大学受験対策｜英語 長文読解問題35 難易度：★★☆☆☆

Emma lived in a quiet village near the sea. Every morning, she rode her bicycle to school along a narrow path surrounded by tall trees. She was curious and loved to explore, so she often looked for new adventures on her way home. One sunny afternoon, Emma saw a small hut hidden among the trees. She had never noticed it before, so she decided to stop and take a closer look.

Outside the hut stood a boy around her age. He introduced himself as Noah and explained that his family had recently moved to the village. He seemed shy but polite. Emma was curious about why his family chose to live in such a lonely place. Noah said his parents were scientists who studied plants and needed a quiet spot for their research. He invited Emma to come back another day to learn more about their work.

The next week, Emma returned to visit Noah. This time, his parents welcomed her warmly and showed her their collection of unusual plants. Some leaves changed color when touched, and others glowed in the dark. Emma had never seen anything so strange. Noah’s mother explained that these plants came from faraway rainforests and needed special care to survive in the village’s cooler climate. Excited by this discovery, Emma promised to help whenever she could. As she rode home that evening, she felt grateful to have found a new friend—and a new mystery—in her otherwise ordinary world.

Q1. Why did Emma stop to check the small forest hut?

1. She wanted to see if her friend was inside.
2. She needed a quiet place to study her lessons.
3. She intended to find a new path to the sea.
4. She noticed it for the first time and got curious.

Q2. Why did Noah’s family choose that remote location?

1. They searched for hidden treasure among the ancient ruins there.
2. They required a peaceful setting to research unique plant species.
3. They wanted to establish a large orchard for local residents.
4. They were invited by Emma’s relatives to manage the old hut.

Q3. Which statement is NOT accurate according to the story?

1. They encountered plants that glowed under darker conditions at Noah’s place.
2. Noah explained his family moved there for research on plants.
3. Emma had lived with Noah in that lonely area for years.
4. Emma first spotted that hidden hut while cycling through the woods.