解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?

1. AThey let air and water into the soil.
2. BThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
4. DThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CLoud laughter at a joke
4. DShouting loudly to complain

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BKen
3. CMia
4. DJo

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ARushed
2. BGentle
3. CStrict
4. DBored

“Unlike the noisy city where she grew up, the village was so quiet that Maya could hear the stream from her bedroom.” What contrast does the author draw?

1. ABetween early morning and late evening
2. BBetween the stream and the river
3. CBetween city noise and village quiet
4. DBetween Maya and her bedroom

“The volunteer firefighters train every Tuesday evening, even though most of them have full-time jobs during the day.” What does this detail show about the volunteers?

1. AThey are paid well for training.
2. BThey are committed to the role.
3. CThey train only once a year.
4. DThey have no jobs during the day.

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. ATake morning medicines with a small sip of water
2. BEat a small snack but drink nothing
3. CHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea
4. DDrink a full glass of juice with medicines

“The nurse noticed that Mr. Diaz, usually chatty, had barely spoken all morning and had left most of his breakfast. She sat down beside him and asked how he was feeling.” Why did the nurse most likely sit down with Mr. Diaz?

1. AShe noticed a change in his usual behaviour.
2. BShe needed him to sign a form.
3. CShe was waiting for the doctor.
4. DShe wanted him to finish his breakfast.