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

The instructions on a box of tissues say: “Pull one tissue from the slot at the top. The next tissue will pop up automatically.” What happens after you pull out one tissue?

1. AThe tissues fall out the bottom.
2. BThe box must be opened again.
3. CThe next tissue pops up on its own.
4. DThe slot closes automatically.

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIts soil contains iron oxide.
2. BIt is very close to the sun.
3. CIt has red oceans.
4. DIt has two small red moons.

Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious head injury in a crash. A helmet should sit level on the head and fit snugly, with the strap fastened under the chin. How should a helmet sit on the head?

1. ALoose so that air can move freely
2. BLow over the eyes with the strap open
3. CTilted back so the forehead is free
4. DLevel and snug, strap fastened

“The hospital will introduce a new uniform colour system. Nurses will wear navy, physiotherapists green and healthcare assistants light blue. This will help patients know who is caring for them.” What is the purpose of the new system?

1. ATo make staff look more modern and smart
2. BTo reduce the number of nurses
3. CTo help patients identify staff roles
4. DTo make uniforms cheaper to buy

A website article is titled “Five Easy Ways to Save Water at Home”. Which text structure will the article most likely use?

1. AA list of tips
2. BA debate between two experts
3. CA comparison of two cities
4. DA story told in time order

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
2. BMaria wanted the car to go away.
3. CMaria was afraid of the red truck.
4. DMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. ASwim alone and use the diving board
2. BSwim only with an adult in the water
3. CSwim alone, but not use the diving board
4. DUse the diving board only with an adult

“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 should be given to everyone now.
2. BThe treatment does not work at all.
3. CMore research is needed before wider use.
4. DOlder adults should never receive the treatment.