解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

An email reads: “Hi team, the staff meeting has moved from Monday at 2 p.m. to Tuesday at 2 p.m. It will still be held in Room 4. Thanks, Dana.” What has changed about the meeting?

1. AThe time of 2 p.m.
2. BThe room
3. CThe day
4. DThe person in charge

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the freezer only
2. BIn a warm cupboard
3. CIn the fridge
4. DOn a sunny windowsill

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. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BSharp beaks and long legs
3. CBright feathers and loud calls
4. DLarge eyes and excellent hearing

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATime to call emergency services
2. BTrouble seeing out of one eye
3. CTemperature rising suddenly and sharply
4. DTiredness in the arms and legs

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy presenting research that supports some homework
2. BBy ignoring the argument completely
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time

“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 disappointing after the climb.
3. CThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
4. DThe view was worth the difficult climb.

“Ever since the storm, Mr. Novak checked the sky every morning and kept a torch (flashlight) and a radio by the door.” What does this suggest about Mr. Novak?

1. AHe is planning a camping trip.
2. BHe has never experienced a storm.
3. CHe enjoys listening to the radio.
4. DThe storm made him more cautious.

“At first, the villagers laughed at Ana’s plan to plant trees on the bare hillside. Ten years later, the forest she started prevented a landslide that would have buried the village.” What is the main theme?

1. APatient effort can prove its worth over time.
2. BVillagers should never laugh at the plans of strangers.
3. CLandslides are common in mountain villages.
4. DPlanting trees is a quick way to get rich.