解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

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

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

A pharmacy sign reads: “Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday.” On which day does the pharmacy close earliest?

1. AMonday
2. BSaturday
3. CWednesday
4. DFriday

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA frozen ocean
2. BA deep crater
3. CA large moon
4. DA giant storm

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe where toads lay eggs
2. BTo explain how frogs breathe
3. CTo compare frogs and toads
4. DTo argue that toads make good pets

Grace wanted a dog, but her apartment did not allow pets. She began volunteering at an animal shelter on weekends, walking and feeding the dogs. What can you infer about why Grace volunteered?

1. AShe was paid to work at the shelter.
2. BShe wanted to spend time with dogs.
3. CShe wanted to move to a new apartment.
4. DShe was afraid of dogs.

“Every morning, Mr. Patel opened his bakery at 5 a.m. By 7 a.m., a line of customers stretched down the street.” What can you infer about the bakery?

1. AIt opens later than other shops.
2. BIt is popular with many customers.
3. CIt sells only one type of bread.
4. DIt is closing down soon.

Before 1900, many people believed that diseases were caused by “bad air”. The work of scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch showed that specific microorganisms cause specific diseases. This germ theory changed how doctors prevented and treated illness. Which choice best describes the structure of the passage?

1. AA list of diseases in order of how common they are
2. BA problem, several solutions and a personal opinion
3. CAn old idea, the evidence that replaced it, and its effect
4. DA story told from the point of view of a doctor

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. ASwim alone and use the diving board
2. BSwim alone, but not use the diving board
3. CSwim only with an adult in the water
4. DUse the diving board only with an adult