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

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2. BThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
3. CThey let air and water into the soil.
4. DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
3. CThe donor answers health questions.
4. DThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.

“Mr. Jones checked the oven, turned off the lights and locked the front door before going to bed.” What did Mr. Jones do last?

1. AHe checked the oven.
2. BHe locked the back door.
3. CHe turned off the lights.
4. DHe went to bed.

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA plan to sell the lighthouse
2. BA wish to exercise his knees
3. CA sense of duty to the ships
4. DA fear of being alone at night

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.
2. BOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.
3. CParking at the hospital is free.
4. DAll visitors had an opinion about parking.

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102,2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98,6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has got worse.
2. BThe patient’s fever has come down.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe thermometer must be broken.

The author writes: “Students who eat lunch with friends are happier at school. Therefore, schools should give students more time for lunch.” Which unstated assumption does the argument depend on?

1. AStudents do not like the food that is served in the school cafeteria.
2. BHappier students always get the highest grades.
3. CTeachers prefer to eat lunch in their classrooms.
4. DMore lunch time would lead to more eating with friends.

The author writes: “Studies show that people who drink water before meals eat slightly fewer calories. Therefore, drinking water is the only thing you need to lose weight.” Why is the conclusion not supported?

1. AA small effect does not make it the only factor.
2. BWater makes people eat many more calories.
3. CThe studies did not look at water.
4. DThe author says nothing about the studies.