Reading Practice Test 1-350 (Extra time) 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 334. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 334. Which persuasive technique is used in the two sentences of the third paragraph point? Statistics and repetition Emotive language and direct appeal Hyperbole and opinion rhetorical question and inclusive language None Question 117. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 117. What is the speaker in the story worried about? that she doesn’t know the direction in which she is moving she doesn’t know where the bearded man will be she lost her breath while playing sport she thinks she is going to die but she knows it’s in her head None Question 8. The following question relates to the workplace document above titled; “Work Health and Safety Policy Summary” Question 8. Which organisation created this poster? WHS Policy Board Michelle Burges The NSW government All of the above None Question 157. The following is a screen capture of an email account. Question 157. This person is trying to... Click their inbox to get messages. Change their inbox setting back to “default”. Change how they see their outgoing mail. Create a new email. None Question 212. The following question relates to the letter above Question 212. What does the author of this letter want? To restrict travel between Perth and the Peel region for people who are not travelling for “essential” purposes. this answer is correct because it is clearly stated in the second last paragraph of the letter To complain about how the Premier is handling the COVID-19 situation this answer is incorrect, as a specific request is made in this letter and it’s not a direct complaint To request that Mark McGowen join the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect. The letter does not include a request for Mark McGowan to join the Peel Alliance. To raise concerns about Easter going ahead and appeal for this event to be cancelled this answer is incorrect. Although concerns about Easter are raised, a request to cancel it is not included in the letter None Question 100. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 100. What is the best description of the smart car? they are more intelligent than other cars people who purchase this car are smart it is an all-electric ultra-compact car it is a powerful car with a large engine None Question 300. The following question relates to the photo of a workplace safety poster above: Question 300. What is the purpose of this workplace safety poster? Be careful because birds can fly into this machine and cause a hazard You may suffer injury to your toes if you are not wearing steel capped boots Do not put your hand or fingers in the device or they could be crushed in this machine You need to be wearing a protective helmet at all times on this worksite None Question 297. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 297. Which suburb or region does this article relate to? All Metro regions All Urban suburbs The Shire of Gosnells The Mundaring region None Question 252. The following question relates to the invoice above: Question 252. How many tops were ordered? 10 5 6 20 None Question 2. The following question relates to the image above Question 2. How do you know Brewer’s Yeast does NOT contain meat products? It may contain meat products, the label doesn’t say It has pictures of fruit and vegetables and says Genuine Whole Food Tablets can’t contain meat products The label states Vegetarian Formula None Question 342. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 342. If you wanted to get more information about returning a product on this website, where would you go? You would click on the “about” tab at the top of the webpage You would click on the “Recommendations” tab in the submenu of the webpage You would click on item 7 in the table of contents which would send you to another part of the page with additional information You would email the website using the “Support” page None Question 303. The following question relates to the infographic above Question 303. Why is this infographic considered a valid source? Statistics are always more factual than student opinions It featured in Teacher Magazine and Teacher’s know about students It was made by students in schools The stats were discovered in a study conducted by a large variety of researchers at Deakin University None Question 332. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 332. What does the first sentence of the article suggest about this issue? Housing developments are cutting down all the forests and the air quality is being impacted by deforestation Housing quality negatively impacts the environment Climate change is the biggest issue in the world and it’s more impactful than every other issue Paragraph One explains that pandemics have been the world’s largest world issue None Question 240. The following question relates to the news article above Question 240. Who should you contact to find out how much it will cost to get your dog microchipped or sterilised? The Head of the Shire this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Head of the Shire for this information. The Council of the Shire this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Council of the Shire for this information. Dandaragan Shire office this answer is incorrect because the web page does not say to contact the Dandaragan Shire office for this information. Your local vet this answer is correct because it is stated in the third paragraph None Question 63. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 63. What does the word “authorised” mean? The person has permission to be in the designated area The person is a worker The person is in charge, like a manager or overseer The person does not have permission to be in the designated area None Question 65. The following question relates to the above image of a web-search. Question 65. If you wanted to look through all the different movie times in cinemas across Perth, which website would be the most helpful to click? Perth Cinema Locations Movie Times at Westfield Carousel Movies Times and Cinema Session Times Carousel (LUX) - Carousel l HOYTS Cinema None Question 85. Two frogs dwelt in the same pool. The pool being dried up under the summer's heat, they left it and set out together for another home. As they went along they chanced to pass a deep well, amply supplied with water, on seeing which, one of the Frogs said to the other: "Let us descend and make our abode in this well." The other replied with greater caution: "But suppose the water should fail us, how can we get out again from so great a depth?" This text is a fable from a famous collection created by Aesop, a Greek story teller Question 85. What is the main purpose of the above fable? to explain how frogs find new water holes to describe an interaction between two frogs to show that water is needed for frogs to survive to teach an important lesson None Question 197. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 197. What do the words “supreme sacrifice” mean? Gave up their effort and time Worked really hard Died serving their country Faced significant challenges None Question 123. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 123. The above letter details a number of things the Business Owner cannot do. Which of the lists below is the most accurate summary of these things? the Business Owner cannot sell, serve or stock alcohol at their premises, and they cannot receive legal permission to sell or serve it the Business Owner can have liquor but not alcohol at their premises the Business Owner cannot sell, serve or stock alcohol at their premises and they cannot appeal the decision or apply for any further licenses for their current premises or other premises they are associated with they cannot appeal the decision None Question 109. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair. Question 109. According to the above guide, how can you save 15-20 minutes while doing your hair? ask a professional to do it read magazines to make the time go faster switch to a half head when getting your roots retouched, ask for a glaze through the rest of your hair None Question 245. The following question relates to the news article above Question 245. Why did the author use the phrase “fowl odour” in the title? The phrase means the community is covered in feathers from the chickens this answer is incorrect because the word odour refers to a smell The phrase is designed to be informative, so people know what the article is about this answer is incorrect. The phrase does give clues as to what the article is about, but it is primarily a clever play on words which is intended to be humorous The phrase adds humour to the title to make people more likely to read the article. this answer is correct because the word “fowl” which means chicken is actually meant to be spelled “foul” which means awful or bad. A foul odour is a bad smell The phrase is designed to show how serious the issues is so concerned readers will read it this answer is incorrect because the title uses humour to help communicate what the article is about None Question 308. The following question relates to the statue and the close-up photo of its plaque above [su_sQuestion 308. Which sentence best describes the information about Bon Scott? The information explains that Bon Scott was a local celebrity in the Fremantle region which is where his statue is located The information tells the story of all the bands that Bon Scott was in before he become a famous singer in a rock band known as AC/DC and it highlights some of his most famous songs The information explains which local schools Bon Scott went to and how he contributed to the local area by adding buildings from the money he earned over his life The information explains the full life of Bonn Scott and where he grew up in the area and the locations he used to live in and visit before he left Australia and moved to America None Question 264. The following question relates to the workplace signage above: Question 264. Which of the following things are required to enter this worksite if you’re a visitor You need written approval from an Operator or Team leader Workwear but no induction or sign-in is required Workwear and a site induction An approved Site Manager None Question 325. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 325. What time does this flight leave? 14th of June 9:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm None Question 91. The above image is of an edited nutrition information panel on a food label. Question 91. Why do you think information has been circled in red? someone wanted to highlight how concerning these numbers were for health reasons because the manufacturer wants to highlight how great their product is someone has identified an error in the numbers all nutrition information panels on food labels include red circles in these areas so people know where the most important information is 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 148. What type of story is the above story likely to be? a detective story a science fiction story a ballad a romance story None Question 13. Everyday I wake up with eyes that don’t work and remember the dry, flat paddocks, One of my eyes hasn’t even opened in years and the other just lets in the light and the world looks grey. The scratching of the chickens in the yard to my right are usually the reason I roll over to absorb the rising yellow sun then I try and get up when the creak of the front fly-wire door sounds but I rarely get to it in time. My master’s porch is old and tired but at least I have an old rug which is far more comfy than the rickety warped floor boards. There were four of us once and each had a role of their own. My three brothers and I would come bounding out of the kennels to greet our master, we would sit up straight to attention in a row as we had been trained to do, eagerly awaiting a morning pat of the head as reward for the coming work. I trained my brothers out in the burning paddocks running up and down after the mindless sheep and corralling them through the gates and turn-styles of the shearing sheds. My legs aren’t up to it anymore; years of service have run them through and I’m the last of my brothers left on this porch. My master was once good to us, we would ride on the back of the Ute into town and I remember tasting the scents of freshly baked bread or sizzling bacon of an early morning. Now I can barely get up off this rug these days. The only time my master comes to give me attention now is when he stands on the porch turning the succulent sausages on the barbecue after a hard day and he drops a few food scraps into my bowl, I love the burnt sausage ends. I live for those few minutes every day when I know he is next to me, when he remembers I’m on his porch because in every way I’m useless to him now. This question refers to the story above Question 13. When the story teller says “I trained my brothers out in the burning paddocks running up and down...” what did he say he trained the other dogs to do? To sit up straight in a row when the master came To move the sheep into the shearing shed To sit on the rug and wait for their master To ride in the ute on their way into town None Question 172. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 172. The second sentence is more concise because The key points have changed It uses a compound sentence The main idea is expressed in a more compact way Less complicated words are used None Question 5. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 5. How many locations can you purchase food from in the area indicated? The map doesn’t tell you where food places are located 7 locations Subway, KFC, McDonald’s and Eagle Boys More than 20 None Question 163. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 163. What is the main message in this article? A giraffe had a baby A giraffe was filmed giving birth and it was streamed on the internet A giraffe had never been filmed before giving birth A giraffe birth streaming was shut down by animal rights activists None Question 319. The following question relates to the story of the Wolf and the Fox above: Question 319. Which sentence does not summarize an important part of “The Wolf and the Fox?” The wolf became clumsy from not hunting for himself and was unable to catch the lamb The wolf used his power in the past to dominate the fox. The wolf was badly beaten by the farmers when they caught him The wolf snuck through the farmyard and attacked the lamb easily None Question 306. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 306. Why are chemical burns worse than regular fire burns to the body? All chemical burns require immediate hospitalisation All chemicals are harmful to animals and fire is not as harmful Fire Burns are always to the limbs like arms or legs, and chemical burns are usually in the eyes or face which are more sensitive Because they cause more pain None Question 321. The following question relates to the story of the infographic above: Question 321. Why does this infographic include images of large blobs with faces and weights? To make the infographic more appealing to children The characters represent the collections of fat and oil that make fatbergs and shows their size and scale so readers can see how they impacted specific cities The characters are bright and happy to show how exciting and interesting the problem needs to be to get people in the UK to care about their sewer system. The images show the people who are producing the waste and how they feel about blocking their own sewer systems None Question 289. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 289. What is the purpose of this website To track sharks for shark lovers To allow people to know where there have been shark sightings so they can avoid those beaches and stay safe The website is advertising a group who are recruiting more people to look out for sharks The website is an official Government site to show where it is safe to fish for sharks None Question 78. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 78. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary way that Cardinal Marks indicate safe water? they are yellow and black and stand out at night they have symbols on top to make them stand out they show the direction boats should move to get to safe water they put a circle around the dangerous area None Question 220. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right Question 220. This social media post is best described as…? entertaining this answer is incorrect because the post is not designed to be enjoyably engaging. informative this answer is correct because there is clear information, deadlines and dates provided to help people understand new rules and decisions that have been made. exciting this answer is incorrect because the social media post isn’t positive To explain the function of something this answer is incorrect because it does not make sense based on the social media post provided None Question 60. The following question relates to the image of a cartoon above Question 60. What is the purpose of this text? To show how lazy workers can be To entertain people in the workforce To inform workers that their lives are in danger To inspire leaders to take responsibility for their workers None Question 211. The following question relates to the letter above Question 211. Mr Mark McGowan…? Wrote this letter this answer is incorrect. Mark McGowan is the person being written to, as can be seen at the top of the page. Works for the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect, Mark McGowan does not have this title under his name Is the Premier of WA this answer is correct. The title under his name confirms this. Is trying to travel to the Peel Region this answer is incorrect. There is no indication in the letter that Mark McGowan is travelling None Question 315. The following question relates to the safety guide above Question 315. Which of the following statements is not relevant to the information in the poster? Helmets are required when riding eRideables You cannot travel on roads over 50 km/h on eRideables eRideables can go more than 25 km/h + on bike paths only You must be 16 years or older to use an eRideable None Question 228. The following question relates to the website above Question 228. When the text mentions “tap” it is referring to…? The tap you turn in a sink to get water this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a real physical tap The word tap is a reference to water because scuba diving happens in the pool or ocean this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical thing like a pool or ocean A tap on the shoulder because you are next to go diving this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical movement or action Getting involved in or trying something this answer is correct because the word ‘tap’ used in this sentence refers to attempting an activity. None Question 263. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 263. In the “Divinty” recipe, how much vanilla extract should you include? One teaspoon One Tablespoon One cup 2 cups None Question 242. The following question relates to the news article above Question 242. What is Jess Roskelley best known for? Being a North Face athlete this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Going to Alaska which is one of the harshest places in the world this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Climbing Mount Everest at age 20 this answer is correct because he was the youngest person to do so at the time Linking vertical stretches of rock, snow and ice this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article None Question 167. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 167. Who would have to pay this Bill? The Construction Company John Doe Henry Higgins Construction labourers None Question 187. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 187. What is the main idea of this part of the article? To highlight the connections between cellular phones and cancer that people may be concerned about To show how the NCI have investigated cell phones and their links to cancer To prove, beyond any doubt, that cell phones cause cancer To show how increased cell phone use has reduced the potential risks None Question 328. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 328. Do you need to bring money of different currencies to pay for the flight? Yes, each country has its own currency and you need to pay for flights in the currency belonging to that country which means you need to convert the money value Yes, you need to bring Australian money, but you can convert it easily at the airport No, the ticket clearly states that all amounts are displayed in Australian Dollars No, all online purchases occur in a universal currency so there is no need None You’ve already answered some of the questions! 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