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

“Every Sunday, the Garcia family visits the farmers’ market. They buy fresh bread, vegetables and eggs for the week ahead.” How often does the family visit the market?

1. AOnce a week
2. BOnce a year
3. CTwice a month
4. DEvery day

“Tom was reluctant to jump into the cold lake. He stood on the edge for a long time, dipping one toe in the water.” What does “reluctant” mean?

1. AReady and eager
2. BCareless
3. CUnwilling
4. DExcited

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. BParis
3. COlympia
4. DAthens

“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. BRest in bed as much as possible every day.
3. CAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
4. DEat mainly white bread and cheese.

The new park is the most beautiful place in the city. It has 200 trees, a playground and a small lake. Which statement from the passage is an opinion?

1. AIt has a playground.
2. BIt has a small lake.
3. CIt has 200 trees.
4. DThe new park is the most beautiful place in the city.

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. AAngry at the clock
2. BAnxious
3. CBored and sleepy
4. DCalm and relaxed

“The new treatment is promising,” the researcher said, “but our trial included only 40 patients, all of them under 50. We cannot yet say whether it works for older adults.” What can you infer about the researcher’s view?

1. AThe treatment does not work at all.
2. BOlder adults should never receive the treatment.
3. CMore research is needed before wider use.
4. DThe treatment should be given to everyone now.

A patient reads: “Fast for 8 hours before the blood test. You may drink water. Do not eat, chew gum or drink coffee.” The test is at 9 a.m. What is the latest time the patient may eat?

1. A1 a.m.
2. BMidnight
3. C9 p.m. the night before
4. D8 a.m.