1.やさしい
Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?
- AThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
- BThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
- CThey let air and water into the soil.
- DThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
2.やさしい
Hannah lost her library card. She went to the front desk, showed her ID and paid a small fee. The librarian printed a new card for her. What did Hannah show at the front desk?
- AHer ID
- BHer library books
- CHer receipt
- DHer old card
3.やさしい
The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?
- AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
- BThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
- CThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
- DClouds cover Earth for half of each year.
4.ふつう
In the sentence “The medicine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive after taking it,” what does “drowsiness” mean?
- AItchy skin
- BDizziness
- CSleepiness
- DHunger
5.ふつう
“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?
- ATime order or sequence
- BCause and effect
- CContrast
- DComparison
6.ふつう
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?
- ALeave Building C and stay away for the whole of Thursday.
- BRepair the pipes in their own apartments.
- CUse only bottled water until Friday night.
- DKeep some water ready before Thursday morning.
7.むずかしい
A report states: “Patients who received a phone call from a nurse after leaving hospital were less likely to return within 30 days than patients who did not.” Which further information would best help show that the calls caused the difference?
- AThe name of each nurse who called
- BWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
- CThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
- DThe time of day each call was made
8.むずかしい
Read the sentences: (1) Finally, the nurse records the result. (2) First, the nurse washes her hands. (3) Next, she places the thermometer under the patient’s tongue. (4) Then she waits for the beep and reads the number. Which order is correct?
- A2, 4, 3, 1
- B3, 2, 4, 1
- C2, 3, 4, 1
- D1, 2, 3, 4
解答
- 1. C · They let air and water into the soil.
- 2. A · Her ID
- 3. A · Earth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
- 4. C · Sleepiness
- 5. B · Cause and effect
- 6. D · Keep some water ready before Thursday morning.
- 7. B · Whether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
- 8. C · 2, 3, 4, 1
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