Reading (Questions 181-190) 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 181. The following question relates to the online article above Question 181. According to the article, is it likely that most people will see dangerous animals in Australia? HintHint: Read the answer options below first, then scan the text looking for the words “dangerous animals”, then read a few sentences after they are mentioned and check what the text is saying about them. You are very likely to see spiders and snakes everywhere this answer is incorrect even though it seems likely because another answer relates directly to the bush or wilderness which is mentioned in the article. You will never see a dangerous animal in Australia, there are none left this answer is incorrect, the article makes clear that there are dangerous animals in Australia. If you are in the bush or the wilderness you may see dangerous animals more frequently this answer is correct and is discussed in the last sentence of the first paragraph. The article makes clear that most dangerous animals can hide in normal households this answer is incorrect because the article says that most people never see dangerous animals unless they spend time in the bush. Question 182. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 182. What is a “Saltie”? HintHint: scan through the article looking for the word in the question, then read the sentence before and after it to see if it helps you work out the meaning. It is an Australian term for saltwater crocodile this answer is correct as the article states that Aussies call saltwater crocs “salties”. It means the water is salty this answer is incorrect, the article makes clear the term relates to saltwater crocodiles. It means that some Australian Rivers can be salty unlike other areas of the world where river water is fresh this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear the term relates to saltwater crocodiles. It’s the name of a specific crocodile species this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear the word relates to Australian term for saltwater crocodiles. Question 183. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 183. How many more groups of animals will the article investigate after Crocodiles and what are they likely to be? HintHint: Scan through the article before the subheadings looking for how many groups the article may mention. The introduction also lists a number of animals, look carefully at the list as it will provide a hint about the remaining sections of the article. One more group and it will be spiders this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced, and the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will only investigate snakes after crocodiles this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced, and the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will investigate four more groups of animals and they will include spiders, snakes, lizards and hawks this answer is incorrect, as spiders and snakes are referenced but not hawks. The article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals.” The article will investigate two more groups of animals and they are likely to be spiders and snakes this answer is correct because the article says there are “three main groups of dangerous animals” and spiders and snakes are mentioned with crocodiles in the introduction. Question 184. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 184. Which part of the label would you check if you were worried about an allergic reaction to the product? HintHint: Read the answer option first and you may see something that works without having to read the label. If none of the options look obvious then scan the label looking for subheadings or bolded text which relate to allergies Ingredients this answer is incorrect even though it seems like the most likely answer because there is another option that relates directly to allergies. Nutritional Facts this answer is incorrect because nutritional facts will not necessarily help with allergic reactions. Alergen this answer is correct because allergen relates directly to allergic reactions. No Salt added this answer is incorrect because it does not relate directly to allergies. Question 185. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 185. The label says “Anna Schettino was to a kitchen what a tomato is to a sauce” what does this mean? HintHint: Find this sentence and read through it carefully looking at the comparisons between people and objects. It means her sauce tastes the best this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. It means the kitchen was as important to Anna as tomatoes are to tomato sauce, they are both deeply connected this answer is correct and properly explains the connection between Anna and her kitchen and the tomato and its connection to the sauce. It means that Anna Schettino was related to a tomato this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. It means that Anna Schettino loved tomatoes more than anything else in her sauce this answer is incorrect because the sentence requires a comparison between the kitchen and tomatoes. Question 186. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 186. If you were worried about your sodium levels would you use this sauce? HintHint: Read through the label carefully looking for the key words in the question. The sauce includes 90 mg of Sodium which could make it dangerous this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. You would have to check the “All Natural” bubble and make your own decision this answer is correct because the label identifies that the sauce is “low in sodium” and this makes it less dangerous but you still need to make a careful decision. Tomato sauce is important for pasta so you need it anyway this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. The sauce is healthy because it says it has “No Salt added” this answer is incorrect because the label identifies that the sauce is low in sodium and this makes it less dangerous. 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? HintHint: Read the answer options first then check them against the heading and the first paragraph which summarizes the prupose of this article. To highlight the connections between cellular phones and cancer that people may be concerned about this answer is correct as the article repeats “may” or “might” to show that there are potential dangers, but they may not be totally proven yet. To show how the NCI have investigated cell phones and their links to cancer this answer is incorrect because NCI provide additional information to this article in a factsheet. To prove, beyond any doubt, that cell phones cause cancer this answer is incorrect because the article repeats “may” or “might” to show that there are potential dangers, but they may not be totally proven yet. To show how increased cell phone use has reduced the potential risks this answer is incorrect because the article is highlighting that the risks increase rather than decrease. Question 188. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 188. Which of the following sentences are true based on the information in the article? HintHint: Read the answer options first then check them against the various points in the artcile. The use of cellular phones has doubled this answer is incorrect because the article makes clear that they have increased but never identifies them doubling. The NCI have proven that cell phones cause cancer this answer is incorrect because NCI provide additional information in a factsheet, but this does not suggest anything has been proven in the connection between cell phones and cancer. Cell phones have varied in quality some getting better and many getting worse over the years as they have become cheaper this answer is incorrect because the article suggest that newer cell phones are better and there is no mention of them being cheaper and getting worse. Our body can absorb the energy from cell phone antenna this answer is correct as it stated in the article that “tissue” can absorb the energy. Question 189. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 189. Why are dot points are used in this article? HintHint: Consider why a person writing an article would choose to use dot points and what impact it has for the reader. To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph this answer is correct as dot points are designed to break up information to make it more manageable to read. To show a separation of the three main ideas this answer is incorrect because these are all examples in the same main point. Because they make the article look more authentically scientific this answer is incorrect because scientific information does not need dot points to make it authentic. So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information this answer is incorrect because dot points are used to summarize complex information, not to make you skip them. Question 190. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 190. Why does this article include blue text for the phrase “Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer”? HintHint: Read the sentence the question is refering to, then consider why this part of the information would be in a different colour considering the article is published online. To make this stand out this answer is incorrect even though it sounds likely because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. Because these words are complicated this answer is incorrect because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. To highlight the main concern in this article this answer is incorrect because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. Because these words have an imbedded link to more information this answer is correct because blue text in an online article means it is a hyperlink to more information. You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Writing (Stimuli 11 – Dreams for your future – Per #9) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Writing Skill Builder The timer will start as soon as you click 'next' You will have 60 minutes to write a 600 word response to 1 question Click submit once you are done to compare your answer with the OLNA Support marking guide Aim for a green response! Write about your dreams for your future. Explain what you hope for in your family, your career or the achievements you would like to complete over your lifetime. You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts. You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 10 – Memory Lane – Per #8) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Writing Skill Builder The timer will start as soon as you click 'next' You will have 60 minutes to write a 600 word response to 1 question Click submit once you are done to compare your answer with the OLNA Support marking guide Aim for a green response! Think about an event or occasion that is memorable to you. It may be something important that had a great impact on your life or it may be a simple celebration. You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts.You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 9 – HS students do volunteer work – Per #7) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Writing Skill Builder The timer will start as soon as you click 'next' You will have 60 minutes to write a 600 word response to 1 question Click submit once you are done to compare your answer with the OLNA Support marking guide Aim for a green response! “All High School students should do volunteer work” Present an argument For or Against this statement. You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts.You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 8 – Social media & communication – Per #6) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Writing Skill Builder The timer will start as soon as you click 'next' You will have 60 minutes to write a 600 word response to 1 question Click submit once you are done to compare your answer with the OLNA Support marking guide Aim for a green response! “Is social media the best form of communication?” Present an argument For or Against this statement. You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts. You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
