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

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
2. BIt can leave a residue.
3. CIt kills all the vitamins.
4. DIt does not remove any dirt.

Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey can hear people calling far away.
2. BThey have a strong sense of smell.
3. CThey are faster than people.
4. DThey can see well in the dark.

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water is very shallow.
2. BThe water moves very fast.
3. CThe water is very cold.
4. DThe water is very salty.

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CSchools opened earlier the next day.
4. DMany homes had no electricity.

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
3. CFood is broken down into nutrients.
4. DAir is warmed before reaching the nose.

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. AUse only bottled water until Friday night.
2. BKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
3. CRepair the pipes in their own apartments.
4. DLeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe had forgotten his wallet.
2. BHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
3. CHe was short of time.
4. DHe enjoyed waiting in queues.

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. ABen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
2. BHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.
3. CSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
4. DNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.