1.やさしい
In autumn, squirrels bury nuts in many places to eat during winter. They do not find all of them, and some of the forgotten nuts grow into new trees. What sometimes happens to forgotten nuts?
- AThey grow into new trees.
- BFarmers dig them up.
- CThey turn to stone.
- DBirds eat them.
2.やさしい
Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?
- AWalking on the forest floor
- BHanging in trees
- CSwimming in rivers
- DDigging underground
3.やさしい
Drinking enough water helps the body control its temperature. Water also carries nutrients to cells and removes waste through the kidneys. Many adults need about two litres of fluid a day, and more in hot weather. According to the passage, how does water help remove waste?
- ABy lowering the temperature of the cells
- BBy carrying nutrients to cells
- CThrough the kidneys
- DThrough the skin only
4.ふつう
“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?
- AHe thinks the trip will be sunny and warm.
- BHe does not really want to go on the school trip.
- CHe expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
- DHe has forgotten the date of the school trip.
5.ふつう
“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?
- AHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
- BHe was brave enough to face his fear.
- CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
- DHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.
6.ふつう
Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds removes many germs. Soap breaks up the oily layer that holds germs on the skin, and rinsing washes them away. What is the author’s main purpose?
- ATo persuade readers to buy a certain brand of soap
- BTo explain how handwashing with soap removes germs
- CTo compare soap with hand sanitiser in detail
- DTo tell a story about a person who got sick
7.むずかしい
“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?
- ATo describe how to become a nurse
- BTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
- CTo argue that doctors are unnecessary
- DTo explain how doctors give orders
8.むずかしい
“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?
- ASleep matters more than passing education trends.
- BStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
- CTeachers should follow every new fashion.
- DEducation never changes over 25 years.
解答
- 1. A · They grow into new trees.
- 2. B · Hanging in trees
- 3. C · Through the kidneys
- 4. C · He expects bad weather and likes to be prepared.
- 5. B · He was brave enough to face his fear.
- 6. B · To explain how handwashing with soap removes germs
- 7. B · To challenge a narrow view of nursing
- 8. A · Sleep matters more than passing education trends.
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