解答つき読解（入学試験）ワークシート

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery hungry
3. CVery excited
4. DVery tired

The seasons change because Earth is tilted. As Earth travels around the sun, first one half and then the other half leans towards the sun and gets more direct sunlight. Why do the seasons change?

1. AEarth is tilted as it moves around the sun.
2. BThe moon blocks the sun in winter.
3. CThe sun gets hotter and colder each year.
4. DClouds cover Earth for half of each year.

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 answers health questions.
4. DThe donor has the blood pressure and iron level checked again.

Some birds, such as Arctic terns, migrate thousands of kilometres every year. Scientists think birds find their way using the sun, the stars and Earth’s magnetic field. Which word best describes the scientists’ explanation?

1. AUnimportant
2. BProven
3. CHumorous
4. DUncertain

“Unlike frogs, which have smooth, moist skin, toads usually have dry, bumpy skin. Toads also tend to spend more time on land.” What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo explain how frogs breathe
2. BTo describe where toads lay eggs
3. CTo argue that toads make good pets
4. DTo compare frogs and toads

“The waiting room was silent except for the slow tick of the clock. Sam stared at the door, tapping his foot and checking his phone every few seconds.” How does Sam most likely feel?

1. ABored and sleepy
2. BAngry at the clock
3. CAnxious
4. DCalm and relaxed

In the sentence “The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly overnight, so the team moved her to intensive care,” what does “deteriorated” most likely mean?

1. AStayed the same
2. BImproved
3. CBecame worse
4. DWas measured

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. ADo the benefits justify the extra cost?
2. BWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?
3. CHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
4. DWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?