解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

“Amira was furious when she found that someone had taken her bike without asking. Her face turned red, and she stamped her foot.” What does “furious” mean?

1. AVery sad
2. BVery scared
3. CVery angry
4. DVery sleepy

The heart has four chambers. The two upper chambers are called atria, and the two lower chambers are called ventricles. What are the two lower chambers called?

1. AValves
2. BCoronary arteries
3. CAtria
4. DVentricles

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. ASunshine
2. BPollen
3. COxygen
4. DWater

“Our hospital’s new cafeteria is the best in the region. It opened in May and serves meals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.” Which part of the passage is an opinion?

1. AThe cafeteria opened in May.
2. BThe cafeteria closes at 7 p.m.
3. CThe cafeteria starts serving meals at 7 a.m. daily.
4. DThe cafeteria is the best in the region.

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. ACyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
2. BMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
3. CMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
4. DBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.

“The hikers had planned to reach the summit by noon. But when dark clouds gathered and the wind grew stronger, the leader turned the group around.” Why did the leader turn the group around?

1. AThe group had already reached the top.
2. BThe hikers were too hungry to go on.
3. CThe leader wanted to arrive before noon.
4. DThe weather was becoming dangerous.

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. ABusinesses should close at sunset.
2. BThe law will reduce noise at night.
3. CThe law will hurt late-night businesses.
4. DResidents should be able to sleep well.

“Despite years of warnings, the town did not repair the old dam. When the storm came, the water broke through and flooded the valley.” What is the author most likely suggesting?

1. AThe storm was the only cause of the flood.
2. BThe warnings about the old dam turned out to be incorrect.
3. CThe flood could probably have been prevented.
4. DThe town repaired the dam just in time.