解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is made mostly of gas and has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?

1. AA frozen ocean
2. BA large moon
3. CA giant storm
4. DA deep crater

Sunscreen protects the skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. Experts advise using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and putting it on again every two hours outdoors. What does the passage say about reapplying sunscreen?

1. AIt should be put on once in the morning only.
2. BIt should be put on again every two hours outdoors.
3. CIt should be put on only when it is very sunny.
4. DIt is not needed at all with a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BJo
3. CKen
4. DMia

Passage: “Coral reefs are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea.” Why might coral reefs be compared to rainforests?

1. ABoth are found only on mountains.
2. BBoth receive a lot of rain.
3. CBoth are home to a great variety of life.
4. DBoth are made mainly of tall trees.

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
2. BHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
3. CHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
4. DHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.

“Turn the oven off, then let the cake cool in the tin for ten minutes. After that, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.” What should be done just before the cake is iced?

1. ALet it cool completely on a wire rack.
2. BTurn the oven back on.
3. CPut it in the fridge for ten minutes.
4. DLeave it in the tin for an hour.

A study compares two groups of patients after knee surgery. Group A did physiotherapy three times a week; Group B did it once a week. After two months, Group A could walk farther. The groups were similar in age and health at the start. Why does it matter that the groups were similar at the start?

1. AIt shows that once a week is the best amount.
2. BIt proves that age has no effect on recovery.
3. CIt makes physiotherapy the more likely cause.
4. DIt means that Group B did not have surgery.

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?

1. AWhether patients were randomly chosen to get calls
2. BThe time of day each call was made
3. CThe colour of the hospital’s discharge forms
4. DThe name of each nurse who called