解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A5 kilometres
2. B6 kilometres
3. C3 kilometres
4. D2 kilometres

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A9 a.m.
2. B6 p.m.
3. C8 a.m.
4. D1 p.m.

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo attract other foxes in spring
2. BTo stay cool in the winter snow
3. CTo blend in with its surroundings
4. DTo warn its enemies to stay far away

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AWhy older people should move away
2. BThe best way to prepare for a storm
3. CPeople helping one another in hard times
4. DThe danger of living near old trees

“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?

1. AA fear of being alone at night
2. BA plan to sell the lighthouse
3. CA wish to exercise his knees
4. DA sense of duty to the ships

“I watched as Mrs. Grey slowly climbed the steps, stopping on each one to catch her breath. ‘She’s getting older,’ I thought sadly.” From which point of view is the story told?

1. AFirst person, by a narrator who observes
2. BFirst person, by Mrs. Grey herself
3. CSecond person, addressing the reader
4. DThird person, through Mrs. Grey’s thoughts

The hospital’s visitor policy states: “Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient at a time. Children under 12 must be with an adult. Visitors with a cough or fever should not visit.” Which visitor follows the policy?

1. AThree adults visiting the same patient together at noon
2. BAn adult with no symptoms visiting alone at 3 p.m.
3. CAn adult with a fever visiting at 11 a.m.
4. DA 10-year-old visiting alone at 5 p.m.

“The forest fire was finally under control after three days. Firefighters praised the townspeople, who had cleared dry brush around their homes weeks earlier, for saving many houses.” Why did the firefighters praise the townspeople?

1. AThey left the town before the fire began.
2. BThey put out the fire themselves on the first day.
3. CThey called the firefighters very quickly.
4. DTheir earlier preparation helped protect houses.