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

The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AThe name of a mountain in Greece
2. BA scientist who studied ash
3. CThe name of a Roman god of fire
4. DA word for melted rock

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 title page
2. BIn the table of contents
3. CIn the glossary
4. DOn the copyright page

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
2. BFood on the stove had burned.
3. CLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
4. DA window had been left open.

“Ravi and his sister argued about which film to watch. In the end, they agreed to watch his choice tonight and hers tomorrow.” How was the conflict resolved?

1. AThey compromised and took turns.
2. BThey decided not to watch any film.
3. CTheir parents chose a different film.
4. DRavi’s sister chose both films.

“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?

1. AThe house has not been cared for in some time.
2. BMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
3. CMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
4. DThe house was cleaned the day before.

A graph shows that the number of people using the town library fell each year from 2015 to 2019 and then rose sharply after the library added free Wi-Fi and study rooms in 2020. Which conclusion is best supported?

1. ALibrary use fell every year from 2015 to 2022.
2. BLibrary use rose after the new services were added.
3. CFree Wi-Fi caused library use to fall in 2015.
4. DThe library closed all of its study rooms in 2020.

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. AWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?
2. BHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
3. CDo the benefits justify the extra cost?
4. DWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?

“I have been a nurse for thirty years,” the speaker said, “and I have never seen a team work as hard as this one. Still, hard work cannot replace enough staff.” What is the speaker’s main point?

1. AThirty years is a long time to be a nurse.
2. BThe team does not work hard enough.
3. CThe team works hard, but more staff are needed.
4. DHard work is more important than the number of staff on duty.