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

A pharmacy sign reads: “Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday.” On which day does the pharmacy close earliest?

1. AMonday
2. BWednesday
3. CSaturday
4. DFriday

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

“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?

1. AHer mother and grandfather
2. BHer grandmother and her uncle
3. CHer mother and her sister
4. DHer father and her brother

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
2. BFew people came to the first festival.
3. CThe first festival was a big success.
4. DThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUnimportant
2. BHumorous
3. CUncertain
4. DProven

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. ASweating is a sign of serious illness.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
4. DHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe truly never wanted to play.
2. BHe is disappointed but hiding it.
3. CHe is happy for the other players.
4. DHe is excited to go home early.

“The writer calls the new shopping centre ‘a concrete monster that swallowed the town’s last green field’.” What is the writer’s attitude toward the shopping centre?

1. AStrongly negative
2. BVery enthusiastic
3. CMildly positive
4. DNeutral and factual