解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. ARivers flowing into the sea
2. BStrong winds over the ocean
3. CHeat from the sun on the water
4. DThe pull of the moon’s gravity

Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?

1. AHer ID
2. BHer library books
3. CHer old card
4. DHer receipt

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo help the body fall asleep
2. BTo slow down breathing
3. CTo send more oxygen to working muscles
4. DTo cool down the skin quickly

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

“The patient’s blood pressure was stable throughout the night, with every reading close to the one before.” What does “stable” mean here?

1. ANot changing much
2. BGetting harder to read
3. CRising quickly
4. DToo low to measure

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep her uniform clean for lunch
2. BTo prevent the spread of infection
3. CTo keep the patient warm and comfortable
4. DTo follow a dress code for visitors

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe had forgotten his wallet.
2. BHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
3. CHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
4. DHe was short of time.

A graph shows that ice-cream sales and sunburn cases both rise in summer. A writer concludes that eating ice cream causes sunburn. What is the best explanation for the link?

1. AHot, sunny weather increases both.
2. BIce cream makes skin more sensitive.
3. CSunburn makes people want ice cream.
4. DThe graph must contain a mistake.