解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

“Kevin is the tallest boy in the class. He often helps the teacher reach things on the top shelf.” Why does Kevin often help the teacher?

1. AHe is the teacher’s son.
2. BHe wants to sit near the shelf.
3. CHe is the oldest boy in the class.
4. DHe is tall enough to reach high shelves.

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AAn iron nail
2. BA plastic cup
3. CA sheet of paper
4. DA wooden spoon

A pharmacy sign reads: “Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday.” On which day does the pharmacy close earliest?

1. AFriday
2. BMonday
3. CSaturday
4. DWednesday

A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?

1. ATo list the chapters of the book
2. BTo show the source of the information
3. CTo give the meaning of a difficult word
4. DTo tell the reader to turn the page

“The storm knocked down power lines across the county. Schools closed, and many families spent the night by candlelight.” What was the effect of the fallen power lines?

1. AThe storm became stronger.
2. BFamilies bought new power lines.
3. CMany homes had no electricity.
4. DSchools opened earlier the next day.

Hand sanitiser is useful when soap and water are not available. Still, washing with soap and water is better when hands are visibly dirty, because sanitiser does not remove dirt and grease well. What can you infer from the passage?

1. ASoap and water are the better choice for greasy hands.
2. BHand sanitiser removes dirt better than soap.
3. CHand sanitiser should never be used.
4. DSoap and water are only needed in hospitals and clinics, not at home.

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

The author writes: “Our school’s new start time of 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. has been a success. Attendance is up, and students say they feel more awake. A few parents have complained about later pick-ups.” Which statement best summarises the passage?

1. AThe later start helps students, but some parents object.
2. BParents and students all dislike the later start.
3. CThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.
4. DThe school plans to start even earlier next year.