A2 Reading Comprehension

One sunny morning in Hiroshima, Yuto decided to go on a bike ride along the river. He was 22 and loved exploring his city. He packed a small bag with water and a sandwich. As he cycled, he saw children playing and birds flying. Near a bridge, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench, looking sad. Yuto stopped and asked, “Are you okay?” The man smiled and said, “I lost my hat in the wind.” Yuto looked around and saw a red hat stuck in a tree. He climbed the tree carefully and got the hat. The old man was very happy and thanked Yuto. They talked for a while, and Yuto learned the man was a retired teacher. Yuto felt good about helping and continued his ride with a smile.

Question 1: Where did Yuto go for a bike ride?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Along the river

解説: 文章に「Yuto decided to go on a bike ride along the river」とあり、ユウトが川沿いを自転車で走ったことがわかります。

Question 2: What did Yuto find stuck in a tree?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) A red hat

解説: 文章に「Yuto looked around and saw a red hat stuck in a tree」とあり、木に引っかかった赤い帽子を見つけたことがわかります。

Question 3: What was the old man’s job before he retired?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Teacher

解説: 文章に「Yuto learned the man was a retired teacher」とあり、老人が退職した教師だったことがわかります。

Question 4: How did Yuto feel after helping the old man?



Answer and Explanation

Answer: b) Good

解説: 文章に「Yuto felt good about helping」とあり、老人を助けた後にユウトが良い気分だったことがわかります。