. ACause and effect
2. BProblem with no solution
3. CCompare and contrast
4. DChronological list of unrelated events