Question

haru’s koi fish
haru and his father peered into the kendo studio as the students were getting ready for their lesson.
this was haru’s first lesson in kendo, a japanese sport similar to fencing that uses swords made of bamboo. haru had been reading all about it. he learned that students are taught special ways to hold and move the swords, and that kendo helps students develop their minds as well as their physical abilities.
how does haru respond when he sees that some students are good at kendo?
he decides to read more about the topic.
he feels sure that he will learn from the other students.
he thinks about the stories his father has told him.
he is concerned about learning the steps.

Explanation:

To determine Haru's response, we analyze the passage. Haru had been reading about kendo and was prepared for his first lesson. When seeing other students good at kendo, the logical response related to his positive preparation (reading about it, knowing its benefits) is that he feels sure he'll learn from others. The other options: reading more is not indicated as a response to seeing skilled students; thinking about father's stories is not mentioned in the context of seeing skilled students; and being concerned about steps is not supported as he was prepared by reading.

Answer:

He feels sure that he will learn from the other students.