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. AThe female
2. BBoth parents in turn
3. CThe male
4. DNeither parent

Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe went to work early.
2. BShe visited a friend.
3. CShe stayed home and rested.
4. DShe went for a long run.

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. AMonday morning
2. BTuesday evening
3. CWednesday morning
4. DWednesday evening

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
2. BThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
3. CA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
4. DAll late fees will be cancelled this month.

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ATake a shower
2. BRemove the stitches
3. CSwim in a pool
4. DSoak in a bath

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. AAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
2. BDan, who plays games until he falls asleep
3. CBen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
4. DCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. AThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
2. BSarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
3. CThe letter is a shopping list for the week.
4. DSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. ALandslides are common in mountain villages.
2. BPatient effort can prove its worth over time.
3. CPlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.
4. DVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.