FREE JLPT Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers

Question 1

Read the following short passage and answer the question:

田中さんは毎日、会社まで電車で通っています。朝は７時に家を出て、８時には会社に着きます。会社から家までは、電車とバスを使います。夜は９時ごろに家に帰ります。

Question: 田中さんは会社から家まで、何を使って帰りますか？

Accepted Answer

電車とバス

Answer

電車だけ

Answer

バスだけ

Answer

車

Question 2

You are reading an email from a Japanese friend. It says: 「週末は雨が降るそうなので、家で映画を見ようと思っています。」

What is your friend planning to do this weekend?

Accepted Answer

Watch movies at home because it's supposed to rain.

Answer

Go out to see a movie despite the rain.

Answer

Go for a walk outside if it doesn't rain.

Answer

Visit a friend's house to watch movies.

Question 3

A notice at a park entrance reads: 「犬の散歩は、必ずリードをつけてください。フンは持ち帰りましょう。」

Which of the following rules must dog owners follow at this park?

Accepted Answer

They must use a leash and take dog waste home.

Answer

They can let their dog run freely if it's well-behaved.

Answer

They should only walk their dogs in designated areas.

Answer

They are not allowed to bring dogs into the park.

Question 4

Read the following dialogue:

A: 「このレストランは美味しいと有名ですよ。」
B: 「そうなんですか。でも、いつも人が多いですよね。」
A: 「ええ、だから予約した方がいいですよ。」

What does A suggest B do before going to the restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Make a reservation.

Answer

Go early in the morning.

Answer

Find a different restaurant.

Answer

Order take-out food.

Question 5

You receive a message: 「明日の会議は、予定通り１０時に始まります。資料は今日の午後までにメールで送ります。」

When will you receive the meeting materials?

Accepted Answer

By this afternoon.

Answer

Tomorrow morning.

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During the meeting.

Answer

After the meeting.

Question 6

A sign on a vending machine says: 「故障中です。申し訳ありませんが、ご利用できません。」

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

The machine is out of order and cannot be used.

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The machine is temporarily out of stock.

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The machine only accepts specific coins.

Answer

The machine is undergoing maintenance and will be available soon.