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

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AOn a sunny windowsill
2. BIn the fridge
3. CIn a warm cupboard
4. DIn the freezer only

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. AStrong winds over the ocean
2. BRivers flowing into the sea
3. CThe pull of the moon’s gravity
4. DHeat from the sun on the water

Jellyfish have lived in the oceans for millions of years. They have no brain, no heart and no bones. Their bodies are mostly water. What are jellyfish bodies mostly made of?

1. AShell
2. BWater
3. CBone
4. DMuscle

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. ACooking is a difficult skill.
2. BStews are best eaten in the summer months.
3. CChildren dislike winter food.
4. DFamily traditions are passed down.

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe played it for the last time.
2. BIt took her a long time to succeed.
3. CShe gave up the piano after that.
4. DShe learned it on the first day.

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ATurn the oven back on.
2. BPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
3. CLeave it in the tin for an hour.
4. DLet it cool completely on a wire rack.

“The village doctor knew every family by name. When the new hospital opened in the city, many patients still drove an hour to see her.” What can be inferred about why patients kept seeing her?

1. AThey valued her personal knowledge of them.
2. BShe charged more than the hospital.
3. CThe city hospital was closed to them.
4. DThey did not know that the new hospital existed.

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. AGiving results from a scientific study
2. BExplaining how the vitamins are made
3. CLinking the product to admired people
4. DComparing the price with other brands