A2 Reading Comprehension

Yesterday, I met my friend Yuka at a bookstore in Osaka. We talked about our favorite books. Here’s our conversation:

Me: Yuka, have you read any good books recently?

Yuka: Yes, I just finished a mystery novel. It was so exciting! What about you?

Me: I’m reading a book about Japanese history. It’s interesting, but a bit long.

Yuka: Cool! Do you like history?

Me: Yes, I love learning about old castles. I visited one in Himeji last month.

Yuka: That sounds fun! I want to read a book about space next. Maybe about stars or planets.

Me: Nice idea! Let’s come back to this bookstore next week and find some new books.

Yuka: Great plan!

We bought a few books and had coffee at the bookstore’s café. It was a fun day.

Question 1: Where did the writer and Yuka meet?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A bookstore

解説: 文章に「I met my friend Yuka at a bookstore in Osaka」とあり、大阪の書店でユカと会ったことがわかります。

Question 2: What kind of book did Yuka recently read?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A mystery novel

解説: ユカの会話に「I just finished a mystery novel」とあり、最近ミステリー小説を読んだことがわかります。

Question 3: What is the writer reading about?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: a) Japanese history

解説: 著者の会話に「I’m reading a book about Japanese history」とあり、日本の歴史についての本を読んでいることがわかります。

Question 4: Where did the writer visit last month?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Himeji

解説: 著者の会話に「I visited one in Himeji last month」とあり、先月姫路の城を訪れたことがわかります。