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

Many birds fly south in the autumn. They travel to warmer places where food is easier to find. In the spring, they return north to build nests and raise their young. Why do many birds fly south in the autumn?

1. ATo escape from larger birds that hunt them
2. BTo build nests and raise their young
3. CTo find cooler places to rest
4. DTo find food more easily in warmer places

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. ALeo had cleaned the kitchen.
2. BThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.
3. CA window had been left open.
4. DFood on the stove had burned.

Laughter has health benefits. It can lower stress, relax the muscles and may even help the immune system. Which benefit of laughter is mentioned in the passage?

1. AIt cures infections.
2. BIt can lower stress.
3. CIt improves eyesight.
4. DIt replaces exercise.

Passage: “Sleep helps the body repair muscles, supports memory and helps control appetite. Adults who regularly sleep too little have a higher risk of several health problems.” Which is the best title for the passage?

1. AHow to Build Strong Muscles
2. BThe Long History of the Bed
3. CWhy Sleep Matters for Health
4. DFoods That Help You Sleep

“Remember to take your medicine,” Mr. Okafor’s daughter called as she left. He nodded, but an hour later the pill was still on the kitchen table next to his untouched glass of water. What can you infer?

1. AMr. Okafor forgot or chose not to take his medicine.
2. BHis daughter took the medicine with her.
3. CThe medicine had already been taken.
4. DMr. Okafor took two pills instead of one.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. ANew glass is made from sand.
2. BGlass can be recycled again and again.
3. CGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
4. DMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.

A table described in a report shows the number of flu cases at a clinic: October 12, November 30, December 54, January 41. Which statement does the data support?

1. ACases peaked in December and then decreased.
2. BCases increased every month from October to January.
3. CJanuary had the most cases.
4. DCases were the same in November and January.

“Ten patients tried a new sleep app. Eight said they slept better. The app company now claims: ‘Proven to cure insomnia!’” Why is the claim not justified?

1. AThe app should have been tested on one patient.
2. BTen self-reports without a comparison group prove little.
3. CSleep apps cannot be used by patients at home.
4. DEight out of ten is less than half of the patients.