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

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. ASea salt crystals
2. BIce
3. CLiquid oil
4. DWater vapour

A bus pass reads: “Valid for unlimited rides on 7 days in a row, counting the day of first use.” Amir used his pass for the first time on Monday. What is the last day he can use it?

1. AMonday of the next week
2. BFriday
3. CSunday
4. DSaturday

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. APollen
2. BWater
3. COxygen
4. DSunshine

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

“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. BThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts
3. CSecond person, addressing the reader
4. DFirst person, by a narrator who observes

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
2. BThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
3. CThe runners were paid to run in the rain.
4. DThe money was raised because of the rain.

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt needs independent and wider testing.
2. BIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
3. CIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
4. DIt is proven true for all types of water.

Passage: “Gutenberg’s printing press, developed in the 1400s, made books faster and cheaper to produce. As more books became available, more people learned to read, and new ideas spread quickly across Europe.” Which sequence of effects does the passage describe?

1. AWider reading, then the printing press
2. BNew ideas, then cheaper paper, then more printers
3. CCheaper books, wider reading, faster spread of ideas
4. DFewer books, so fewer people learned to read