解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?

1. ATo warn its enemies to stay far away
2. BTo stay cool in the winter snow
3. CTo attract other foxes in spring
4. DTo blend in with its surroundings

An ambulance siren sounds higher as it comes towards you and lower as it moves away. This change in sound is called the Doppler effect. What is the Doppler effect, according to the passage?

1. AThe speed at which an ambulance can travel
2. BThe echo of a sound off tall buildings
3. CThe loudness of an ambulance siren at night
4. DThe change in a sound as its source moves

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

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

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is not really injured at all.
2. BHe did not notice that he had fallen over.
3. CHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
4. DHe wants everyone to worry about him.

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 made mainly of tall trees.
4. DBoth are home to a great variety of life.

A thermometer reading of 39 °C (102.2 °F) is described as a high fever in the nurse’s notes. The next morning, the reading is 37 °C (98.6 °F). What does this suggest?

1. AThe patient’s fever has got worse.
2. BThe thermometer must be broken.
3. CThe patient has a new infection.
4. DThe patient’s fever has come down.

“Researchers gave half of a group of volunteers a new vitamin and the other half a dummy pill. Neither the volunteers nor the researchers knew who got which until the end.” Why did the researchers keep this secret?

1. ATo make the study finish more quickly
2. BTo save money on vitamins
3. CTo stop expectations from affecting the results
4. DTo keep the volunteers from talking

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 school plans to start even earlier next year.
4. DThe later start has failed, and attendance has fallen sharply.