I85PREP
⌘ K
Tottori Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - English study materials
Tottori Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - English study resources

Tottori Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - English practice questions

One question at a time. Build your Tottori Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - English understanding.

First 50 of 200 questions. Each one lists the choices, the correct answer, and an explanation. The checker at the top of this page saves progress in this browser when it is available.

Continue in the practice tool above to load more questions, 50 at a time.

Question 1Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: "The bus leaves school at 3:40, and the ride to the museum takes 25 minutes." What time does the bus arrive at the museum?

  1. 4:15
  2. 3:55
  3. 4:05 Correct answer.
  4. 4:25

Explanation

The bus leaves at 3:40 and the trip takes 25 minutes. Adding 25 minutes to 3:40 gives 4:05, which is the arrival time. The other choices come from adding or subtracting the wrong number of minutes.

Question 2Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "Go straight down this street, turn left at the second corner, and the library is next to the bank." Where is the library?

  1. On the first corner
  2. Behind the station
  3. Next to the bank Correct answer.
  4. Across from the school

Explanation

The speaker gives a route and ends by saying the library is next to the bank. The direction words 'turn left at the second corner' lead to that final location. Only one option matches the stated landmark.

Question 3Listening Comprehension

You hear a radio announcer say: "It will be sunny in the morning, but cloudy in the afternoon, with a chance of rain at night." What will the weather be like in the afternoon?

  1. Snowy
  2. Rainy
  3. Sunny
  4. Cloudy Correct answer.

Explanation

The announcer divides the day into three parts: sunny morning, cloudy afternoon, and possible rain at night. The question asks specifically about the afternoon, so 'cloudy' is the matching description.

Question 4Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say to his friend: "I have two tickets for the baseball game on Sunday, but my brother is sick, so I can't go with him." What does the boy most likely want to do?

  1. Go with his brother
  2. Sell both tickets
  3. Invite his friend Correct answer.
  4. Stay home and study

Explanation

The boy mentions two tickets and explains that his brother cannot attend. By telling his friend about the extra ticket, he is indirectly suggesting that the friend could come along. The other choices ignore the hint about the unused ticket.

Question 5Listening Comprehension

You hear a student say: "I wanted to join the tennis club, but practice starts at 7 a.m., and I live far away, so I chose the art club instead." Why did the student choose the art club?

  1. Because the tennis club was full
  2. Because tennis practice was too early Correct answer.
  3. Because he injured his arm
  4. Because the art club was more popular

Explanation

The student contrasts the tennis club's 7 a.m. practice and long commute with the art club. The stated reason for choosing art is the early practice time, not popularity or injury. The phrase 'so I chose' directly links the early start to the decision.

Question 6Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: "I have 1,000 yen. The movie ticket is 1,200 yen, but with my student card it is 900 yen." What does he need to do to see the movie?

  1. Borrow 200 yen from a friend
  2. Wait for a discount day
  3. Buy two tickets
  4. Show his student card Correct answer.

Explanation

The regular ticket costs 1,200 yen, which is more than the boy has. Using the student card lowers the price to 900 yen, which he can afford, so showing the card is the needed action.

Question 7Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: "Before you leave the classroom, put chairs on desks, close the windows, and then turn off the lights." What should the students do first?

  1. Close the windows
  2. Turn off the lights
  3. Open the door
  4. Put chairs on desks Correct answer.

Explanation

The teacher lists three actions in a clear order: chairs on desks, then windows, then lights. The word 'first' asks for the earliest action in that sequence, which is putting chairs on desks.

Question 8Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "My host family took me to a festival. I was nervous because I didn't know anyone, but they taught me a dance, and now I have many friends." What is she talking about?

  1. A difficult test at school
  2. A long trip to another country
  3. A boring weekend at home
  4. A fun family outing Correct answer.

Explanation

The girl describes going to a festival with her host family, learning a dance, and making friends. The overall message is a positive experience with the family, not a test, a long trip, or a boring weekend.

Question 9Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: "My new apartment is much bigger, and the rent is lower, but now I have to take two trains to work." What is the woman's main concern about her new apartment?

  1. The cost of the rent
  2. The size of the rooms
  3. The noise from the street
  4. The distance to her office Correct answer.

Explanation

The woman praises the size and the lower rent, then uses 'but' to introduce a drawback: a longer commute requiring two trains. Her main concern is therefore the distance to work, not the cost, size, or noise.

Question 10Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "I was going to buy the blue backpack, but my sister said the red one matches my shoes better. In the end, I bought the green one because it was on sale." Which backpack did she buy?

  1. The blue one
  2. The red one
  3. The black one
  4. The green one Correct answer.

Explanation

The girl mentions three colors, but the phrase 'in the end' signals her final decision. She says she bought the green backpack because it was on sale, so green is the correct answer.

Question 11Listening Comprehension

You hear a student say: "Our science class begins at 9:20 and lasts 50 minutes. After that we have a 10-minute break." At what time does the break begin?

  1. 9:50
  2. 10:00
  3. 10:10 Correct answer.
  4. 10:20

Explanation

The class starts at 9:20, and 50 minutes later is 10:10. The break begins immediately after the class ends, so the 10-minute break length does not change the start time.

Question 12Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "I will buy three notebooks. Each notebook is 120 yen, and I also need one pen for 150 yen." How much will she pay in total?

  1. 360 yen
  2. 630 yen
  3. 510 yen Correct answer.
  4. 450 yen

Explanation

Three notebooks cost 3 × 120 = 360 yen. Adding the 150-yen pen gives 360 + 150 = 510 yen, which is the total she must pay.

Question 13Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: "The post office is across from the station. The bank is between the post office and the bookstore." Where is the bank?

  1. Inside the post office
  2. Behind the bookstore
  3. Across from the station
  4. Between the two buildings Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker places the bank directly between the post office and the bookstore. The phrase "between" gives the bank's position relative to those two buildings, not across from the station.

Question 14Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: "The report is due on Friday. If you hand it in on Thursday, I will add five points to your score." What is the teacher encouraging students to do?

  1. Come to school on Friday
  2. Write a longer report
  3. Finish the report early Correct answer.
  4. Ask for a new topic

Explanation

The teacher offers five extra points only to students who submit the report on Thursday, one day before the Friday deadline. This reward is intended to persuade students to finish early.

Question 15Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: "I usually ride my bike to school, but it is raining very hard this morning, so I will take the bus today." Why will the boy take the bus?

  1. Because the bus is faster
  2. Because he woke up late
  3. Because his bike is broken
  4. Because it is raining hard Correct answer.

Explanation

The boy states that it is raining very hard and then says he will take the bus today. The rain is the explicit reason for changing from his usual bicycle.

Question 16Listening Comprehension

You hear an announcement: "The volleyball match will begin at 2:00, not at 1:30 as originally planned, because the gym floor is still wet." At what time will the match begin?

  1. 1:00
  2. 1:30
  3. 2:30
  4. 2:00 Correct answer.

Explanation

The announcement corrects the original 1:30 start to 2:00. The wet floor explains the delay but does not add another thirty minutes to the new time.

Question 17Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: "The brown sweater is 3,000 yen, and the gray one is 4,500 yen. The gray one is warmer, so I will buy it." Which sweater will she buy?

  1. The gray one Correct answer.
  2. Both of them
  3. The brown one
  4. Neither one

Explanation

The woman says the gray sweater is warmer and concludes that she will buy it. Price is mentioned, but warmth is the reason for her final choice.

Question 18Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: "My sister gave me two free tickets to the science museum for Saturday. Would you like to come with me?" What is the boy asking the listener to do?

  1. Visit his sister on Saturday
  2. Buy two museum tickets
  3. Give him a ride to the museum
  4. Go to the museum with him Correct answer.

Explanation

The question "Would you like to come with me?" invites the listener to join the boy. The tickets are already free from his sister, so no purchase is requested.

Question 19Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: "My train leaves at 8:45 and the ride takes 40 minutes. From the station, I need 15 minutes to walk to the office." At what time will she arrive at the office?

  1. 9:25
  2. 9:50
  3. 9:40 Correct answer.
  4. 9:15

Explanation

The train reaches the station at 8:45 plus 40 minutes, which is 9:25. Adding the 15-minute walk gives 9:25 plus 15 minutes, or 9:40, at the office.

Question 20Listening Comprehension

You hear a student say: "I studied hard for the math test, but I got the same score as last time." How does the student probably feel?

  1. Excited about the next test
  2. Disappointed with the score Correct answer.
  3. Proud of the result
  4. Angry at the teacher

Explanation

The student emphasizes hard study but reports no improvement, since the score is the same as before. That contrast most naturally suggests disappointment rather than pride or excitement.

Question 21Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I left my umbrella on the bus this morning. It is blue with a white handle, and it has a small red flower on it.' What does the girl's umbrella look like?

  1. White with a blue handle and a red flower
  2. Red with a white handle and a blue flower
  3. Blue with a white handle and a red flower Correct answer.
  4. Blue with a red handle and a white flower

Explanation

The speaker gives three identifying details: the umbrella is blue, the handle is white, and there is a small red flower. Only the first option keeps all three details in the correct combination, so it is the only description that matches the announcement.

Question 22Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'These shoes are too small for me. I will take them back to the store and ask for the same shoes in a larger size.' What will the boy do?

  1. Repair the small shoes himself
  2. Buy a different color of shoes
  3. Exchange them for a larger size Correct answer.
  4. Give them to his brother

Explanation

The boy says the shoes are too small and that he will take them back to the store. He asks for the same shoes in a larger size, so he is exchanging them rather than buying a different style or repairing them.

Question 23Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'For tonight's homework, read pages 10 to 15 in your textbook, and then answer the questions on page 16. Write your answers in your notebook, not on the worksheet.' Where should students write their answers?

  1. On the worksheet
  2. In their notebooks Correct answer.
  3. On page 16
  4. In the textbook

Explanation

The teacher says the questions are on page 16, but the answers must go in the notebook. The phrase 'not on the worksheet' rules out writing on the worksheet, and the textbook is only for reading.

Question 24Listening Comprehension

You hear a librarian say: 'You may borrow up to five books for two weeks. If you return any book late, you cannot borrow new books for one week.' What happens if a student returns a book late?

  1. Pay a small fine.
  2. Wait one week to borrow. Correct answer.
  3. Borrow only two books.
  4. Return all books that day.

Explanation

The librarian states that a late return means the student cannot borrow new books for one week. No fine, reduced limit, or forced return of all books is mentioned in the announcement.

Question 25Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I work at a bakery on Saturday mornings. I start at 9:00 and finish at 12:00. My friend works there from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon.' How long does the girl work at the bakery?

  1. Two hours
  2. Three hours Correct answer.
  3. Five hours
  4. Four hours

Explanation

The girl works from 9:00 to 12:00, which is a three-hour shift. The friend's afternoon hours are extra information and should not be added to the girl's time.

Question 26Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I want to buy a scarf for my mother. The red scarf is 2,000 yen and the blue one is 2,500 yen. My mother likes blue best, but I only have 2,200 yen with me.' Which scarf will the girl buy?

  1. The blue scarf, because her mother likes blue best
  2. Neither scarf, because both are too expensive
  3. The red scarf, because it costs less than she has Correct answer.
  4. The blue scarf, because it is warmer

Explanation

The girl has only 2,200 yen. The blue scarf costs 2,500 yen, so she cannot buy it, while the red scarf costs 2,000 yen and is within her budget. Her mother's color preference cannot override the price limit.

Question 27Listening Comprehension

You hear a student say: 'Our school festival is next Saturday. The opening ceremony begins at 9:30 in the gym. The chorus contest starts at 10:00, and the food booths open at 11:30.' What time do the food booths open?

  1. 12:30
  2. 11:30 Correct answer.
  3. 10:00
  4. 9:30

Explanation

The student gives three separate times; the food booths are linked to 11:30. The earlier times belong to the opening ceremony and the chorus contest, so they cannot be the correct answer.

Question 28Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I'm sorry, but I can't come to the study meeting at 4:00. My piano lesson starts at 3:30 and ends at 4:30. Can we meet at 5:00 instead?' What time does the girl want to meet?

  1. 4:30
  2. 5:00 Correct answer.
  3. 4:00
  4. 3:30

Explanation

The girl explains that her piano lesson ends at 4:30, so she suggests a new meeting time of 5:00. The original 4:00 time is the one she cannot keep because of the lesson.

Question 29Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I practiced the piano every day for the contest, but I made a mistake and got third place. My teacher said my performance was better than last year.' How does the boy probably feel?

  1. He feels happy that he won first place.
  2. He feels disappointed but knows he improved. Correct answer.
  3. He feels sure that he will quit the piano.
  4. He feels angry that his teacher criticized him.

Explanation

The boy made a mistake and did not win, which suggests disappointment. At the same time, he reports his teacher's comment that he performed better than last year, so he has evidence of improvement.

Question 30Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I have to be at the station at 9:15. It takes 20 minutes by bike, but my bike is broken, so I will walk. Walking takes 40 minutes.' What time should the boy leave home?

  1. 8:55
  2. 8:15
  3. 9:05
  4. 8:35 Correct answer.

Explanation

The boy must arrive at 9:15, and walking takes 40 minutes, so he must subtract 40 minutes from 9:15. That gives 8:35 as the latest time to leave home.

Question 31Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I wanted to play tennis yesterday, but it started raining in the afternoon, so I stayed home and watched a movie.' What did the boy do yesterday afternoon?

  1. He watched a movie at home. Correct answer.
  2. He went to a movie theater.
  3. He studied for a test at home.
  4. He played tennis with friends.

Explanation

The boy says that rain changed his plan, so he stayed home and watched a movie. Staying home means he did not go to a theater. Tennis was only his original plan, and no studying is mentioned.

Question 32Listening Comprehension

You hear a teacher say: 'Tomorrow's English test will start at 10:00 in Room 2. Please come to the room by 9:50. Do not bring your textbook, but bring a pencil and an eraser.' What should students bring to the test?

  1. Only a pencil
  2. A pencil and an eraser Correct answer.
  3. A textbook and an eraser
  4. Their English textbook and a pencil

Explanation

The teacher clearly says not to bring the textbook but to bring a pencil and an eraser. Any option that includes the textbook goes against the instruction. An option with only a pencil leaves out the required eraser.

Question 33Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say to a boy: 'Did you finish your poster for the festival?' The boy says: 'Not yet. I have to draw the title, but I lost my red marker.' The girl says: 'I have two. You can use one.' What will the boy use?

  1. A large poster
  2. A new title
  3. A blue pen
  4. A red marker Correct answer.

Explanation

The girl offers one of her two red markers because the boy lost his marker. The poster and title are things the boy needs to work on, not items the girl lends him. No pen is mentioned in the conversation.

Question 34Listening Comprehension

You hear two students talking. One says: 'I want to visit the temple first, but Ken wants to go to the museum first. We decided to go to the museum first because it closes early.' Why did they decide to go to the museum first?

  1. Because the temple is closed today.
  2. Because the museum closes early. Correct answer.
  3. Because the museum is closer to school.
  4. Because Ken is the group leader.

Explanation

The speaker gives the reason directly: the museum closes early, so the group will visit it first. The temple being closed, Ken being the leader, and the distance to school are not stated. Only the closing time explains the decision.

Question 35Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'I lent my dictionary to Yumi, but she forgot to bring it back today. I need it for the next class, so I will borrow Miki's.' What will the girl do?

  1. She will use the teacher's dictionary.
  2. She will buy a new dictionary.
  3. She will borrow Miki's dictionary. Correct answer.
  4. She will ask Yumi to bring it now.

Explanation

The girl says she will borrow Miki's dictionary because Yumi forgot to return hers. She does not say she will buy one, call Yumi now, or use the teacher's dictionary. The stated plan is to borrow from Miki.

Question 36Listening Comprehension

You hear a woman say: 'The meeting this afternoon will be in the library, not in the science room, because the science room is being cleaned.' Where will the meeting be?

  1. In the science room
  2. In the gym
  3. In the classroom
  4. In the library Correct answer.

Explanation

The woman announces a location change: the meeting moves to the library because the science room is being cleaned. The science room is the old location, not the new one. The gym and classroom are not mentioned at all.

Question 37Listening Comprehension

You hear a boy say: 'I practiced basketball every day for the tournament, but our team lost in the first round. I want to practice more and win next year.' How does the boy feel?

  1. He is angry at his teammates.
  2. He is satisfied with losing in the first round.
  3. He wants to stop playing basketball.
  4. He wants to practice more and win next year. Correct answer.

Explanation

The boy says he wants to practice more and win next year, which shows he is motivated to improve. He does not say he will quit or blame his teammates. The word 'but' shows he is not satisfied with the loss.

Question 38Listening Comprehension

You hear a nurse say to a student: 'Take this medicine after breakfast. Do not take it before bed. If you have a fever, call the school.' What should the student do with the medicine?

  1. Take it only when there is a fever.
  2. Take it before breakfast.
  3. Take it before bed.
  4. Take it after breakfast. Correct answer.

Explanation

The nurse instructs the student to take the medicine after breakfast and not before bed. Having a fever is a reason to call the school, not a condition for taking the medicine. Taking it before breakfast contradicts the instruction.

Question 39Listening Comprehension

You hear an announcement: 'The school concert will start at 6:00 today, not at 7:00 as planned. Also, please use the side door because the front door is closed for repairs.' Which is true about the concert?

  1. It starts an hour earlier, and people should use the side door. Correct answer.
  2. It starts at 7:00, and the side door is closed.
  3. It starts an hour later, and people should use the front door.
  4. It starts at 7:00, and the side door is being repaired.

Explanation

The announcement changes the start time from 7:00 to 6:00, which is one hour earlier. It also directs people to the side door because the front door is closed for repairs. The other options keep the old time or give the wrong door information.

Question 40Listening Comprehension

You hear a girl say: 'If it is sunny tomorrow, we will have the picnic in the park. If it rains, we will use the gym at school. The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.' Where will the picnic be?

  1. It will be canceled.
  2. At the girl's house
  3. In the park
  4. In the school gym Correct answer.

Explanation

The girl gives a rain plan: if it rains, the picnic will be in the school gym. Since the forecast says rain, the gym plan applies. The park is only for sunny weather, and cancellation is not mentioned.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Emi gets up at 6:30 and eats breakfast with her family. She leaves home at 7:40 and rides her bicycle to school, which takes twenty minutes. Classes begin at 8:30. What time does Emi leave home?

  1. 6:30
  2. 8:00
  3. 7:40 Correct answer.
  4. 8:30

Explanation

A detail question asks for a single piece of information stated directly in the text. The passage says clearly that Emi leaves home at 7:40, and the other times belong to different actions: getting up, arriving at school after the twenty-minute ride, and the start of classes.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

Mika finished her homework. Then she washed the dishes. After that she practiced the piano for thirty minutes. Finally she read a book before bed. What did Mika do just before she read a book?

  1. She practiced the piano. Correct answer.
  2. She ate dinner.
  3. She washed the dishes.
  4. She finished her homework.

Explanation

Order words such as then, after that and finally show the sequence of actions. Practicing the piano is the action listed immediately before reading a book, so it comes directly before it in time.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

Yuki opened the envelope slowly. She read the letter twice, then put it down without saying anything. Her hands were shaking, and she looked out of the window for a long time. Which best describes Yuki's feelings?

  1. angry and impatient
  2. cheerful and relaxed
  3. surprised and shaken Correct answer.
  4. bored and sleepy

Explanation

When a question asks about feelings that are not named, look at behaviour clues. Reading the letter twice, staying silent, shaking hands and staring out of the window all suggest a strong shock rather than calmness or boredom.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

The city opened a new park last month. Many people were against the plan at first, because it replaced an old market. Now, however, they say it was a good decision; their children play there every weekend. What does 'it' refer to?

  1. the children's play
  2. the city's decision to build the park Correct answer.
  3. the letter from the city
  4. the old market

Explanation

A pronoun refers back to the nearest suitable idea already mentioned. Here 'it was a good decision' points to the whole action the city took, namely replacing the market with a new park, not to a single noun such as the market itself.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

Dear students, our English club will hold a speech contest on November 12. If you want to join, write your name on the paper in the staff room by November 5. Speeches must be about three minutes long. We are waiting for you! Why did the writer write this text?

  1. to report the results of a speech contest
  2. to invite students to join a speech contest Correct answer.
  3. to explain how to become a good speaker
  4. to ask teachers to choose the best speech

Explanation

Purpose questions ask what the writer wants the reader to do or know. The text gives a date, an entry procedure and a closing invitation ('We are waiting for you!'), so it is a call for participants, not a report or a lesson.

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Many students study with music. They say music helps them focus. However, research suggests that words in songs can distract the brain, especially when you are reading. Silence or quiet instrumental music may be better for studying. What is the main idea?

  1. Instrumental music is bad for the brain.
  2. Students should always listen to songs while reading.
  3. Music always helps students concentrate.
  4. Songs with words may make studying harder. Correct answer.

Explanation

The signal word 'However' marks the turn that carries the writer's point. The passage first presents a belief, then presents research against it, so the main idea is the caution about songs with lyrics.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

Tom came to Tottori last summer to see the sand dunes. It rained for the first two days, so he stayed in his hotel. On the third day the sky cleared and he finally walked on the sand. Which statement is true?

  1. Tom stayed inside because of the weather. Correct answer.
  2. Tom visited Tottori in winter.
  3. Tom walked on the sand as soon as he arrived.
  4. Tom did not enjoy his trip at all.

Explanation

A true-statement question requires checking each option against the text. The passage says the rain kept Tom in his hotel for two days, which matches the second option exactly; every other option adds or changes information.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

'You can't judge a book by its cover,' my grandmother always said. When I first met my new classmate, he was very quiet and I thought he was unfriendly. Later I found he was just shy, and now he is my best friend. What does the grandmother's saying mean here?

  1. Books are too expensive to buy without looking inside.
  2. Quiet people are usually unfriendly.
  3. You should read as many books as possible.
  4. Do not decide what people are like from their first appearance. Correct answer.

Explanation

A saying is used to make a point about the situation around it, so the story of the shy classmate gives the meaning. The narrator judged him wrongly from first impressions, which is exactly what the saying warns against.

Question 49Reading Comprehension

A: I think students should have part-time jobs. They learn how to use money and meet many people. B: Maybe, but students are busy with club activities and homework. Some of them become too tired to study. How do the two speakers' views differ?

  1. A supports part-time work, while B worries about its effects on students. Correct answer.
  2. Both speakers agree that part-time work is good for students.
  3. A thinks jobs are useless, and B thinks jobs are useful.
  4. B thinks students should work longer hours than they do now.

Explanation

In a two-speaker passage, identify each person's position separately before comparing them. A gives reasons in favour of part-time jobs, while B answers with 'Maybe, but' and lists problems, so the difference is support versus concern.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

School Library Notice: The library will be closed on Friday, June 14, for shelf cleaning. Books borrowed before June 10 may be returned on Monday, June 17, without a late fee. The reading room will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on June 17. Please bring your student ID card to borrow books. A student borrowed a book on June 6. What can the student do without paying a late fee?

  1. Keep it until the next shelf cleaning day.
  2. Borrow another book on June 14 with a student ID card.
  3. Return it on Friday, June 14, in the reading room.
  4. Return it on Monday, June 17. Correct answer.

Explanation

The notice says books borrowed before June 10 can be returned on June 17 with no late fee, and it says the library is closed on June 14. The student borrowed on June 6, so returning on June 17 fits the rule.