解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. AUse sticks as tools
2. BSwim to catch fish
3. CCopy human words
4. DNest underground

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

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BLoud laughter at a joke
3. CClapping to show approval
4. DShouting loudly to complain

Sam’s note to his roommate said: “Gone to the gym. Back at 6. Please take the chicken out of the freezer.” What does Sam want his roommate to do?

1. ABuy more chicken at the shop
2. BMeet him at the gym at 6 for a workout
3. CCook dinner before he returns
4. DTake the chicken out of the freezer

“Ella stared at the empty page. The essay was due in an hour, and she had written only her name.” How does Ella most likely feel?

1. AAmused
2. BWorried
3. CRelaxed
4. DProud

A pie chart of a family’s monthly budget shows: housing 40%, food 20%, transport 15%, savings 10%, other 15%. Which statement is true?

1. AFood and transport together exceed housing.
2. BTransport takes more than food.
3. CSavings are the second largest share of the budget.
4. DHousing takes the largest share.

“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 restaurants asked to close for the summer.
2. BThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
3. CFew people came to the first festival.
4. DThe first festival was a big success.

The following sentences are out of order. (1) The water then soaks into the ground or runs into rivers. (2) Water vapour cools and condenses into clouds. (3) The sun heats water, which evaporates. (4) Water falls as rain or snow. What is the correct order?

1. A3, 2, 4, 1
2. B2, 3, 1, 4
3. C1, 2, 3, 4
4. D3, 4, 2, 1

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe is disappointed but hiding it.
2. BHe is happy for the other players.
3. CHe truly never wanted to play.
4. DHe is excited to go home early.