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

“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 went to bed.
4. DHe turned off the lights.

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe wants to sit near the shelf.
2. BHe is the teacher’s son.
3. CHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

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. AWater
2. BMuscle
3. CBone
4. DShell

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?

1. AIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
2. BIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
3. CIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
4. DIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.

Octopuses can change the colour and texture of their skin in less than a second. They use this ability to hide from predators and to sneak up on prey. What are two reasons octopuses change colour?

1. ATo hide from predators and to sneak up on prey
2. BTo attract mates and to keep warm
3. CTo signal danger to others and to clean their skin
4. DTo show they are angry and to sleep

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo compare it with a different drug
2. BTo explain how the trial was done
3. CTo give another benefit of the medication
4. DTo point out a drawback of the medication

“The ward needs at least one nurse for every four patients. Tonight there are 22 patients.” What is the smallest number of nurses needed?

1. A4
2. B7
3. C6
4. D5

“The bakery’s sales rose by 30% after it began selling coffee. The owner wonders whether to start selling sandwiches as well.” What can be reasonably inferred?

1. ACoffee lost the bakery money.
2. BThe bakery stopped selling bread.
3. CSandwiches will raise sales by exactly 30%.
4. DAdding coffee seems to have helped sales.