解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

The heart is a muscle about the size of a fist. It pumps blood through the body day and night. In an adult at rest, it beats about 60 to 100 times a minute. According to the passage, how big is the heart?

1. AAbout the size of a football
2. BAbout the size of a thumb
3. CAbout the size of a head
4. DAbout the size of a fist

A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to sounds inside the body, such as the heartbeat and breathing. What is a stethoscope used for?

1. ATaking a blood sample
2. BListening to sounds inside the body
3. CLooking inside a patient’s ears
4. DMeasuring a patient’s temperature

Before giving blood, donors answer questions about their health and have their blood pressure and iron level checked. If the checks are normal, they donate about half a litre of blood, then rest and have a snack. What happens after the health checks are normal?

1. AThe donor goes home straight away.
2. BThe donor gives about half a litre of blood.
3. CThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.
4. DThe donor answers health questions.

“Jamal’s grandmother taught him to cook her famous stew. Now, every winter, Jamal makes it for his own children and tells them stories about her.” What is the main theme?

1. AFamily traditions are passed down.
2. BChildren dislike winter food.
3. CCooking is a difficult skill.
4. DStews are best eaten in the summer months.

“Whenever it rained, the old roof leaked into the kitchen. This winter, after the roof was replaced, the kitchen stayed dry through every storm.” What can be concluded?

1. AIt did not rain this winter.
2. BThe kitchen was moved to another room.
3. CThe old roof had no problems.
4. DThe new roof fixed the leak.

Paragraph: “Exercise has many benefits. It strengthens the heart and lungs. It helps control weight. It can also improve mood and sleep.” Which sentence is the topic sentence?

1. AIt helps control weight.
2. BIt can also improve mood and sleep.
3. CExercise has many benefits.
4. DIt strengthens the heart and lungs.

The author writes: “Most people in my office prefer tea to coffee. Therefore, tea is the most popular drink in the country.” What is the main flaw?

1. AOne office may not represent the country.
2. BThe author does not drink tea or coffee.
3. CTea and coffee contain similar amounts of water.
4. DCoffee is more expensive than tea.

“The guide warned us to stay on the path. Ignoring her, Max climbed onto the rocks for a photo. A moment later, a wave crashed over him.” What lesson does the passage most likely teach?

1. ATaking photos is a waste of time.
2. BRocks are the best place for photos.
3. CIgnoring safety warnings can be dangerous.
4. DGuides are often wrong about the sea.