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

Dolphins are mammals, not fish. They breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads and must come to the surface to breathe. Mother dolphins feed their young with milk. Which detail shows that dolphins are mammals?

1. AThey live in the ocean.
2. BThey have smooth skin, fins and a strong tail.
3. CThey swim very fast.
4. DMothers feed their young with milk.

Tomás wanted to grow tomatoes. First, he planted the seeds in small pots indoors. When the plants were 15 cm tall, he moved them outside into the garden. Finally, he tied the stems to sticks so they would not fall over. What did Tomás do first?

1. AHe bought young tomato plants at a garden market.
2. BHe planted seeds in small pots indoors.
3. CHe tied the stems to sticks.
4. DHe moved the plants into the garden.

“The cat crept slowly across the grass, keeping low, its eyes fixed on the bird.” What is the cat most likely trying to do?

1. AGo to sleep
2. BFind its owner
3. CCatch the bird
4. DPlay with a ball

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. AGloomy and grey
2. BCheerful
3. CLonely
4. DTense

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

“Most deserts are hot, but not all. Antarctica is considered a desert because it receives very little precipitation, even though it is covered in ice.” What makes a place a desert, according to the passage?

1. AVery high temperatures
2. BA covering of sand
3. CA complete lack of animals
4. DVery little precipitation

“Ms. Lee’s plants on the sunny windowsill grew tall and green. The same plants in the dark corner stayed small and turned yellow.” What conclusion is best supported?

1. AThese plants need more water in corners.
2. BThese plants turn yellow in all homes.
3. CThese plants grow best in the dark.
4. DThese plants need light to grow well.

The author writes: “Some parents worry that letting children play outside unsupervised is dangerous. While some risks exist, outdoor play builds independence, problem-solving and physical health.” What is the author’s position?

1. AThe benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.
2. BOutdoor play has no risks for children at all.
3. CParents worry too little about their children.
4. DChildren should never play outside without adults.