Solucionario de Comprensión Lectora y Gramática en Inglés: Pruebas y Correcciones

Ejercicios de Comprensión Lectora y Gramática

A continuación, se presenta una recopilación corregida de ejercicios de comprensión lectora, gramática y vocabulario en inglés basados en diversos artículos de actualidad y reportajes.

1. Half of Women in Music Experience Discrimination, Report Finds

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) False: "It says that one third of women... sexually harassed at work".
  • B) True: "The report said women are... compared to 21,750 for men".
  • C) False: Founder of the non-profit music development organisation Women in CTRL.
  • D) False: Rebecca Ferguson said in her evidence that misogyny in music was just 'the tip of the iceberg'.
• 2.
  • A) The data from a report that says that women make less money than men on average, despite being highly qualified. Also, many of them have been harassed sexually at work.
  • B) Because harassment and discrimination are very common in the music industry, as suggested by the report and by the personal testimony of different female musicians.
  • C) Because if she had accepted the advances of the male singer, she would have been considered a poor worker. However, if she had reported the musician who harassed her, she would have been sacked.
• 3.
  • A) Barrier
  • B) Genuine
  • C) Unprofessional
• 4.
  • A) Had taken (b)
  • B) Depending on (a)
  • C) Was echoed (d)

2. What, Exactly, Is 'Moderate Drinking'?

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE: "But other countries define moderate drinking, also called low-risk drinking, differently".
  • B) TRUE: "But many researchers now think that those conclusions were based on data analyses that had 'all kinds of methodological problems'".
  • C) FALSE: "A few countries have adjusted their recommendations".
  • D) FALSE: "'Less is more; less is better', Dr. Stockwell said, 'Drink less; live longer'".
• 2.
  • A) Because it did not take into account that people who did not drink usually suffered from some health condition, while it was more common for moderate drinkers to lead healthy lives.
  • B) The new research methods focus primarily on diseases caused by alcohol rather than on general health.
  • C) These new recommendations lower the moderate consumption threshold in general, both for men and women. They are also based on the latest scientific data.
• 3.
  • A) Urgent
  • B) Abstained
  • C) Precise
• 4.
  • A) Was defined (b)
  • B) Include (a)
  • C) As (d)

3. Drink-Driving

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE. The current general limit in Spain is 0.5 g/l, with a lower 0.3 g/l limit for professional and novice drivers, though under 18s are subject to a zero limit. (Line 3)
  • B) FALSE. The new lower generalised limit will put Spain on the same level as Norway and Sweden. (Line 2)
  • C) FALSE. According to European Commission estimates, 25% of all road deaths across the European Union are alcohol-related. (Line 15)
  • D) TRUE. Heavy goods vehicles should also be fitted with these devices. (Line 13)
• 2.
  • A) The text mentions three major causes of car accidents: when drivers and passengers do not wear seatbelts, when people drive faster than legally permitted, and when people drive after drinking alcohol.
  • B) The driver blows into the machine and it doesn't let him/her start the car if the level of alcohol is over the permitted drink-driving alcohol limit.
  • C) It tries to decrease casualties caused by drink-driving, supporting legal measures in the EU, and at the same time advising people to perform well while driving.
• 3.
  • A) Safety
  • B) Proper
  • C) Forum
• 4.
  • A) Will be saved (d)
  • B) Came (c)
  • C) Hasn't Spain also taken (c)

4. Skincare

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE.... The rise of the "baby and child skincare market", expected to reach $380m in market volume by 2028...
  • B) FALSE.... My daughter and her friends are fully aware of the language of "body positivity".... This movement has not really involved the skin issue. (Lines 5-7)
  • C) TRUE. There's never been more pressure to have perfect skin... (Line 14)
  • D) TRUE. These are the body-image lessons dripping from the internet through tweens' relationships with skincare.
• 2.
  • A) What worried the author the most is that there is a new tendency which makes children get obsessed with a standardised perfect skin. This trend does not consider the existence of skin diversity.
  • B) Because the social imposition of being thin and fit has turned into having perfect skin without imperfections among young people.
  • C) The data published by the market-research firm Mintel which shows that nearly 70% of Gen Z men use skin products.
• 3.
  • A) Aware
  • B) Moisturiser
  • C) Merrily
• 4.
  • A) Has been published (c)
  • B) Shouldn't be (b)
  • C) Would have found (c)

5. The Twins Who Created Their Own Language

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE. *The brothers insist Umeri isn't an intentionally secret language. "Umeri isn't ever reduced to a language used to keep things private," they say in an email. "It definitely has a very sentimental value to us".
  • B) FALSE. "An estimated 30-50% of twins develop a shared language".
  • C) FALSE. "They began to translate phrases word for word from English into Spanish. Later they took on Italian".
  • D) TRUE. "Pooling together various grammatical elements of all the languages they had studied, the brothers realised Umeri could actually become a fully-fledged language itself."
• 2.
  • A) Because she thinks that's a more accurate word to describe the phenomenon of cryptophasia.
  • B) Because he was one of the first who listened to them using Umeri at a very young age.
  • C) Because it would be useless to design it, taking into account that there is not a Umeri font.
• 3.
  • A) Intentionally
  • B) Pattern
  • C) Hazy
• 4.

  C, A, B

6. The World's Sixth 'Blue Zone': Why Singapore Values Quality of Life

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) TRUE. "In addition, the number of centenarians in Singapore doubled over the 10-year period from 2010-2020".
  • B) TRUE. "This huge leap in longevity has largely been driven by intentional government policy and investment".
  • C) TRUE. "Keeping the country clean and beautiful also gives residents a sense of security and calm".
  • D) FALSE. "Prioritising the seamless integration of parks, gardens and nature reserves into the cityscape has earned Singapore the reputation of being a 'garden city'".
• 2.
  • A) Nowadays children can expect to live to more than 86 and in the period from 2010-2020 the number of 100-year-old people has doubled.
  • B) Because they have seen firsthand the transformation in community health consciousness.
  • C) For example, Singapore has integrated green areas in the cityscape, and they have implemented strict laws very successfully to achieve this.
• 3.
  • A) Likely
  • B) Enhances
  • C) Efficient
• 4.

  D, B, C

7. Rafael Nadal Announces His Upcoming Retirement from Tennis

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE. "Often called the 'King of Clay' for his dominance on that surface."
  • B) TRUE. "Nadal's career has been defined by not only his success but also his struggles with injuries, which have affected him over the years, especially in the last two seasons."
  • C) TRUE. "He shared his gratitude for everyone who supported him during his long career, including his team."
  • D) FALSE. "His legacy will be remembered not just for his incredible achievements, but also for his perseverance, sportsmanship, and respect for the game."
• 2.
  • A) Nadal's career has been described in the text as an extensive one, taking into account the great number of titles achieved. In this way, the French Open can be highlighted since he has proudly won 14 titles.
  • B) Injuries have influenced the player's career. However, he has overcome all of them to continue winning titles.
  • C) The tennis player Roger Federer has been considered one of the most important opponents in Nadal's career. Nevertheless, they both have demonstrated that rivalry sometimes can be a positive thing, as was proven in the several matches they played.
• 3.
  • A) Achievements
  • B) Milestones
  • C) Supported
• 4.
  • A) Will be played (a)
  • B) On (d)
  • C) Has headed (d)

8. Spanish Anti-Tourism Spills into Winter Season

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE. "Six protesters in Tenerife in an attempt to halt two major tourism projects on the island."
  • B) TRUE. "The country's central bank has reported that nearly half of families who rent at market prices are at risk of poverty or social exclusion."
  • C) FALSE. "As the protests continue beyond the summer, there are particular concerns in destinations like the Canary Islands, where the climate means they receive large numbers of visitors during the winter months."
  • D) TRUE. "Barcelona city hall has announced that short-term apartments will be banned from 2028."
• 2.
  • A) Spain is expected to receive around 25 million more visitors by 2040, increasing from 90 million visitors this year to 115 million.
  • B) ...the industry is essential to the economy and that it drove the country's recovery in the wake of the pandemic.
  • C) Measures include Barcelona's plan to ban short-term tourist apartments starting in 2028, the introduction of limits on the number of visitors to natural parks in Tenerife, and a proposed charge for entering Seville's popular Plaza de España square.
• 3.
  • A) Halt
  • B) Squirted
  • C) Banned
• 4.
  • A) d) might have influenced
  • B) a) had addressed
  • C) d) more significant

9. Heartstopper Star on What Representing the Black, Queer Community Means to Her

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) FALSE. "It's hard to deny that the supporting cast are a huge, monumental reason for fans tuning in too".
  • B) TRUE. "Tara's relationship with Darcy this season touches on boundary setting and navigating codependency".
  • C) TRUE. "Corinna takes immense pride in contributing to destigmatising Black queerness."
  • D) FALSE. "Natural Black hair didn't use to get much screen time on TV and film."
• 2.
  • A) By portraying an unhealthy relationship on camera, she has learnt what the signs are and it has served as a reminder of what to avoid in real life.
  • B) He has been reassuring with his words ("take your time", "breathe into it") as well as having guided her through the difficult task of portraying anxiety.
  • C) There's still a long way to go, but it is getting better.
• 3.
  • A) Ensemble
  • B) Grown-up
  • C) Erratic
• 4.
  • A) Which (d)
  • B) Her to breathe (b)
  • C) Representing (c)

10. Is Our Handwriting Getting Worse? Technology and Writing

Preguntas y Respuestas

• 1.
  • A) TRUE. "A business administrator named Ramón Rubio founded a small academy aimed primarily at training candidates who aspired to become accountants in their professional development."
  • B) FALSE. "Visually, it is very different from the print or script typeface that predominates today."
  • C) FALSE. "This lack of handwriting has adopted forms more similar to those of printed letters."
  • D) TRUE. "A series of graphological features are established that will remain intact in adulthood and that, in the eyes of a graphology specialist, will say a lot about the person who is writing."
• 2.
  • A) They have been used for more than 50 years - since the 1970s.
  • B) Students are not used to handwriting, so now their calligraphy is changing, getting closer to a printed one.
  • C) Yes, because as we get older we change our calligraphy and, according to experts, it can tell a lot about our life.
• 3.
  • A) Reinforce
  • B) Strokes
  • C) Adolescence
• 4.
  • A) Whose (b)
  • B) Joining (a)
  • C) For (b)