解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
2. BSharp beaks and long legs
3. CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
4. DBright feathers and loud calls

“The sun was setting over the desert, and the camels rested near a small pool of water surrounded by palm trees.” What is the setting of this sentence?

1. AA desert in the evening
2. BA forest at sunrise
3. CA beach at midday
4. DA snowy mountain at night

Loud noise can damage hearing over time. People who work with loud machines should wear ear protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs. What should people who work with loud machines wear?

1. AEar protection
2. BSafety glasses
3. CSteel-toed boots
4. DThick gloves

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. AComparison
2. BCause and effect
3. CContrast
4. DTime order or sequence

“The vet told the Lees that their dog was overweight. She advised smaller meals, fewer treats and a longer walk each day.” What can you conclude about the vet’s advice?

1. AIt aims to cure the dog’s fear of walks.
2. BIt aims to teach the dog new tricks.
3. CIt aims to help the dog gain weight.
4. DIt aims to help the dog lose weight.

Florence Nightingale collected data on deaths among soldiers in the Crimean War. She showed in clear diagrams that more soldiers died from disease than from battle wounds, and she used this evidence to persuade the government to improve hospital sanitation. What was Nightingale’s main goal in collecting the data?

1. ATo design better weapons for the army
2. BTo prove that battle wounds were not dangerous
3. CTo convince officials to improve hospital conditions
4. DTo teach soldiers how to draw diagrams

“The soup kitchen served 200 meals in January and 260 in February. The manager said the rise was due to the cold weather.” Which information would best test the manager’s explanation?

1. AThe size of the kitchen
2. BThe price of soup ingredients
3. CMeals served in warmer months
4. DThe names of the volunteers

“The pain reliever starts working within 30 minutes. Its effects last about 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.” A patient takes the first dose at 8 a.m. If the patient takes each next dose only when the previous one wears off, at what time would the third dose be taken?

1. A4 p.m.
2. B2 p.m.
3. C8 p.m.
4. D6 p.m.