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

The table of contents of a first-aid book lists: Chapter 1 Cuts and Scrapes, page 3; Chapter 2 Burns, page 15; Chapter 3 Broken Bones, page 27; Chapter 4 Choking, page 40. On which page does the chapter about burns begin?

1. APage 15
2. BPage 3
3. CPage 40
4. DPage 27

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. ARome
2. BAthens
3. CParis
4. DOlympia

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo cool down the skin quickly
2. BTo slow down breathing
3. CTo help the body fall asleep
4. DTo send more oxygen to working muscles

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AThe new roof fixed the leak.
2. BThe old roof had no problems.
3. CIt did not rain this winter.
4. DThe kitchen was moved to another room.

“I can’t believe they cancelled the concert again,” Mia sighed, throwing the tickets on the table. “That’s the third time this year.” What is Mia’s tone?

1. AAmused
2. BHopeful and calm
3. CFrustrated
4. DGrateful

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

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BRestaurants should not be reviewed online.
3. COnly bad experiences are written about.
4. DReviews may not reflect typical experiences.

“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.