1.やさしい
Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?
- ATo help her remember important information
- BTo practise her handwriting every day
- CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
- DTo write stories for her grandchildren
2.やさしい
Giraffes are the tallest land animals. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in trees that other animals cannot reach. How do long necks help giraffes?
- AThey let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.
- BThey help giraffes drink from deep rivers.
- CThey keep giraffes warm at night.
- DThey help giraffes run faster than lions.
3.やさしい
When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?
- AIt rolls into a ball.
- BIt climbs a tree.
- CIt calls loudly.
- DIt runs into water.
4.ふつう
“Before the nurse entered the isolation room, she put on a gown, gloves and a mask. When she left, she removed them and washed her hands.” What is the most likely reason for these steps?
- ATo keep the patient warm and comfortable
- BTo follow a dress code for visitors
- CTo keep her uniform clean for lunch
- DTo prevent the spread of infection
5.ふつう
“The patient said he felt ‘as weak as a kitten’ after his long illness.” What does the patient mean?
- AHe wanted a pet cat.
- BHe felt very weak.
- CHe felt playful and lively.
- DHe felt very sleepy.
6.ふつう
“Mary Seacole was a Jamaican-born nurse who travelled to the Crimean War at her own expense. There she ran a hotel near the battlefield where she cared for sick and injured soldiers.” What does “at her own expense” mean?
- AShe was paid by the army to go.
- BShe went against her family’s wishes.
- CShe paid the costs of the trip herself.
- DShe travelled there in great danger.
7.むずかしい
“The new policy allows staff to work from home two days a week. Employees who need to see patients must still work on site every day.” Which employee can work from home under the policy?
- AA nurse who sees patients daily
- BA physiotherapist treating patients
- CAn office billing clerk
- DA doctor running daily clinics
8.むずかしい
“The phone rang at 3 a.m. Lena’s heart pounded as she reached for it, already imagining the worst.” What does the author suggest by “already imagining the worst”?
- ALena knew who was calling.
- BLena expected bad news.
- CLena was annoyed by a wrong number.
- DLena was excited about a surprise.
解答
- 1. A · To help her remember important information
- 2. A · They let giraffes reach leaves high in trees.
- 3. A · It rolls into a ball.
- 4. D · To prevent the spread of infection
- 5. B · He felt very weak.
- 6. C · She paid the costs of the trip herself.
- 7. C · An office billing clerk
- 8. B · Lena expected bad news.
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