解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AA hospital for children in New York
2. BThe American Red Cross
3. CThe first nursing school in America
4. DA medical school for women doctors

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. APandas eat many different foods.
2. BPandas live in cold mountains.
3. CBamboo provides little energy.
4. DBamboo is hard to find in China.

“Sara loves to read. For example, she finishes two or three books every week.” What does the phrase “For example” show?

1. AThe writer is about to end the story here.
2. BThe second sentence disagrees with the first.
3. CAn example supporting the first sentence follows.
4. DA different opinion is about to be given.

“Marco checked the weather report three times, packed an extra jacket and put an umbrella by the door the night before the school trip.” What can you infer about Marco?

1. AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
2. BHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
3. CHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
4. DHe does not really want to go on the school trip.

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AAmused
2. BProud
3. CWorried
4. DRelaxed

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
2. BBy ignoring the argument completely
3. CBy presenting research that supports some homework
4. DBy telling a personal story about homework from school

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AThe storm made him more cautious.
2. BHe has never experienced a storm.
3. CHe enjoys listening to the radio.
4. DHe is planning a camping trip.

Researchers found that people who own dogs live longer, on average, than people who do not. The author concludes that buying a dog will make a person live longer. What is the main weakness in the author’s reasoning?

1. AThe study actually found that dog owners live shorter lives than others.
2. BThe researchers did not study any people who own dogs.
3. CDogs do not live as long as their owners.
4. DA link between two things does not prove that one causes the other.