解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AHard shells that open and close
2. BThin skin stretched between finger bones
3. CFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
4. DFur that grows into thin flaps

The tides in the ocean rise and fall mainly because of the pull of the moon’s gravity on Earth’s water. What mainly causes the tides?

1. ARivers flowing into the sea
2. BThe pull of the moon’s gravity
3. CHeat from the sun on the water
4. DStrong winds over the ocean

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ASharp beaks and long legs
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
4. DStrong wings and a long, quiet tail

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

In the 1840s, the doctor Ignaz Semmelweis noticed that many mothers died after childbirth in wards where doctors came straight from performing autopsies. When he required doctors to wash their hands in a chlorine solution, the death rate dropped sharply. What does the passage suggest?

1. AAutopsies were no longer performed in that hospital after the year 1840.
2. BChlorine was used to make medicines for new mothers.
3. CThe mothers died because of problems during birth only.
4. DHand washing reduced the spread of infection to the mothers.

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. AGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
2. BGlass can be recycled again and again.
3. CMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
4. DNew glass is made from sand.

The author writes: “In a survey, 80% of patients said they were satisfied with the clinic. However, only 10% of patients returned the survey.” What is the author suggesting?

1. AMost patients were unhappy with the clinic.
2. BThe result may not represent all patients.
3. CThe clinic sent too many surveys.
4. DThe 80% figure must be a typing error.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A4, 2, 1, 3
2. B2, 4, 1, 3
3. C2, 1, 4, 3
4. D1, 2, 4, 3