解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool it under cool running water for about 20 minutes. Do not use ice, which can damage the skin further. What should you NOT use on a minor burn?

1. ACool water
2. BRunning water
3. CA clean cloth
4. DIce

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
2. BThe change in a sound as its source moves
3. CThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night
4. DThe echo of a sound off tall buildings

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

“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 city noise and village quiet
3. CBetween the stream and the river
4. DBetween Maya and her bedroom

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AMountains are dangerous in winter.
2. BWinter is the worst season of the year.
3. CLearning goes both ways.
4. DDoctors should live in large cities.

“Insurance card: Member: J. Smith. Plan: Basic. Covers: doctor visits, hospital stays. Does not cover: dental, eye care.” Which service would this plan NOT pay for?

1. AA week-long stay in hospital
2. BA visit to the doctor
3. CA night in hospital
4. DA dental check-up

“The children’s faces fell when the teacher announced that the zoo trip had been cancelled. Then she smiled and said, ‘Instead, the zoo is coming to us!’” How do the children’s feelings most likely change?

1. AFrom happiness to sadness
2. BFrom disappointment to excitement
3. CFrom boredom to anger
4. DFrom excitement to fear and worry

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears
2. BTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
3. CTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
4. DTo persuade patients to avoid having surgery