解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
2. BA tree that keeps its leaves all year
3. CA tree with very bright green leaves
4. DA tree that grows only in spring

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
2. BAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
3. CAbout 2 to 3 hours a night
4. DAbout 5 to 6 hours a night

Elephants use their trunks for many tasks. They breathe and smell through them, pick up food, drink water and even greet other elephants. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. AElephants have a strong sense of smell.
2. BElephants drink a lot of water.
3. CAn elephant’s trunk has many uses.
4. DElephants greet one another often.

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt helps control weight.
2. BIt can also improve mood and sleep.
3. CIt strengthens the heart and lungs.
4. DExercise has many benefits.

A notice says: “The water will be turned off in Building C from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday for pipe repairs. Please store some water in advance.” What does the notice suggest residents should do?

1. ALeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
2. BRepair the pipes in their own apartments.
3. CKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
4. DUse only bottled water until Friday night.

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe hikers decided not to reach the top.
2. BThe view was worth the difficult climb.
3. CThe view was disappointing after the climb.
4. DThe trail was easy and flat all the way.

The author writes: “Many people skip the flu vaccine because they believe it can give them the flu. The injected vaccine contains no live virus, so it cannot cause the illness. Mild soreness or a low temperature for a day is a normal sign that the body is building protection.” What is the purpose of the last sentence?

1. ATo explain that mild side effects are not the flu
2. BTo list the symptoms of severe flu
3. CTo argue that the vaccine causes the flu
4. DTo advise people to skip the vaccine if they feel unwell

The author writes: “Teenagers today spend too much time on their phones. My nephew is always texting at dinner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AIt gives too much data about teenage phone use.
2. BIt uses a single example to judge all teenagers.
3. CIt does not say what kind of phone the nephew has.
4. DIt argues that phones are useful for teenagers.