解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

“The sky grew dark, the wind picked up and the first heavy drops began to fall.” What is most likely about to happen?

1. AA sunrise
2. BA storm
3. CA heat wave
4. DA snowfall in summer

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AAll day long
2. BTonight
3. CThis morning
4. DThis afternoon

Ice melts when it is heated, turning into liquid water. If the water is heated more, it boils and turns into a gas called water vapour. What does water turn into when it boils?

1. AWater vapour
2. BSea salt crystals
3. CIce
4. DLiquid oil

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam stood under a bright light.
2. BSam felt too hot to play.
3. CSam’s face turned red with anger.
4. DSam looked very happy.

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo compare frogs and toads
2. BTo describe where toads lay eggs
3. CTo explain how frogs breathe
4. DTo argue that toads make good pets

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ABored
2. BGentle
3. CStrict
4. DRushed

“Some critics call the festival a waste of money. Yet last year it brought 20 000 visitors to town, and local hotels and restaurants had their busiest week of the year.” Which claim does the evidence mainly support?

1. AHotels lose money during the festival.
2. BThe festival should be held every week.
3. CThe festival benefits local businesses.
4. DThe festival costs too much to run.

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
2. BIt needs independent and wider testing.
3. CIt is proven true for all types of water.
4. DIt is reliable because the company ran the test.