解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Wool comes from sheep. Once a year, farmers shear the sheep, cutting off their thick coats. The wool is then cleaned, spun into yarn and used to make clothes. What happens to the wool right after it is cut off?

1. AIt is cleaned.
2. BIt is spun into yarn.
3. CIt is made into clothes.
4. DIt is fed back to the sheep.

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ALoud laughter at a joke
2. BShouting loudly to complain
3. CSilence after a sad song
4. DClapping to show approval

“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 tall enough to reach high shelves.
4. DHe is the oldest boy in the class.

“The road was icy, so Dad drove slowly and kept a long distance from the car in front.” Why did Dad drive this way?

1. ATo save fuel on the long journey
2. BTo let the car in front pass him
3. CTo drive safely on the slippery road
4. DTo arrive at work early

“The city council voted to build a new library. Construction will begin in March and should take about eighteen months.” If construction begins in March this year, about when should it finish?

1. AIn September of next year
2. BIn September this year
3. CIn March of next year
4. DIn March two years from now

The river flooded after a week of heavy rain. Water covered the main road, so the town closed it and set up a detour through the hills. What caused the town to close the main road?

1. ARepairs being made in the hills
2. BSnow falling during the week
3. CFlood water covering the main road
4. DA traffic accident on the detour

“Many people think nurses simply follow doctors’ orders. In reality, nurses assess patients, plan care, teach families and often notice early warning signs before anyone else.” What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo argue that doctors are unnecessary
2. BTo challenge a narrow view of nursing
3. CTo describe how to become a nurse
4. DTo explain how doctors give orders

A report says: “In 2020, the clinic saw 400 patients with asthma. In 2023, it saw 600.” Which conclusion is best supported?

1. AThe clinic saw twice as many asthma patients in 2023.
2. BThe clinic saw 50 percent more asthma patients in 2023.
3. CAsthma has become more common nationwide.
4. DThe clinic’s treatment of asthma has become worse.