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

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt rolls into a ball.
2. BIt calls loudly.
3. CIt climbs a tree.
4. DIt runs into water.

Mia set her alarm for 6 a.m. After she woke up, she showered and ate breakfast. Then she packed her bag and caught the bus to school. What did Mia do right after she ate breakfast?

1. AShe showered.
2. BShe set her alarm.
3. CShe packed her bag.
4. DShe caught the bus.

Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?

1. AThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.
2. BThey help giraffes run faster than lions.
3. CThey keep giraffes warm at night.
4. DThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. AChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
2. BSitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
3. CKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
4. DResting the arm on a table at heart level

Many people believe that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. However, several studies have compared people who crack their knuckles with people who do not and found no difference in arthritis rates. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo correct a common belief using evidence
2. BTo describe how joints make a cracking sound
3. CTo persuade readers to crack their knuckles
4. DTo explain how arthritis is treated

A recipe says: “Preheat the oven to 180 °C. While the oven heats, mix the flour and sugar. Add the eggs and milk, stir until smooth, and pour into a greased tin.” What should be done while the oven is heating?

1. APour the batter into the tin
2. BGrease the oven shelves
3. CMix the flour and sugar
4. DAdd the eggs and milk

The writer argues: “We should not build the new road. It will destroy the old forest, and the traffic it saves will last only until more cars fill it.” Which piece of evidence would most strengthen the writer’s argument?

1. AStudies showing new roads often fill with more traffic
2. BA report that the forest is rarely visited
3. CA survey showing most people own a car
4. DA map showing where the new road would go

The author writes: “A famous actor says she uses Glow cream every day, so it must be good for your skin.” Why is this weak evidence?

1. AFame is not expertise in skin care.
2. BSkin cream can only be sold by doctors.
3. CThe actor did not say how often she used it.
4. DActors never use skin cream.