解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AOlympia
2. BRome
3. CParis
4. DAthens

When Leo opened the door, the kitchen was full of smoke and the smoke alarm was beeping. A pan was still on the stove. What most likely happened?

1. AFood on the stove had burned.
2. BLeo had cleaned the kitchen.
3. CA window had been left open.
4. DThe alarm was being tested by the landlord.

“Ellie’s room was a mess. Clothes covered the floor, books were piled on the bed and her shoes were under the desk.” What is the main idea?

1. AEllie had many shoes.
2. BEllie’s room was untidy.
3. CEllie read in bed.
4. DEllie had moved house.

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
2. BLeo lived with his family.
3. CThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
4. DHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they are home to about a quarter of all marine species. Warmer water can cause corals to lose the algae that feed them, a process called bleaching. What does the word “yet” signal in the first sentence?

1. AA sequence of events in the life of a coral
2. BA contrast between the reefs’ small area and their many species
3. CAn example of a species that lives on a reef
4. DA cause-and-effect link between warmer water and coral bleaching

A medicine label reads: “Take one tablet twice daily with food. Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel drowsy. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.” What can you infer from the label?

1. AThe medicine is safe to mix with alcohol.
2. BThe medicine may cause drowsiness.
3. CThe medicine must be taken on an empty stomach.
4. DThe medicine should be taken once a day.

The author writes: “Since the town banned plastic bags, litter on the beach has fallen. Therefore, the ban is the only reason the beach is cleaner.” What is the main weakness of this argument?

1. AThe author gives no date for the ban.
2. BThe author does not say who lives near the beach.
3. COther changes may also have reduced the litter.
4. DPlastic bags are not really a type of beach litter.

“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?

1. ALena was excited about a surprise.
2. BLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
3. CLena expected bad news.
4. DLena knew who was calling.