解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. ASwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
2. BThe town closed its outdoor pool.
3. CTwice as many children took swimming lessons.
4. DFewer adults went swimming.

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is found under the ocean
2. BOne that will never erupt again
3. COne that is quiet but could erupt again
4. DOne that is erupting at this moment

The Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, is so salty that people can float on its surface without trying. Very few living things can survive in its water. Why can people float easily in the Dead Sea?

1. AThe water is very salty.
2. BThe water is very cold.
3. CThe water moves very fast.
4. DThe water is very shallow.

“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?

1. ATo keep the patient warm and comfortable
2. BTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
3. CTo follow a dress code for visitors
4. DTo prevent the spread of infection

“The council says the new bike path will reduce traffic. Local shop owners worry that losing parking spaces will mean fewer customers.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo describe the history of the local shops
2. BTo present two views on the bike path
3. CTo persuade readers to buy a bike
4. DTo explain how to build a bike path

“When you exercise in hot weather, your body sweats to cool down. If you do not replace the lost fluid, you can become dehydrated, which may cause dizziness and headaches.” What is the main point of the passage?

1. AReplacing fluid prevents dehydration in heat.
2. BHot weather is good for exercising.
3. CHeadaches are caused only by hot weather.
4. DSweating is a sign of serious illness.

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

The author writes: “Online reviews are useful when choosing a restaurant. Still, readers should remember that people are more likely to write a review after a very good or very bad experience.” What is the author warning about?

1. AOnline reviews are always written by owners.
2. BOnly bad experiences are written about.
3. CReviews may not reflect typical experiences.
4. DRestaurants should not be reviewed online.