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 Comment 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 Comment 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 Comment 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!
Reading (Questions 171-180) 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 171. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 171. Which word in these sentences is misspelled or missued? HintHint: Scan through the larger words first looking for missed letters then look at words that sound the same but have different meanings interested this answer is incorrect because “interested” is spelt correctly and another word has been used incorrectly instead where this answer is correct as the sentence is talking about the past and “where” relates to place and not time recognisable this answer is incorrect because “recognisable” is spelt correctly and another word has been used incorrectly instead popularity this answer is incorrect because “popularity” is spelt correctly, and another word has been used incorrectly instead None Question 172. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 172. The second sentence is more concise because HintHint: Look at the differences between the two sentences and try and eliminate answer options that seem incorrect then make an inforamed guess from your remaining answers. The key points have changed this answer is incorrect because “concise” means made smaller and more accurate but keeps the same meaning It uses a compound sentence this answer is incorrect because “concise” means made smaller and more accurate but keeps the same meaning The main idea is expressed in a more compact way this answer is correct because this is a clear definition of the word “concise” Less complicated words are used this answer is incorrect because “concise” means made smaller and more accurate but keeps the same meaning None Question 173. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 173. What is the meaning of “roadworthy”? HintHint: Read the answer options first then scan through the information above the image carefully before the whole text The bike looks impressive and has been on display this answer is incorrect because there is not mention of “display” in the text Your motorcycle must have all of the equipment shown in the image this answer is correct because the text states clearly “Your motorcycle has to have all of the equipment shown in the diagram” The bike has not had any previous accidents which may or may not have been fixed this answer is incorrect because it is not directly mentioned in the text as an explanation for the word “roadworthy” The tyres on the bike are ready for road use this answer is incorrect even though it is true because another answer is directly related to the text at the top of the page None Question 174. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 174. Which of the following items are NOT required equipment for the motorcycle to meet the standards by law? HintHint: Read each answer option first then quickly scan the text next to the image of the bike and see if the words from the answer option are close to the words in the diagram. Try and elimiate answers that are clearly incorrect. Adequate footrests this answer is incorrect because “footrests” are clearly labelled in the image A red break light at the front of the motorcycle this answer is correct because a “red break light” should only be at the back of the motorcycle and not the front Brakes that allow you to stop quickly this answer is incorrect because “brakes” are clearly labelled in the image Working Indicators this answer is incorrect because “working indicators” are clearly labelled in the image None Question 175. The following image is a screen-capture taken from the Board Meeting Minutes Question 175. What section of this Board Meeting document would you read to find out if you should be at this meeting HintHint: Look for a section of the meeting notes that relates to people and lists them The purpose this answer is incorrect because the “purpose” does not list who is required at the meeting Welcome this answer is incorrect because the “welcome” does not list who is required at the meeting Attendees this answer is correct because this section provides a list of names for people who need to be at the meeting Viewing Access this answer is incorrect because the “viewing access” does not list who is required at the meeting None Question 176. The following image is a screen-capture taken from the Board Meeting Minutes Question 176. If you needed to see what you needed to do after this meeting where would you find it HintHint: Carefully read through any headings or tabs looking for quick ways to access information that needs to happen after the meeting. Conclusion this answer is incorrect even though it sounds like a likely answer because the “conclusion” or “conclusion tab” does not explain specifically what you “need to do” Approve Last Meeting Minutes this answer is incorrect because the “Approve Last Meeting Minutes” section will only explain what happened in the previous meeting and not what needs to be done after this one The “PDF” tab this answer is incorrect as “PDF” will provide a copy of the meeting notes and not necessarily a list of things you need to do The “Tasks” tab this answer is correct as “Tasks” will explain what is required of the different people after the meeting None Question 177. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 177. Who sent this letter? HintHint: Look at the bottom of the page to find out who sent the letter and then scan the page to see if there is any other inforamtion relating to this person Fahad Ghani this answer is incorrect because this is the person the letter is written to the technician this answer is incorrect because it is NOT the job title underneath the name of the person who sent the letter at the top of the page the Store Manager this answer is incorrect because it is NOT the job title underneath the name of the person who sent the letter at the top of the page a Customer Service Representative this answer is correct because it is the job title underneath the name of the person who sent the letter at the top of the page None Question 178. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 178. What is the suggested cause of the problem with the airconditioner unit? HintHint: Read the answer options provided then skim through the paragraph of the text looking for the words in the question to speed up your search. the unit needs to be replaced this answer is incorrect as the letter suggests a clear reason why the air-conditioner may need replacing the sales assistant said it was due to a failed quality check this answer is incorrect as the letter states that a technician completed a quality check and it met the standard the technician installed it incorrectly this answer is incorrect because letter states “the technician informed us the unit was installed properly” the issue could be a manufacturing defect this answer is correct as the letter states that “the defect of the unit may be due to a manufacturing defect” None Question 179. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 179. What was the solution the store provided for the malfunctioning airconditioner unit? HintHint: Read the answer options provided then skim through the paragraph of the text looking for the words in the question to speed up your search the unit was fully replaced because it was clearly defective this answer is incorrect as the letter states that a technician must inspect the air-conditioner to assess the problem the Electric Store is waiting on a report from the technician this answer is correct because the letter states “if he confirms the item is defective, we will… deliver a new air-conditioning unit” the complaint was dismissed by the electrical store this answer is incorrect because the electrical store is still investigating the issue and doesn’t have a clear reason yet the sales assistant needs to check the receipt to make sure a quality check was passed this answer is incorrect as the letter states that a technician completed a quality check and it met the standard None Question 180.The 5 sentences above are taken from a complete essay paragraph written by a student. (THEY ARE OUT OF ORDER.)Question 180. Which of the following sentences would be the topic sentence of the completed paragraph?HintHint: think about the purpose of the first sentence in a paragraph and read each sentence carefully to see if it achieves the purpose of introducing the topic sentence 2 this answer is incorrect because this sentence starts with a joining word “but” and topic sentences need to introduce a point sentence 3 this answer is correct because the sentence introduces the main point of the argument sentence 4 this answer is incorrect because this sentence introduces evidence rather than introduces the main point of the argument sentence 5 this answer is incorrect because this sentence provides evidence rather than introduces the main point of the argument None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading (Questions 161-170) 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 161. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 161. All of the articles listed above are connected, what is the connection between them? HintHint: Read each of the options below first and then scan the articles above to see if the answer option is correct. Try and eliminate the options that are clearly false first and choose from the remaining answers. They all include a direct quote this answer is incorrect because several of the articles start with a direct quote which is clear from the large quotation marks, but many others do not. They all relate to Facebook this answer is incorrect, there are several articles which relate to Facebook but not all of them are directly connected to this application. They all occurred during January this answer is correct as they all share the same month but different dates on the time stamps under each headline. They are all persuasive this answer is incorrect because many of the articles are informative rather than persuasive. None Question 162. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 162. These articles all appeared from one web search, what was searched to create these results? HintHint: Look at the information outside of the boxes to give you a clue about what was directly searched News this answer is incorrect even though these articles appear to be news related, some would not be considered news at all and there is a clear explanation of what was directly searched at the bottom of the page. Facebook drama this answer is incorrect even though these articles appear to be Facebook related some are not and there is a clear explanation of what was directly searched at the bottom of the page. Mark Zukerberg this answer is incorrect even though these articles appear to be Mark Zukerberg related some are not and there is a clear explanation of what was directly searched at the bottom of the page. Social Networking this answer is correct because the words “social networking” appear at the bottom of the page to show that these two words were the direct terms searched. 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? HintHint: Read the answer options before you look at the article so you know what you’re reading it for. To work out the main message, read the title first, the first and the last sentence of the article. If you are still unsure, skim through the rest of the article. A giraffe had a baby this answer is incorrect because the article focuses on the problems the live stream caused rather than how exciting the birth was. A giraffe was filmed giving birth and it was streamed on the internet this answer is incorrect because the article focuses on the problems the live stream caused rather than how exciting the birth was. A giraffe had never been filmed before giving birth this answer is incorrect because the article focuses on the problems the live stream caused rather than how exciting the birth was. A giraffe birth streaming was shut down by animal rights activists this answer is correct because the article focuses on the problems the live stream caused rather than how exciting the birth was. None Question 164. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 164. How did Youtube respond to the video being taken down? HintHint: Read the title and the byline (the sentence after the title) because it provides a summary of the article They were impressed by the 30 million viewers this answer is incorrect because it does not relate to the “action taken” by Youtube. They cut the live stream and then restored it later this answer is correct because it is stated that Youtube “cut the live stream” and in the second last paragraph “the video was subsequently restored.” They published a statement this answer is incorrect because the article does not mention that Youtube published a statement. They instantly stopped it once animal rights activists complained this answer is incorrect because it is stated Youtube “cut the live stream” and in the second last paragraph “the video was subsequently restored.” None Question 165. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 165. This article is designed to…. ? HintHint: Consider the purpose of the article and how it would impact readers Persuade this answer is incorrect because the article does not persuade the audience to accept an opinion, it simply explains what happened in the incident Inform this answer is correct as the article is designed to provide information on what happened Challenge this answer is incorrect because the article does not persuade the audience to accept an opinion, it simply explains what happened in the incident Entertain this answer is incorrect because the article is explaining what people found entertaining or confronting rather than entertaining them None Question 166. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 166. How many Construction Materials were purchased…. ? HintHint: Check the “construction materials” row and look at the amounts provided and the subheadings above them in each column 9 this answer is incorrect because it is the quantity of the “construction labourers” instead of “materials” $150 this answer is incorrect because it is the unity price of the “construction materials” and not the quantity 10 this answer is incorrect because this number does not occur anywhere on the invoice 100 this answer is correct because it is the quantity next to the “construction materials” 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? HintHint: Look for any familiar names next to the word “Bill” from the question The Construction Company this answer is incorrect because a building company’s name does not appear anywhere on the invoice John Doe this answer is incorrect even though this name is at the top of the invoice, the invoice is “Billed to” someone else Henry Higgins this answer is correct because this name is placed next to the “Billed to” heading Construction labourers this answer is incorrect because the “construction labourer” was included as an expense on the invoice None Question 168. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 168. What is a pillion? HintHint: Scan the text and look for the keyword in the question and read the sentences before and after the word. If you are still confused, look at the image and make a judgement A passenger on a motorcycle this answer is correct as there are clear explanations of the road rules related to a person who is not the direct rider The person who can best see the road conditions ahead this answer is incorrect because there is no mention in the text of anyone “needing to see the road” The rider of a motorcycle this answer is incorrect because the motor cycle rider is called the “rider” and the image shows two people involved People who judge or advise this answer is incorrect because these words relate to the rider making a judgment and not anyone else None Question 169. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 169. Based on the information above, which of the following statements is accurate? HintHint: Read the different answer options before you read the text so you know what you are looking for. Then read the text and try and eliminate options which aren’t correct until you are left with an option that is accurate Sidewalls should be checked only after riding this answer is incorrect because the information relating to sidewalls reads “before riding the motor cycle” Bumps, cracks or cuts are normal for road wear on most tyres this answer is incorrect because the text says “tyres should not have any cuts, cracks or bumps” The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure this answer is incorrect because the text does not state this directly Tyres need to be replaced before riding again if damage is found this answer is correct because the text states “if any damage or wear is detected, replace the tyres before riding” None Question 170. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 170. Which statement most accurately explains what can cause uneven wearing of tyres? HintHint: Read the different answer options before you read the text so you know what you are looking for. Then read the text and try and eliminate options which aren’t correct until you are left with an option that is accurate Steering, alignment, tyre pressure or suspension this answer is correct because it lists all the information relating to uneven tyre wear Steering issues are the sole cause of tyre wearing unevenly this answer is incorrect because a list of other information is also provided that affect tyre wear not just steering issues The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure this answer is incorrect because it does not relate to uneven tyre wear Damage to Sidewalls can increase wearing this answer is incorrect because this information never appears in the text None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
