大学受験対策｜英語 長文読解問題41 難易度：★★☆☆☆

Lucy was searching through her grandmother’s attic one summer afternoon, looking for old family photographs. The attic was filled with dusty trunks and piles of forgotten books. Suddenly, she stumbled upon a small wooden box covered in faded rose patterns. Inside, Lucy discovered an old letter with her grandmother’s name written in elegant handwriting. Curious, she carefully opened it and began to read.

The letter described a secret garden that once belonged to Lucy’s great-grandfather. He had planted rare flowers that were said to bloom only at night. According to the letter, these special blossoms glowed under the moonlight, creating a magical scene. Although her grandmother had never spoken about it, the letter suggested that the garden might still exist, hidden behind a tall hedge on the far side of the property.

Eager to see if the story was true, Lucy decided to explore. That evening, she made her way past the old barn, carrying a flashlight. Sure enough, behind an overgrown hedge, she found a rusty gate. Pushing it open, Lucy entered what looked like a wild tangle of vines and bushes. Just then, a cloud drifted away from the moon, and a soft glow appeared among the leaves. In that moment, Lucy realized she had discovered her family’s hidden treasure.

Breathless with excitement, she stayed until the moon climbed high, watching the delicate flowers shimmer gently in the night. She felt closer to her grandmother and her family’s history than ever before. Although she knew it would take time and care to restore the garden, Lucy was determined to bring it back to life.

Q1 .Why did Lucy uncover a surprising item of her family’s past?

1. She discovered it beneath her grandma’s unused bed coverings.
2. She noticed it inside a small box in the attic.
3. She came across it beside her cousin’s abandoned cottage.
4. She spotted it resting near the dining room cabinet shelves.

Q2. What happened after Lucy opened the gate to the hidden area?

1. She heard a distant bell echoing behind thick undergrowth.
2. She found her grandmother waiting with a shining lantern.
3. She realized the entrance was blocked from the inside.
4. She noticed glowing petals softly radiating in the darkness.

Q3. Which statement does not reflect the tale’s details?

1. She walked in darkness, using only a small flashlight.
2. Her aunt informed her where to find that hidden box.
3. She experienced deeper family ties after viewing those flowers.
4. The letter claimed night-blooming petals gave off soft light.