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

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt covers more area than all the land combined.
2. BIt is the only ocean with islands.
3. CIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe time of 2 p.m.
2. BThe room
3. CThe person in charge
4. DThe day

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIt has red oceans.
2. BIt is very close to the sun.
3. CIt has two small red moons.
4. DIts soil contains iron oxide.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
2. BThe group had already reached the top.
3. CThe weather was becoming dangerous.
4. DThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.

Paragraph: “Kiwi birds live in New Zealand. They cannot fly, even though they have small wings. Their soft feathers look more like hair. Many people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains. Kiwis come out at night to find food.” Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?

1. AMany people enjoy hiking in New Zealand’s mountains.
2. BTheir soft feathers look more like hair.
3. CKiwis come out at night to find food.
4. DThey cannot fly, even though they have small wings.

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. AFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself
2. BFirst person, by a narrator who observes
3. CThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
4. DSecond person, addressing the reader

“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. A5
2. B4
3. C7
4. D6

Passage A: “Zoos protect endangered animals and teach visitors about wildlife.” Passage B: “Animals in zoos may suffer in small enclosures far from their natural homes.” Which statement would the author of Passage B most likely agree with?

1. AAll zoos give animals perfect homes.
2. BZoo animals need large, natural spaces.
3. CVisitors learn nothing at zoos.
4. DZoos are the best place for all animals.