Reading (141 – 150) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 141. The following question relates to the table above showing the differences in “full time earnings” and “Everyday costs” of household items between 1975 and 2015. Question. Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the table above? Hint Hint: you have to read through each of the answers listed below and then head up to the table to check if your selected answer is correct. Try and eliminate the answers that are clearly incorrect and then look at the options you have left Loaves of bread are the most important household item this answer is incorrect because the table cannot make such a value judgement Everyday costs of household items and full time earnings have increased significantly between 1975 and 2015 this answer is correct because bread, milk, newspapers and petrol have increased between 1975 and 2015 and “Full time earnings” is one of the largest increases Everyone in 1975 earned $7,618 this answer is incorrect because the figure of $7,618 represents the average full time earnings in 1975 and therefore many people would have earned significantly more than this The price of 1 litre of milk has not changed between 1975 and 2015 this answer is incorrect because we can see that the price of 1 litre of milk has increased from $0.30 in 1975 to $1.45 in 2015 None Question 142. The following question uses the above image from a product label. Question. Who should use this product? HintHint: scan the text looking for small print and the phrase “use only” Americans only because it is made in America for American cars this answer is incorrect because products can be used outside their countries of origin someone really worried about their brakes this answer is incorrect because the label refers directly to a certain type of people car professionals this answer is correct because the label states “For professional use only” above the barcode children this answer is incorrect because the label states that the product should be kept away from children None Question 143. The following question relates to the above image of a product label from a hair straightener. Question. What does the label say you should do if you spill something on this appliance while it is on? HintHint: Scan through the dot points looking for the words “liquid enters” and read each of these dot points carefully looking for an answer listed stop using the appliance immediately this answer is correct because the product label states “Stop using the appliance immediately if … foreign objects and liquids enter the appliance” remove the plug from the wall this answer is incorrect because, even though it is a good idea, it is not stated on the product label use a towel to dry the hair straightener this answer is incorrect because the item may electrocute you avoid touching it with your bare hands or feet this is incorrect because although the label does state this, it does not relate to spills None Question 144. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question. Which of the following sentences could replace “we've tried all the orthodox ways, yes” in the middle of the discussion between the characters. HintHint: read the sentences before and after the sentence provided in the question. Then, read through the options in the answers and choose an answer which best fits the sentences before or after and holds the same meaning we've tried all the normal ways, yes this is the correct answer because orthodox means ordinary and it makes sense in the following sentence which uses the same word. we've tried all the challenging ways, yes this answer is incorrect because orthodox means ordinary and the following sentence which uses the same word would not make sense. we've tried all the entertaining ways, yes this answer is incorrect because orthodox has nothing to do with entertainment and it doesn’t make sense in either of the sentences. we've tried all the simple ways, yes this answer is incorrect even though it seems to make sense in this sentence it does not make sense in the sentence which follows. None Question 145. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question. What type of story is the above story likely to be? HintHint: think about what you expect from each of these types of story and consider which answer is closest to this one A crime story this answer is correct because the extract includes dialogue between two characters regarding how to get money and criminal activity is mentioned as a possible method a science fiction story this answer is incorrect because there is no suggestion in the extract of futuristic technologies, other worlds or strange creatures a ballad this answer is incorrect because the extract is not a song or poem that tells a story a fantasy story this answer is incorrect because the extract does not hint at magic or any other sort of mythical creatures, lands or worlds None Question 146. The following question relates to the above image of a sign Question. What do the rules of the sign imply? HintHint: read each of the answers carefully and check the rules presented in the sign, if you can find something in the rules that doesn’t fit the answer, eliminate it, and see how many options you have left the park is for dogs to roam around this answer is incorrect because the sign clearly indicates that dogs must be on a leash the park is for general use during the day this answer is correct because the sign states that the park closes at sunset the park is available for parties this answer is incorrect because the sign outlines a number of restrictions that would prevent partying the park is used for concerts at night this answer is incorrect because the sign outlines a number of restrictions that would prevent a concert from taking place None Question 147. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What is the purpose of this story HintHint: think about short stories and consider why people choose to read them to entertain this is correct as everything is fictional and these types of texts are designed to allow us to escape reality to inform this answer is incorrect because the story is fictional rather than presenting the reader with information to provide a guide this answer is incorrect because this story is fictional and does not include any information which could be followed to persuade this answer is incorrect, there is little evidence of persuasion in this fictional story None Question 148. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What type of story is the above story likely to be? Hint Hint: read the answers first then read the story. Think about what you would expect from each of the story options provided in the answers and consider which one is the closest a detective story this answer is incorrect because the extract does not mention detectives, criminals or criminal activity, and therefore it is unlikely to be a detective story a science fiction story this answer is correct because the extract suggests this fictional world has not had sunlight for seven years which is in no way reflective of our own world a ballad this answer is incorrect because the extract is not a song or poem that tells a story a romance story this answer is incorrect because in the extract there is no set up of a potential tension between a possible coupling of characters who may be romantically interested in each other None Question 149. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. Which of the following sentences could replace “she heard them stir” in the last sentence? HintHint: read the sentences before and after the sentence provided in the question. Then, read through the options in the answers and choose an answer which best fits the sentences before or after and holds the same meaning she heard them moving around in their sleep this answer is correct because “stir” means move around uncomfortably she listened to their calm breathing this answer is incorrect because they are not calm, rather they are excited she heard them wake up this answer is incorrect because “stir” can sometimes mean wake up from sleep but the remaining part of the sentence makes clear they are still dreaming she watched them dream peacefully this answer is incorrect because they word “stir” is the opposite to peaceful None Question 150. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What is the best way to describe the writing style in the above extract? HintHint: think about how this text is written, the words chosen, the sentence length, the tone or emotion you feel from the writer. Try and eliminate a couple of options in the answers which don’t explain how you experienced the writing then choose the most likely option from the answers left. passionate and aggressive this answer is incorrect because there are no words used in the extract which would suggest it is overly emotional observational and reflective this answer is correct because the narrator is describing the other girls and are remembering the past technical and procedural this answer is incorrect because the extract neither includes technical terms nor a sentence structure which suggest an order or process exciting and action-packed this answer is incorrect because there is no action described and nothing happens that could legitimately be considered exciting None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up Submit a CommentYour email address will not be published. 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