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

A glossary is a list of important words and their meanings, usually found at the back of a book. A student reading a biology textbook does not know the word “osmosis”. Where could she find its meaning quickly?

1. AOn the copyright page
2. BIn the table of contents
3. COn the title page
4. DIn the glossary

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ALarge eyes and excellent hearing
2. BStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
3. CBright feathers and loud calls
4. DSharp beaks and long legs

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe day
2. BThe room
3. CThe person in charge
4. DThe time of 2 p.m.

An advertisement says: “Everyone is switching to SparkleSmile toothpaste. Don’t be the only one left behind!” Which technique is the advertisement using?

1. AUrging people to follow the crowd
2. BComparing the price with other toothpastes
3. CDescribing the ingredients in detail
4. DQuoting a dentist’s expert advice

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the clinic can keep the logbook forever
2. BSo the care team can review the readings
3. CSo the patient can show their handwriting
4. DSo the patient remembers to eat meals

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam’s face turned red with anger.
2. BSam looked very happy.
3. CSam felt too hot to play.
4. DSam stood under a bright light.

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt repeats the same claim in other words.
2. BIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.
3. CIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.
4. DIt adds a point that complicates its claim.

Some experts recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Kim walks briskly for 20 minutes on 5 days and cycles for 40 minutes on Saturday. Does Kim meet the recommendation?

1. AYes, she does 180 minutes
2. BNo, she does only 100 minutes
3. CNo, she does 140 minutes, 10 short
4. DYes, she does 150 minutes exactly