A2 Reading Comprehension

Last month, my school organized a trip to the Tokyo National Museum. It was my first time there, and I was excited. The museum has many old Japanese artifacts, like samurai swords and ancient pottery. We had a guide who explained the history of each item. My favorite was a colorful kimono from the Edo period. After the tour, we had lunch in the museum café. I ate a bento box with rice and fish. There was also a gift shop where I bought a postcard with a picture of a samurai. The trip was educational, and I learned a lot about Japanese culture. I want to visit another museum soon.

Question 1: Where did the writer go last month?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A museum

解説: 文章に「my school organized a trip to the Tokyo National Museum」とあり、先月東京国立博物館に行ったことがわかります。

Question 2: What kind of artifacts were in the museum?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Samurai swords and pottery

解説: 文章に「The museum has many old Japanese artifacts, like samurai swords and ancient pottery」とあり、侍の刀や古い陶器があったことがわかります。

Question 3: What was the writer’s favorite item?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A colorful kimono

解説: 文章に「My favorite was a colorful kimono from the Edo period」とあり、著者のお気に入りが江戸時代の色鮮やかな着物だったことがわかります。

Question 4: What did the writer buy at the gift shop?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: a) A postcard

解説: 文章に「I bought a postcard with a picture of a samurai」とあり、ギフトショップで侍の絵が描かれたはがきを買ったことがわかります。