解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. AHanging in trees
2. BWalking on the forest floor
3. CDigging underground
4. DSwimming in rivers

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 fridge
2. BOn a sunny windowsill
3. CIn a warm cupboard
4. DIn the freezer only

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery tall
2. BVery small
3. CVery old
4. DVery modern

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey keep the water warm for the kelp.
2. BThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
3. CThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.
4. DThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.

“Maria ran to the window every time a car passed. At last, a red truck pulled into the driveway, and she rushed to the door shouting, ‘Dad’s home!’” What can you infer?

1. AMaria wanted the car to go away.
2. BMaria had been waiting eagerly for her father.
3. CMaria did not know who owned the red truck outside.
4. DMaria was afraid of the red truck.

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
2. BFew people came to the first festival.
3. CThe first festival was a big success.
4. DThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.

The author writes: “A balanced breakfast improves concentration, and most of our pupils who skip breakfast struggle in morning lessons. The school should therefore offer a free breakfast club.” Which statement, if true, would most weaken this argument?

1. ASome teachers also skip breakfast at home.
2. BMorning lessons begin at nine o’clock.
3. CPupils who skip breakfast would not attend a club.
4. DBreakfast foods are already sold in many local shops.

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. AWalking 60 minutes without a rest
2. BCarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
3. CWalking 20 minutes three times a day
4. DLifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf