Writing (Stimuli 3 – million dollars – Per #2) 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! You have won a million dollars in a competition. Explain what you plan to do with the money. 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 Practice Test 1-250 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 215. The following question relates to the letter above Question 215. What does the word “gravely” mean? graciously this answer is incorrect, graciously means that you are kind or considerate and it doesn’t work in this sentence alarmingly this answer is correct as gravely does mean dangerously or alarmingly. interestingly this answer is incorrect as interesting has a positive meaning and the sentence suggests that the issue is negative deathly this answer is incorrect, even though the word has “grave” in it, this does not necessarily mean the subject is about death 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…. ? 9 $150 10 100 None Question 46. The following question relates to the image above Question 46. How many servings do you get out of this bottle? 8 ounces 1 945ml 32 None 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? To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph To show a separation of the three main ideas Because they make the article look more authentically scientific So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information None Question 142. The following question uses the above image from a product label. Question 142. Who should use this product? Americans only because it is made in America for American cars someone really worried about their brakes car professionals children None Question 202. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 202. Which sentence best describes the word “convenient” used in the online checkout page? This word means options that suit the customer and business providing the goods this answer is correct because the business wants the customer to choose what works best for the delivery of the item for both groups This word means options that suit only the customer this answer is incorrect, as the business and the customer need to find the best option to suit each of their needs This word means options that deal with issues or concerns this answer is incorrect even though it sounds likely. “Convenience” refers to finding the best option for both groups rather than simply dealing with a specific problem This word means creating an unsuitable fit for the customer this answer is incorrect as this option has the complete opposite meaning of convenient None Question 207. The following question relates to the business page above Question 207. What makes this farm unusual? It is privately owned by Will who is a young man who saved up for a farm himself this answer is incorrect, as no background information relating to Will is provided Most farms are not run by zoologists they are run by farmers this answer is incorrect, as no information relating to Will and his qualifications are provided Will allows you to pat tamed versions of wild animals this answer is incorrect, as all the animals are described as “domesticated” rather than wild, and the information does not let the reader know if you can touch the animals Will’s farm does not keep mainstream commercial stock this answer is correct because it is stated directly in the second paragraph 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 216. The following question relates to the letter above Question 216. Which word best describes the language used in this letter? heart-felt this answer is incorrect because there are very few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is correct because the words used in the letter are carefully selected and formal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect as this word means humorous or lightheaded informal this answer is incorrect because it means the words are more conversational and this letter is formal instead None Question 116. The following question refers to the image above. Question 116. How has the image above been created to appeal to children? its layout is simple to allow children to follow it easily it uses cute pictures, bright colours and simple text it includes all the objects you will need before you start children love building forts None Question 191. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 191. What is the main idea of this image? That you need to check your noticeboard It is a collection of facts about Myopia That Myopia affects everyone, especially school aged children It shows how important information is rarely read on noticeboards None Question 118. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 118. Which sentence from the text could replace the one below and have the same meaning? “she retained her curiosity but had no will to care” she stayed focused and made sure she didn’t look like she was worried she wanted to know more but couldn’t find the motivation to look into it she was really interested in what was happening but too distracted to do anything about it None Question 25. The following question relates to the workplace sign above Question 25. Who has to wear safety equipment on site? Personnel, sub-contractors and visitors Everyone except visitors Subcontractors and personnel sub-contractors, representatives, visitors and personnel None Question 206. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 206. Which attitude does Mauricio display toward online training? Online teaching is new to everyone and teachers and students need to adapt to the changes this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online training is like face-to face teaching and it can be hard to get people to respond in any training or teaching situation this answer is correct because he states something similar in his second sentence of his comment Online teaching can be a complete waste of time for students who aren’t interested this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online teaching does not require as much planning and preparation to make it more engaging and interesting for its audience this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s says the complete opposite of this in the last line of his comment None Question 71. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 71. Why does this figure include numbers, pictures and graphics? it is for children to gain people’s interest because it allows important information to be understood quickly because it is a technical figure for professional people None Question 93. There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!" The text above is a limerick written by Edward Leer a writer, poet and illustrator. Question 93. Which category does this limerick fit into? sea shanty love song cautionary tale nonsense poem None Question 112. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 112. Which of the following sentences has an error in it? Dr John Ayers, who is based at San Diego University, California, said these accidents where becoming a 'dangerous side effect'. But the latest study, published in the journal JAMA, concludes that the game is unsafe and causes drivers and pedestrians to become too distracted. A new study in the US suggests that more than 110,000 incidents in a 10 day period have been caused by drivers and pedestrians distracted by the game. Pokémon Go has been credited with boosting exercise levels amongst children as they walk around outside searching for the creatures. None Question 104. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 104. Who is the target audience for this article? parents who live downstairs and don’t keep an eye on their children upstairs parents who are concerned with their teenagers leaving their phone charges on all the time people who love iPhones people interested in fires None Question 144. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question 144. Which of the following sentences could replace “we've tried all the orthodox ways, yes” in the conversation between the characters. we've tried all the normal ways, yes we've tried all the challenging ways, yes we've tried all the entertaining ways, yes we've tried all the simple ways, yes 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 51. The following question relates to the sign above Question 51. What is the problem with this sign? The colon is in the wrong place The last word is spelled incorrectly The “your” is missing an apostrophe and an “e” videosurveillance is actually one word None Question 61. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 61. Which sign makes a direct reference to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992? “The Danger Construction Site” sign There is no evidence to say All of the signs make a direct reference to the Act The “Notice” sign 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 205. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 205. Which of the following options best summarizes Vesa’s advice to Rebecca? Rebecca should not be so hard on herself and provide a quiz to see if her students understood the information this answer is incorrect, as this is a summary of Mauricio’s comments Rebecca should use chat options for people who can’t speak English properly this answer is incorrect, as there are other options which provide more details on his advice Rebecca should warn them that a presentation is coming up so they can prepare properly, and should also tell the audience she is disappointed if they don’t ask questions this answer is incorrect, as Vesa never mentions anything about being disappointed in his comment Rebecca should use text chat or create a document where people can provide feedback, she should share the presentation with the audience a few days before so they can prepare properly this answer is correct because the two statements are closely related to Vesa’s comment in the second paragraph None Question 227. The following question relates to the website above Question 227. The purpose of this advertisement? To attract customers who want to purchase scuba gear this answer is incorrect because scuba equipment is not clearly priced for sale, instead it is promoting an experience To advertise a chance to see the ocean using scuba gear this answer is correct because the information discusses guiding and educating the customer through a scuba diving experience To promote special deals for the highest price this answer is incorrect because the special deals are not even highlighted for the highest price To provide detailed information about saving the reef this answer is incorrect because the information provided has nothing to do with the reef being in any danger None Question 74. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 74. In the sentence below, why is the word “right” in (brackets)? Sentence: “When meeting head on, both boats are required to alter course to starboard (right) …” because the writer is unsure of the word to stress how important it is to clarify the meaning of the word “starboard” before it because the word is spoken aloud None Question 171. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 171. Which word in these sentences is misspelled or missued? interested where recognisable popularity 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 150. What is the best way to describe the writing style in the above extract? passionate and aggressive observational and reflective technical and procedural exciting and action-packed None Question 107. The following question refers to the image above Question 107. In which section would you focus on if you raised an issue in the previous meeting and you want to make sure it was resolved? President’s review of the year 2012-2013 Forward Plans for coming year Minutes of the 2012 AGM. Financial Report by Treasurer None Question 196. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 196. The main purpose of this text is? To provide news on a recent situation To honour a group of soldiers To provide information on the location of loved ones To warn people that soldiers are in the cemetery 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? Sidewalls should be checked only after riding Bumps, cracks or cuts are normal for road wear on most tyres The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure Tyres need to be replaced before riding again if damage is found 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 147. What is the purpose of this story? to entertain to inform to provide a guide to persuade None Question 102. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 102. Which of the following extracts from the above text suggests possibility rather than certainty? “Nothing can be saved” “At the moment we are waiting to see if the experts think some of the items downstairs can be saved if professionally cleaned and restored” “Downstairs has been flooded due to the volume of water that had to be pumped in to extinguish the fire, everything has suffered smoke damage” “Her iPhone charger had caught fire despite being a genuine Apple product” None Question 18. The following question relates to this paragraph of the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 18. A word in this part of the online article has been used incorrectly, which word is it? There JUST Explain Peed None Question 66. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question 66. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .mov file? How do I publish my movie? My monitor won’t turn on, how do I fix it? My file isn’t opening, what do I do? None Question 20. This is an edited image of a computer keyboard Question 20. What do you think the purpose of editing this image is? To show that the “enter” button should be made blue To show that the "enter" key doesn’t need words, it needs a symbol The "enter" key should be replaced by an online shopping trolley A trolley with an arrow shows where to go None Question 36. The following question relates to the image above Question 36. How do you get to Terminal 5? Take a plane Take the underground You get your car from car park 3 You take the Trains 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? Adequate footrests A red break light at the front of the motorcycle Brakes that allow you to stop quickly Working Indicators 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 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 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 Conclusion Approve Last Meeting Minutes The “PDF” tab The “Tasks” tab None Question 217. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 217. How did the Premier Mark McGowan choose to respond to the two formal letters he received? He replied with a formal letter this answer is incorrect, the text above is not an example of a formal letter He replied using formal correspondence this answer is incorrect, the text above is an example of informal communication He private messaged the people who wrote the formal letters this answer is incorrect, there is no indication from this social media post that it is addressed to any specific person He posted publicly on his social media account this answer is correct, the text is a screenshot of a twitter account and the Premier is not directly addressing the people involved in the letters None Question 44. The Lion, the Fox, the Jakal and the Wolf The Lion went hunting and took along with him a Fox, a Jackal, and a Wolf. They hunted and they hunted till at last the Lion surprised a Stag, and soon took its life. Then came the question how the spoil should be divided. "Quarter me this Stag," roared the Lion. So the other animals skinned it and cut it into four parts. Then the Lion took his stand in front of the carcass and pronounced judgment: “The first quarter is for me in my capacity as King of Beasts; the second is mine as the judge of this kill; another share comes to me for my part in the chase; and as for the fourth quarter, well, as for that, I should like to see which of you will dare to lay a paw upon it." "Humph," grumbled the Fox in a low growl as he walked away with his tail between his legs. The wolf and the Jakal watched the lion glare over the carcass as he sat down to eat so they turned and walked after the fox. The following question relates to the fable above Question 44. The main purpose of this text is to... To teach a lesson To show how clever animals are To prove that animals have rules To instruct None Question 49. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 49. What is the purpose of this text? To entertain internet readers To persuade people that GMOs could be helpful to farmers To inform readers that the agricultural industry is in crisis To make readers feel guilty that they are not supporting farmers None Question 29. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 29. Greitens suggests “passing the blame” or “making excuses” means... You are being a loser You aren’t taking responsibility You will never be a Navy Seal You are resilient None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Numeracy Practice Test 1-270 Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Practice Test Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from Select the correct answer Click next to begin! Question 102. Charlie had 5 tests this week. His results are in the table below.What percentage did Charlie score in his S + E test? a) 36% b) 64% c) 68% d) 71% None Question 162.Josh’s results in a javelin throwing contest are shown below.Ordered from the shortest throw at the top of the list to the longest throw at the bottom, what is the correct order of his throws? A B C D None Question 155.A factory’s management collected data about its work force.It collected that data in two different ways.Use the information from both tables to determine the correct statement. a) Experienced workers have worked for 1 year b) A level 6 worker is considered a very experienced worker c) A worker with little experience would be a level 4 worker d) A very experienced worker has worked for at least 3 years None Question 76.Scott buys biscuits and savoury rolls for a morning tea.He buys 20 biscuits at \$2 each and 20 savoury rolls at \$3 each.Select all of the expressions that show the amount that Scott should pay in dollars. a) 2 + 3 x 20 b) 20 x 2 + 3 c) 20 x 2 + 20 x 3 d) 5 x 20 Question 201.Jensen is installing laminate flooring in his dining room.He needs to purchase an extra 10% of the flooring to allow for wastage when it is being installed.His dining room area is 16 m2. What is the total amount of flooring Jensen needs to order? a) 1.6 m2 b) 14.4 m2 c) 17.6 m2 d) 20.8 m2 None Question 117.In a 5 x 5 grid D4 is South East of B2.What direction is B4 from D1? a) North East b) East c) North West d) South East None Question 59.Max grew pumpkins in his backyard vegetable patch.When picking his pumpkins he noticed one was much heavier than the others.When he weighed the pumpkin it weighed 5.35 kilograms. The average of all the other pumpkins was 2.5 kilograms.How much heavier was the heavy pumpkin than the other pumpkins? a) 2.85 kg b) 3.05 kg c) 3.15 kg d) 3.45 kg None Question 164.Mike is going on an overnight hike. He weighs himself with his backpack.Mike then weighs himself without his backpack.How much does Mike’s backpack weigh? a) 18.5 kg b) 19 kg c) 19.5 kg d) 20 kg None Question 29.Jenna wants to fertilise her backyard lawn.The lawn is a rectangle shape, 5 m by 8 m.The instructions on the fertiliser bag are:How many handfuls of fertiliser will Jenna need? a) 12 handfuls b) 16 handfuls c) 22 handfuls d) 30 handfuls None Question 96.How many kilowatt hours has this household used? a) 21,825 kWh b) 20,715 kWh c) 21,724 kWh d) 20,814 kWh None Question 99.In the swim leg of the Geelong Ironman, what direction are competitors heading in when they turn around the first turning buoy in the water? a) South West b) North East c) South d) South East None Question 11.Jack and his class had to prepare the gym for assembly.They had to arrange 293 chairs into rows.Each row had 30 chairs, except the front row.How many chairs did Jack and his class put in the front row? a) 15 b) 19 c) 23 d) 27 None Question 32.Jack made a sand pit for his children. The dimensions of the sand pit are as shown in the image below.To fill 2⁄3 of the sand pit, how many cubic metres (m3) does Jack need to order? a) 10 m3 b) 17 m3 c) 20 m3 d) 24 m3 None Question 82.Georgie completed a training run in 30 minutes.She ran at a steady speed of 8 km/h.The distance of the run is equal to: a) 3.5 km b) 4 km c) 4.5 km d) 5 km None Question 31.Peter works as a window cleaner.To calculate the price of a cleaning job he must charge for several areas of his work: $20 per hour for his labour The cost of materials used GST, which is 10% of the total A job takes Peter 4 hours and he uses $10 worth of materials.How much should he charge for the job? a) $78 b) $86 c) $92 d) $99 None Question 12.Stella’s pay rate on Friday is \$12 per hour.On Sunday, her pay is \$21 per hour.Last week she worked 10 hours on Friday and 5 hours on Sunday.How much was Stella paid for her work? a) $195 b) $208 c) $215 d) $225 None Question 20.Laura’s computer has a 720-gigabyte (GB) hard driveThe hard drive is 80% full.How much space is left on the hard drive of Laura’s computer? a) 70 GB b) 72 GB c) 144 GB d) 288 GB None Question 206.Graeme worked as a carpenter’s apprentice.His boss had asked him to saw a wood cube in half for a specific join.His boss specified that the cube was to be cut vertically and across the diagonal as per the diagram.Which of the following is the shape of the cut wood? a) A b) B c) C d) D None Question 260. Hassan went to watch a performance at the Fringe World Festival in Perth. The performance started at 7:30pm and finished 115 minutes later. What time did the performance finish? a) 8:30 pm b) 8:55 pm c) 9:25 pm d) 9:45 pm None Question 41.The height of 7 players in an AFL team were measured and given below. 187, 191, 194, 198, 202, 202, 205 Their mean, median, mode and range were calculated.The recruitment manager selected two more players at the season draft with heights of 197 cm and 202 cm.For these select players, which of the following statements are true? a) The mean will change. b) The median will change. c) The mode will change. d) The range will change. None Question 245. Matt and Adam were playing a game of Monopoly. Matt needed to roll 2 sixes (12) to pass all of Adam’s properties and land on GO.Adam told Matt that the probability of rolling two sixes was very low and that he would be landing on one of his properties.What is the probability that Matt would roll two sixes and land on GO? a) 1⁄36 b) 2⁄36 c) 12⁄36 d) 18⁄36 None Question 108.The graph below shows population from different areas of the world over a one hundred year time period.From 1950 to 2010 the world population appears to have? a) Doubled b) Halved c) Stayed the same d) Tripled None Question 81.Four university students are renting a house. They all share an equal part of the rent.They each pay $120 per week.Two more students will move into the house and the rent will be shared equally between all six people.By how much does the weekly rent per student decrease? a) $40 b) $45 c) $50 d) $60 None Question 232. At a children’s party, a game of pass the parcel was played with a toy as the final prize.12 children played the game and all 12 children could be picked multiple times.8 rounds were played and 8 children got minor prizes. 4 children hadn’t won a prize yet.What chance do each of the four children have of winning the final prize? a) 1 in 2 b) 1 in 4 c) 1 in 6 d) 1 in 12 None Question 199.Peter owns a self-storage facility in an industrial area. He is creating new units that have floor dimensions of 3 m by 3 m. The total floor space available for storage units is 540 m2What is the largest number of units he can create? a) 60 b) 54 c) 36 d) 27 None Question 250. Emma has a job working as a receptionist. Her wage is $1,200 after-tax.If she pays 20% of her weekly wage in tax, how much does she earn before tax? a) $1,650 b) $1,500 c) $1,440 d) $1,300 None Question 192.A personal trainer was instructing a client on how to perform a squat.In those instructions it was said that the angle behind the knee joint should be small to achieve a deep squat.Which of the following best describes the angle formed behind the knee joint in this picture? a) Right angle b) Obtuse angle c) Reflex angle d) Acute angle None Question 266. Jenine and Troy lived in Wollongong and holiday in Coffs Harbour once a year. When they travel up to Coffs Harbour they drive along the coastal highway. They travel about the same distance every day and stay in a town or city each night. If it takes them three days to travel to Coffs Harbour, where did they stay on the second night? Image from: https://ontheworldmap.com/australia/state/new-south-wales/nsw-road-map.html a) Maitland b) Tamworth c) Newcastle d) Port Macquarie None Question 45.An electronics store has a sale on during the month of September.The sale started on the 9th and finished on the 27th. How many days were the electronic items on sale for? a) 17 days b) 19 days c) 21 days d) 22 days None Question 64.The Mandurah region has 32 registered Uber cars and drivers.Of the 32 cars, ½ are Holdens, ¼ are Fords and the rest are Toyotas.How many cars are Toyotas? a) 6 b) 8 c) 12 d) 16 None Question 10.The graph below shows the attendance at a theatre show on Friday afternoon.How many more females than males attended the theatre show on Friday afternoon? a) 11 b) 14 c) 16 d) 19 None Question 58.The predicted maximum and minimum temperatures for the next five days are shown below.What will be the average minimum temperature over the next 5 days? a) 11° b) 11.5° c) 11.8° d) 12° None Question 47.Jaylen has 4 bags of balloons, with 22 balloons in each packet.He wants to put the same number of balloons into 10 paper bags.What is the greatest number of balloons that Jaylen could put in each bag? a) 5 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10 None Question 204.Common microwave ovens heat food at frequencies near 2.45 GHz (Gigahertz).1 Gigahertz represents 1 billion cycles per second. 1 Hertz represents 1 cycle per second.What is 2.45 Gigahertz when converted into Hertz? a) 245,000,000,000 Hertz b) 24,500,000,000 Hertz c) 2,450,000,000 Hertz d) 245,000,000 Hertz None Question 100.1 gram of protein contains 4 Calories.1 gram of fat contains 9 Calories.1 Calorie is equivalent to approximately 4.2 kilojoules.A lamb loin chop contains 11 grams of fat.How many kilojoules of fat are there in the lamb chop? a) 412.6 kilojoules b) 415.8 kilojoules c) 416.2 kilojoules d) 418.4 kilojoules None Question 240. Chiara is a local artist who was asked to paint a dog on a wall in a public space.Before she starts painting, she needs to figure out the size of the wall so she can get the proportions of her painting correct.The brick wall is 18 bricks high and 24 bricks long. Each brick is 20 centimetres high and 30 centimetres long.What is the height of the wall that Chiara is going to paint on? a) 260 cm b) 320 cm c) 360 cm d) 400 cm None Question 202.Isabella bought a watch for \$4,000.Three years later she had sold it for \$4,800.What percentage profit did she make? a) 8% b) 12% c) 16% d) 20% None Question 85.A 10 kilometre section of highway is to be resurfaced.The highway is straight and is 6.3 metres wide.How many square metres of the road need to be resurfaced? Please select your answer a) 13,000 m2 b) 47,000 m2 c) 63,000 m2 d) 87,000 m2 Question 134.Scott was visiting Perth and wanted to see several sites in the city. He decided to catch the Perth CAT bus service. His hotel was on the corner of Hay St and Plain St. What colour and number bus stop is closest to his hotel? a) Blue 14 b) Yellow 30 c) Red 29 d) Green 20 None Question 103.Charlie had 5 tests this week. His results are in the table below.Which subject did he perform the best in? a) English b) Math c) Science d) S + E e) Information Technology None Question 148.Ethan went to the local community fair. Whilst he was there he bought a wooden hand-made toy for \$14 and a painting for \$27.How much in total did Ethan spend? a) $32 b) $36 c) $41 d) $43 None Question 191. Sally bought a new Hybrid car for its fuel efficiency.On average her car uses 6 L per 100 km.Last week Sally drove a total of 354 km.The amount of fuel her car used last week is closest to: a) 18 L b) 21 L c) 24 L d) 27 L None Question 93.A bobcat driver has to estimate the volume, V, of sand in a pile for removal.The pile forms a cone shape, 4 metres across the base and 1.5 metres high.Using the formula in the box, which of these answers is the best estimate of the volume of the sand pile? a) 35 m3 b) 21 m3 c) 13 m3 d) 6 m3 None Question 14.Steve catches public transport to travel between work and home.He catches a bus and tram in both directions.One way tickets cost \$4 for the bus and \$6 for the tram.Select the expression that shows Steve’s daily travel cost in dollars. a) 4 + 6 x 2 b) 4 x 2 + 6 x 2 c) (4 + 6)2 d) 2 x (4 + 6) x 2 None Question 249.A dance company in Perth produced an end of year concert and were selling tickets for audience members.Tickets were sold at \$10, \$20 and \$25 per ticket.The graph below shows the prices and number of tickets sold.What percentage of tickets sold were $20 tickets? a) 60% b) 45% c) 35% d) 30% None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? 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 Reading (131 -140) 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 131.The following question relates to the photo above of an airline terminal sign.Question. If you had to go to the “Otobus otoparki” to catch your flight, where would you need to go?Hint Hint: find the words in the question on the sign and look for its translation to the taxi rank this answer is incorrect because tax is are not mentioned on the sign to the bus park this answer is correct because on the sign under “Octobus otoparki” it says “Bus park” to the domestic terminal this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the domestic terminal to the carpark this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the carpark None Question 132. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What is the writer hoping to achieve? Hint Hint: think about the reasons why someone would write this email and what they are hoping to get from the reader. to help Jane avoid legal action this answer is incorrect because the email is trying to hold her accountable for a legal wrong doing to deceive people into paying money this answer is correct because the email has been designed to convince people to pay money for no reason to protect the bank who owned the account from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because the letter has nothing to do with a bank to get the full amount of $2300 from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because there is no clear details about what Jane has done wrong None Question 133. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. Which aspect of the above letter suggests it could be a scam? Hint Hint: read the answers below and think about the obvious signs that you would pay attention to if you were worried this letter may be fake it includes several spelling mistakes this answer is correct because there are several spelling and grammatical errors that are unlikely to be in a legitimate legal document it doesn’t make sense this answer is incorrect because the sentences themselves make sense even though there are errors in the document it is from a lawyer this answer is incorrect because lawyers often send letters for similar legal reasons the signature doesn’t look real this answer is incorrect because signatures can vary and it is very difficult to determine whether they are legitimate None Question 134.The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer.Question. Which of the following phrases is designed to put pressure on Jane to pay the amounts detailed in the letter?Hint Hint: Read each of the phrases in the answers below and look for words that make the sentence sound urgent please click on the link this answer is incorrect because it is a request and doesn’t entail pressure you may not realize this this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure it is essential that you this answer is correct because “essential” has been used to make the message sound more urgent how you intend to pay it this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What makes this letter appear believable? Hint Hint: think about how this text has been put together to look as believable as possible it has the words “do not ignore this email” this answer is incorrect because many letters include this phrase to create impact and formality it uses emotional language this is incorrect because generally lawyers would not use emotional language in a formal letter it uses a formal layout and legal words this answer is correct because the layout and legal terms have it is very detailed this answer is incorrect because this email is very short on details about why Jane owes money None Question 136. The following question relates to the above image of a menu. Question. What do the numbers on the right hand side represent? HintHint: Think about why you would look at the menu and what kinds of questions you may have about the items on it the quantity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the rarity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the price of the menu items this answer is correct because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the product code this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices None Question 137. The following question relates to the above image of an inventory of movie DVDs. Question. In what way are the movies organised? Hint Hint: look carefully at the way in which the movies are organised and then compare this way with each of the answers listed below The movies are organised randomly this answer is incorrect because there is an ordered structure The movies are organised alphabetically this answer is correct because the movie list is in alphabetical order The movies are organised based on their genre category (e.g. Drama, Romance) this answer is incorrect because there is a different way they have been organised which is not based on their genre category The movies are organised based on their ratings this answer is incorrect because there are no indications of ratings in the movie index None Question 138. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What is the creator of this text trying to do? Hint Hint: consider why someone would create this text in the first place; the title will point you in the right direction to increase their following on Facebook or Twitter this answer is incorrect because the text is not appealing to people to increase its creator’s popularity to help prevent people from stressing out during exams this answer is correct because the title of the text states “to help your campus not go insane during finals” and finals refers to examinations to stop universities from being boring this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title to establish a list of rules to make people celebrate Christmas this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title None Question 139. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. Which of the following words could replace “impromptu” in the third sentence and still make sense? Hint Hint: read the sentence which includes the key word in the question and try to insert the answers below into the sentence to see which one makes the most sense surprise this answer is incorrect because although “surprise” is one of the closest options, it does not fit embarrassing this answer is incorrect because “embarrassing” does not make sense in the context of the sentence spontaneous this answer is correct because “spontaneous” means the same thing as “impromptu”. Don’t be afraid to choose words that you may not know especially when none of the other options work well interesting this answer is incorrect because the word “interesting” has a different meaning to “impromptu” None Question 140. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What type of text is this? Hint Hint: think about who would produce this text and how they would distribute it to have an effect on an audience a greeting card this answer is incorrect because greeting cards are usually designed to celebrate an event and this text does not focus on celebration a self-help expository text this answer is incorrect because expository self-help texts are usually lengthy guides for people to help them with a specific issue in their lives that they can fix an online interactive text this answer is incorrect because even though the text is online, it is not interactive a quick guide this answer is correct because it is a simple five step guide to support university students None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up « Older Entries Next Entries » Home Numeracy Skill Builders Reading Skill Builders Writing Skill Builders
Reading Practice Test 1-250 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 215. The following question relates to the letter above Question 215. What does the word “gravely” mean? graciously this answer is incorrect, graciously means that you are kind or considerate and it doesn’t work in this sentence alarmingly this answer is correct as gravely does mean dangerously or alarmingly. interestingly this answer is incorrect as interesting has a positive meaning and the sentence suggests that the issue is negative deathly this answer is incorrect, even though the word has “grave” in it, this does not necessarily mean the subject is about death 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…. ? 9 $150 10 100 None Question 46. The following question relates to the image above Question 46. How many servings do you get out of this bottle? 8 ounces 1 945ml 32 None 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? To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph To show a separation of the three main ideas Because they make the article look more authentically scientific So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information None Question 142. The following question uses the above image from a product label. Question 142. Who should use this product? Americans only because it is made in America for American cars someone really worried about their brakes car professionals children None Question 202. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 202. Which sentence best describes the word “convenient” used in the online checkout page? This word means options that suit the customer and business providing the goods this answer is correct because the business wants the customer to choose what works best for the delivery of the item for both groups This word means options that suit only the customer this answer is incorrect, as the business and the customer need to find the best option to suit each of their needs This word means options that deal with issues or concerns this answer is incorrect even though it sounds likely. “Convenience” refers to finding the best option for both groups rather than simply dealing with a specific problem This word means creating an unsuitable fit for the customer this answer is incorrect as this option has the complete opposite meaning of convenient None Question 207. The following question relates to the business page above Question 207. What makes this farm unusual? It is privately owned by Will who is a young man who saved up for a farm himself this answer is incorrect, as no background information relating to Will is provided Most farms are not run by zoologists they are run by farmers this answer is incorrect, as no information relating to Will and his qualifications are provided Will allows you to pat tamed versions of wild animals this answer is incorrect, as all the animals are described as “domesticated” rather than wild, and the information does not let the reader know if you can touch the animals Will’s farm does not keep mainstream commercial stock this answer is correct because it is stated directly in the second paragraph 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 216. The following question relates to the letter above Question 216. Which word best describes the language used in this letter? heart-felt this answer is incorrect because there are very few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is correct because the words used in the letter are carefully selected and formal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect as this word means humorous or lightheaded informal this answer is incorrect because it means the words are more conversational and this letter is formal instead None Question 116. The following question refers to the image above. Question 116. How has the image above been created to appeal to children? its layout is simple to allow children to follow it easily it uses cute pictures, bright colours and simple text it includes all the objects you will need before you start children love building forts None Question 191. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 191. What is the main idea of this image? That you need to check your noticeboard It is a collection of facts about Myopia That Myopia affects everyone, especially school aged children It shows how important information is rarely read on noticeboards None Question 118. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 118. Which sentence from the text could replace the one below and have the same meaning? “she retained her curiosity but had no will to care” she stayed focused and made sure she didn’t look like she was worried she wanted to know more but couldn’t find the motivation to look into it she was really interested in what was happening but too distracted to do anything about it None Question 25. The following question relates to the workplace sign above Question 25. Who has to wear safety equipment on site? Personnel, sub-contractors and visitors Everyone except visitors Subcontractors and personnel sub-contractors, representatives, visitors and personnel None Question 206. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 206. Which attitude does Mauricio display toward online training? Online teaching is new to everyone and teachers and students need to adapt to the changes this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online training is like face-to face teaching and it can be hard to get people to respond in any training or teaching situation this answer is correct because he states something similar in his second sentence of his comment Online teaching can be a complete waste of time for students who aren’t interested this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online teaching does not require as much planning and preparation to make it more engaging and interesting for its audience this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s says the complete opposite of this in the last line of his comment None Question 71. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 71. Why does this figure include numbers, pictures and graphics? it is for children to gain people’s interest because it allows important information to be understood quickly because it is a technical figure for professional people None Question 93. There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!" The text above is a limerick written by Edward Leer a writer, poet and illustrator. Question 93. Which category does this limerick fit into? sea shanty love song cautionary tale nonsense poem None Question 112. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 112. Which of the following sentences has an error in it? Dr John Ayers, who is based at San Diego University, California, said these accidents where becoming a 'dangerous side effect'. But the latest study, published in the journal JAMA, concludes that the game is unsafe and causes drivers and pedestrians to become too distracted. A new study in the US suggests that more than 110,000 incidents in a 10 day period have been caused by drivers and pedestrians distracted by the game. Pokémon Go has been credited with boosting exercise levels amongst children as they walk around outside searching for the creatures. None Question 104. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 104. Who is the target audience for this article? parents who live downstairs and don’t keep an eye on their children upstairs parents who are concerned with their teenagers leaving their phone charges on all the time people who love iPhones people interested in fires None Question 144. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question 144. Which of the following sentences could replace “we've tried all the orthodox ways, yes” in the conversation between the characters. we've tried all the normal ways, yes we've tried all the challenging ways, yes we've tried all the entertaining ways, yes we've tried all the simple ways, yes 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 51. The following question relates to the sign above Question 51. What is the problem with this sign? The colon is in the wrong place The last word is spelled incorrectly The “your” is missing an apostrophe and an “e” videosurveillance is actually one word None Question 61. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 61. Which sign makes a direct reference to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992? “The Danger Construction Site” sign There is no evidence to say All of the signs make a direct reference to the Act The “Notice” sign 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 205. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 205. Which of the following options best summarizes Vesa’s advice to Rebecca? Rebecca should not be so hard on herself and provide a quiz to see if her students understood the information this answer is incorrect, as this is a summary of Mauricio’s comments Rebecca should use chat options for people who can’t speak English properly this answer is incorrect, as there are other options which provide more details on his advice Rebecca should warn them that a presentation is coming up so they can prepare properly, and should also tell the audience she is disappointed if they don’t ask questions this answer is incorrect, as Vesa never mentions anything about being disappointed in his comment Rebecca should use text chat or create a document where people can provide feedback, she should share the presentation with the audience a few days before so they can prepare properly this answer is correct because the two statements are closely related to Vesa’s comment in the second paragraph None Question 227. The following question relates to the website above Question 227. The purpose of this advertisement? To attract customers who want to purchase scuba gear this answer is incorrect because scuba equipment is not clearly priced for sale, instead it is promoting an experience To advertise a chance to see the ocean using scuba gear this answer is correct because the information discusses guiding and educating the customer through a scuba diving experience To promote special deals for the highest price this answer is incorrect because the special deals are not even highlighted for the highest price To provide detailed information about saving the reef this answer is incorrect because the information provided has nothing to do with the reef being in any danger None Question 74. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 74. In the sentence below, why is the word “right” in (brackets)? Sentence: “When meeting head on, both boats are required to alter course to starboard (right) …” because the writer is unsure of the word to stress how important it is to clarify the meaning of the word “starboard” before it because the word is spoken aloud None Question 171. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 171. Which word in these sentences is misspelled or missued? interested where recognisable popularity 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 150. What is the best way to describe the writing style in the above extract? passionate and aggressive observational and reflective technical and procedural exciting and action-packed None Question 107. The following question refers to the image above Question 107. In which section would you focus on if you raised an issue in the previous meeting and you want to make sure it was resolved? President’s review of the year 2012-2013 Forward Plans for coming year Minutes of the 2012 AGM. Financial Report by Treasurer None Question 196. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 196. The main purpose of this text is? To provide news on a recent situation To honour a group of soldiers To provide information on the location of loved ones To warn people that soldiers are in the cemetery 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? Sidewalls should be checked only after riding Bumps, cracks or cuts are normal for road wear on most tyres The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure Tyres need to be replaced before riding again if damage is found 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 147. What is the purpose of this story? to entertain to inform to provide a guide to persuade None Question 102. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 102. Which of the following extracts from the above text suggests possibility rather than certainty? “Nothing can be saved” “At the moment we are waiting to see if the experts think some of the items downstairs can be saved if professionally cleaned and restored” “Downstairs has been flooded due to the volume of water that had to be pumped in to extinguish the fire, everything has suffered smoke damage” “Her iPhone charger had caught fire despite being a genuine Apple product” None Question 18. The following question relates to this paragraph of the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 18. A word in this part of the online article has been used incorrectly, which word is it? There JUST Explain Peed None Question 66. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question 66. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .mov file? How do I publish my movie? My monitor won’t turn on, how do I fix it? My file isn’t opening, what do I do? None Question 20. This is an edited image of a computer keyboard Question 20. What do you think the purpose of editing this image is? To show that the “enter” button should be made blue To show that the "enter" key doesn’t need words, it needs a symbol The "enter" key should be replaced by an online shopping trolley A trolley with an arrow shows where to go None Question 36. The following question relates to the image above Question 36. How do you get to Terminal 5? Take a plane Take the underground You get your car from car park 3 You take the Trains 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? Adequate footrests A red break light at the front of the motorcycle Brakes that allow you to stop quickly Working Indicators 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 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 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 Conclusion Approve Last Meeting Minutes The “PDF” tab The “Tasks” tab None Question 217. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 217. How did the Premier Mark McGowan choose to respond to the two formal letters he received? He replied with a formal letter this answer is incorrect, the text above is not an example of a formal letter He replied using formal correspondence this answer is incorrect, the text above is an example of informal communication He private messaged the people who wrote the formal letters this answer is incorrect, there is no indication from this social media post that it is addressed to any specific person He posted publicly on his social media account this answer is correct, the text is a screenshot of a twitter account and the Premier is not directly addressing the people involved in the letters None Question 44. The Lion, the Fox, the Jakal and the Wolf The Lion went hunting and took along with him a Fox, a Jackal, and a Wolf. They hunted and they hunted till at last the Lion surprised a Stag, and soon took its life. Then came the question how the spoil should be divided. "Quarter me this Stag," roared the Lion. So the other animals skinned it and cut it into four parts. Then the Lion took his stand in front of the carcass and pronounced judgment: “The first quarter is for me in my capacity as King of Beasts; the second is mine as the judge of this kill; another share comes to me for my part in the chase; and as for the fourth quarter, well, as for that, I should like to see which of you will dare to lay a paw upon it." "Humph," grumbled the Fox in a low growl as he walked away with his tail between his legs. The wolf and the Jakal watched the lion glare over the carcass as he sat down to eat so they turned and walked after the fox. The following question relates to the fable above Question 44. The main purpose of this text is to... To teach a lesson To show how clever animals are To prove that animals have rules To instruct None Question 49. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 49. What is the purpose of this text? To entertain internet readers To persuade people that GMOs could be helpful to farmers To inform readers that the agricultural industry is in crisis To make readers feel guilty that they are not supporting farmers None Question 29. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 29. Greitens suggests “passing the blame” or “making excuses” means... You are being a loser You aren’t taking responsibility You will never be a Navy Seal You are resilient None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
Numeracy Practice Test 1-270 Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Practice Test Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from Select the correct answer Click next to begin! Question 102. Charlie had 5 tests this week. His results are in the table below.What percentage did Charlie score in his S + E test? a) 36% b) 64% c) 68% d) 71% None Question 162.Josh’s results in a javelin throwing contest are shown below.Ordered from the shortest throw at the top of the list to the longest throw at the bottom, what is the correct order of his throws? A B C D None Question 155.A factory’s management collected data about its work force.It collected that data in two different ways.Use the information from both tables to determine the correct statement. a) Experienced workers have worked for 1 year b) A level 6 worker is considered a very experienced worker c) A worker with little experience would be a level 4 worker d) A very experienced worker has worked for at least 3 years None Question 76.Scott buys biscuits and savoury rolls for a morning tea.He buys 20 biscuits at \$2 each and 20 savoury rolls at \$3 each.Select all of the expressions that show the amount that Scott should pay in dollars. a) 2 + 3 x 20 b) 20 x 2 + 3 c) 20 x 2 + 20 x 3 d) 5 x 20 Question 201.Jensen is installing laminate flooring in his dining room.He needs to purchase an extra 10% of the flooring to allow for wastage when it is being installed.His dining room area is 16 m2. What is the total amount of flooring Jensen needs to order? a) 1.6 m2 b) 14.4 m2 c) 17.6 m2 d) 20.8 m2 None Question 117.In a 5 x 5 grid D4 is South East of B2.What direction is B4 from D1? a) North East b) East c) North West d) South East None Question 59.Max grew pumpkins in his backyard vegetable patch.When picking his pumpkins he noticed one was much heavier than the others.When he weighed the pumpkin it weighed 5.35 kilograms. The average of all the other pumpkins was 2.5 kilograms.How much heavier was the heavy pumpkin than the other pumpkins? a) 2.85 kg b) 3.05 kg c) 3.15 kg d) 3.45 kg None Question 164.Mike is going on an overnight hike. He weighs himself with his backpack.Mike then weighs himself without his backpack.How much does Mike’s backpack weigh? a) 18.5 kg b) 19 kg c) 19.5 kg d) 20 kg None Question 29.Jenna wants to fertilise her backyard lawn.The lawn is a rectangle shape, 5 m by 8 m.The instructions on the fertiliser bag are:How many handfuls of fertiliser will Jenna need? a) 12 handfuls b) 16 handfuls c) 22 handfuls d) 30 handfuls None Question 96.How many kilowatt hours has this household used? a) 21,825 kWh b) 20,715 kWh c) 21,724 kWh d) 20,814 kWh None Question 99.In the swim leg of the Geelong Ironman, what direction are competitors heading in when they turn around the first turning buoy in the water? a) South West b) North East c) South d) South East None Question 11.Jack and his class had to prepare the gym for assembly.They had to arrange 293 chairs into rows.Each row had 30 chairs, except the front row.How many chairs did Jack and his class put in the front row? a) 15 b) 19 c) 23 d) 27 None Question 32.Jack made a sand pit for his children. The dimensions of the sand pit are as shown in the image below.To fill 2⁄3 of the sand pit, how many cubic metres (m3) does Jack need to order? a) 10 m3 b) 17 m3 c) 20 m3 d) 24 m3 None Question 82.Georgie completed a training run in 30 minutes.She ran at a steady speed of 8 km/h.The distance of the run is equal to: a) 3.5 km b) 4 km c) 4.5 km d) 5 km None Question 31.Peter works as a window cleaner.To calculate the price of a cleaning job he must charge for several areas of his work: $20 per hour for his labour The cost of materials used GST, which is 10% of the total A job takes Peter 4 hours and he uses $10 worth of materials.How much should he charge for the job? a) $78 b) $86 c) $92 d) $99 None Question 12.Stella’s pay rate on Friday is \$12 per hour.On Sunday, her pay is \$21 per hour.Last week she worked 10 hours on Friday and 5 hours on Sunday.How much was Stella paid for her work? a) $195 b) $208 c) $215 d) $225 None Question 20.Laura’s computer has a 720-gigabyte (GB) hard driveThe hard drive is 80% full.How much space is left on the hard drive of Laura’s computer? a) 70 GB b) 72 GB c) 144 GB d) 288 GB None Question 206.Graeme worked as a carpenter’s apprentice.His boss had asked him to saw a wood cube in half for a specific join.His boss specified that the cube was to be cut vertically and across the diagonal as per the diagram.Which of the following is the shape of the cut wood? a) A b) B c) C d) D None Question 260. Hassan went to watch a performance at the Fringe World Festival in Perth. The performance started at 7:30pm and finished 115 minutes later. What time did the performance finish? a) 8:30 pm b) 8:55 pm c) 9:25 pm d) 9:45 pm None Question 41.The height of 7 players in an AFL team were measured and given below. 187, 191, 194, 198, 202, 202, 205 Their mean, median, mode and range were calculated.The recruitment manager selected two more players at the season draft with heights of 197 cm and 202 cm.For these select players, which of the following statements are true? a) The mean will change. b) The median will change. c) The mode will change. d) The range will change. None Question 245. Matt and Adam were playing a game of Monopoly. Matt needed to roll 2 sixes (12) to pass all of Adam’s properties and land on GO.Adam told Matt that the probability of rolling two sixes was very low and that he would be landing on one of his properties.What is the probability that Matt would roll two sixes and land on GO? a) 1⁄36 b) 2⁄36 c) 12⁄36 d) 18⁄36 None Question 108.The graph below shows population from different areas of the world over a one hundred year time period.From 1950 to 2010 the world population appears to have? a) Doubled b) Halved c) Stayed the same d) Tripled None Question 81.Four university students are renting a house. They all share an equal part of the rent.They each pay $120 per week.Two more students will move into the house and the rent will be shared equally between all six people.By how much does the weekly rent per student decrease? a) $40 b) $45 c) $50 d) $60 None Question 232. At a children’s party, a game of pass the parcel was played with a toy as the final prize.12 children played the game and all 12 children could be picked multiple times.8 rounds were played and 8 children got minor prizes. 4 children hadn’t won a prize yet.What chance do each of the four children have of winning the final prize? a) 1 in 2 b) 1 in 4 c) 1 in 6 d) 1 in 12 None Question 199.Peter owns a self-storage facility in an industrial area. He is creating new units that have floor dimensions of 3 m by 3 m. The total floor space available for storage units is 540 m2What is the largest number of units he can create? a) 60 b) 54 c) 36 d) 27 None Question 250. Emma has a job working as a receptionist. Her wage is $1,200 after-tax.If she pays 20% of her weekly wage in tax, how much does she earn before tax? a) $1,650 b) $1,500 c) $1,440 d) $1,300 None Question 192.A personal trainer was instructing a client on how to perform a squat.In those instructions it was said that the angle behind the knee joint should be small to achieve a deep squat.Which of the following best describes the angle formed behind the knee joint in this picture? a) Right angle b) Obtuse angle c) Reflex angle d) Acute angle None Question 266. Jenine and Troy lived in Wollongong and holiday in Coffs Harbour once a year. When they travel up to Coffs Harbour they drive along the coastal highway. They travel about the same distance every day and stay in a town or city each night. If it takes them three days to travel to Coffs Harbour, where did they stay on the second night? Image from: https://ontheworldmap.com/australia/state/new-south-wales/nsw-road-map.html a) Maitland b) Tamworth c) Newcastle d) Port Macquarie None Question 45.An electronics store has a sale on during the month of September.The sale started on the 9th and finished on the 27th. How many days were the electronic items on sale for? a) 17 days b) 19 days c) 21 days d) 22 days None Question 64.The Mandurah region has 32 registered Uber cars and drivers.Of the 32 cars, ½ are Holdens, ¼ are Fords and the rest are Toyotas.How many cars are Toyotas? a) 6 b) 8 c) 12 d) 16 None Question 10.The graph below shows the attendance at a theatre show on Friday afternoon.How many more females than males attended the theatre show on Friday afternoon? a) 11 b) 14 c) 16 d) 19 None Question 58.The predicted maximum and minimum temperatures for the next five days are shown below.What will be the average minimum temperature over the next 5 days? a) 11° b) 11.5° c) 11.8° d) 12° None Question 47.Jaylen has 4 bags of balloons, with 22 balloons in each packet.He wants to put the same number of balloons into 10 paper bags.What is the greatest number of balloons that Jaylen could put in each bag? a) 5 b) 6 c) 8 d) 10 None Question 204.Common microwave ovens heat food at frequencies near 2.45 GHz (Gigahertz).1 Gigahertz represents 1 billion cycles per second. 1 Hertz represents 1 cycle per second.What is 2.45 Gigahertz when converted into Hertz? a) 245,000,000,000 Hertz b) 24,500,000,000 Hertz c) 2,450,000,000 Hertz d) 245,000,000 Hertz None Question 100.1 gram of protein contains 4 Calories.1 gram of fat contains 9 Calories.1 Calorie is equivalent to approximately 4.2 kilojoules.A lamb loin chop contains 11 grams of fat.How many kilojoules of fat are there in the lamb chop? a) 412.6 kilojoules b) 415.8 kilojoules c) 416.2 kilojoules d) 418.4 kilojoules None Question 240. Chiara is a local artist who was asked to paint a dog on a wall in a public space.Before she starts painting, she needs to figure out the size of the wall so she can get the proportions of her painting correct.The brick wall is 18 bricks high and 24 bricks long. Each brick is 20 centimetres high and 30 centimetres long.What is the height of the wall that Chiara is going to paint on? a) 260 cm b) 320 cm c) 360 cm d) 400 cm None Question 202.Isabella bought a watch for \$4,000.Three years later she had sold it for \$4,800.What percentage profit did she make? a) 8% b) 12% c) 16% d) 20% None Question 85.A 10 kilometre section of highway is to be resurfaced.The highway is straight and is 6.3 metres wide.How many square metres of the road need to be resurfaced? Please select your answer a) 13,000 m2 b) 47,000 m2 c) 63,000 m2 d) 87,000 m2 Question 134.Scott was visiting Perth and wanted to see several sites in the city. He decided to catch the Perth CAT bus service. His hotel was on the corner of Hay St and Plain St. What colour and number bus stop is closest to his hotel? a) Blue 14 b) Yellow 30 c) Red 29 d) Green 20 None Question 103.Charlie had 5 tests this week. His results are in the table below.Which subject did he perform the best in? a) English b) Math c) Science d) S + E e) Information Technology None Question 148.Ethan went to the local community fair. Whilst he was there he bought a wooden hand-made toy for \$14 and a painting for \$27.How much in total did Ethan spend? a) $32 b) $36 c) $41 d) $43 None Question 191. Sally bought a new Hybrid car for its fuel efficiency.On average her car uses 6 L per 100 km.Last week Sally drove a total of 354 km.The amount of fuel her car used last week is closest to: a) 18 L b) 21 L c) 24 L d) 27 L None Question 93.A bobcat driver has to estimate the volume, V, of sand in a pile for removal.The pile forms a cone shape, 4 metres across the base and 1.5 metres high.Using the formula in the box, which of these answers is the best estimate of the volume of the sand pile? a) 35 m3 b) 21 m3 c) 13 m3 d) 6 m3 None Question 14.Steve catches public transport to travel between work and home.He catches a bus and tram in both directions.One way tickets cost \$4 for the bus and \$6 for the tram.Select the expression that shows Steve’s daily travel cost in dollars. a) 4 + 6 x 2 b) 4 x 2 + 6 x 2 c) (4 + 6)2 d) 2 x (4 + 6) x 2 None Question 249.A dance company in Perth produced an end of year concert and were selling tickets for audience members.Tickets were sold at \$10, \$20 and \$25 per ticket.The graph below shows the prices and number of tickets sold.What percentage of tickets sold were $20 tickets? a) 60% b) 45% c) 35% d) 30% None You’ve already answered some of the questions! 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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
Reading (131 -140) 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 131.The following question relates to the photo above of an airline terminal sign.Question. If you had to go to the “Otobus otoparki” to catch your flight, where would you need to go?Hint Hint: find the words in the question on the sign and look for its translation to the taxi rank this answer is incorrect because tax is are not mentioned on the sign to the bus park this answer is correct because on the sign under “Octobus otoparki” it says “Bus park” to the domestic terminal this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the domestic terminal to the carpark this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the carpark None Question 132. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What is the writer hoping to achieve? Hint Hint: think about the reasons why someone would write this email and what they are hoping to get from the reader. to help Jane avoid legal action this answer is incorrect because the email is trying to hold her accountable for a legal wrong doing to deceive people into paying money this answer is correct because the email has been designed to convince people to pay money for no reason to protect the bank who owned the account from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because the letter has nothing to do with a bank to get the full amount of $2300 from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because there is no clear details about what Jane has done wrong None Question 133. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. Which aspect of the above letter suggests it could be a scam? Hint Hint: read the answers below and think about the obvious signs that you would pay attention to if you were worried this letter may be fake it includes several spelling mistakes this answer is correct because there are several spelling and grammatical errors that are unlikely to be in a legitimate legal document it doesn’t make sense this answer is incorrect because the sentences themselves make sense even though there are errors in the document it is from a lawyer this answer is incorrect because lawyers often send letters for similar legal reasons the signature doesn’t look real this answer is incorrect because signatures can vary and it is very difficult to determine whether they are legitimate None Question 134.The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer.Question. Which of the following phrases is designed to put pressure on Jane to pay the amounts detailed in the letter?Hint Hint: Read each of the phrases in the answers below and look for words that make the sentence sound urgent please click on the link this answer is incorrect because it is a request and doesn’t entail pressure you may not realize this this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure it is essential that you this answer is correct because “essential” has been used to make the message sound more urgent how you intend to pay it this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What makes this letter appear believable? Hint Hint: think about how this text has been put together to look as believable as possible it has the words “do not ignore this email” this answer is incorrect because many letters include this phrase to create impact and formality it uses emotional language this is incorrect because generally lawyers would not use emotional language in a formal letter it uses a formal layout and legal words this answer is correct because the layout and legal terms have it is very detailed this answer is incorrect because this email is very short on details about why Jane owes money None Question 136. The following question relates to the above image of a menu. Question. What do the numbers on the right hand side represent? HintHint: Think about why you would look at the menu and what kinds of questions you may have about the items on it the quantity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the rarity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the price of the menu items this answer is correct because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the product code this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices None Question 137. The following question relates to the above image of an inventory of movie DVDs. Question. In what way are the movies organised? Hint Hint: look carefully at the way in which the movies are organised and then compare this way with each of the answers listed below The movies are organised randomly this answer is incorrect because there is an ordered structure The movies are organised alphabetically this answer is correct because the movie list is in alphabetical order The movies are organised based on their genre category (e.g. Drama, Romance) this answer is incorrect because there is a different way they have been organised which is not based on their genre category The movies are organised based on their ratings this answer is incorrect because there are no indications of ratings in the movie index None Question 138. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What is the creator of this text trying to do? Hint Hint: consider why someone would create this text in the first place; the title will point you in the right direction to increase their following on Facebook or Twitter this answer is incorrect because the text is not appealing to people to increase its creator’s popularity to help prevent people from stressing out during exams this answer is correct because the title of the text states “to help your campus not go insane during finals” and finals refers to examinations to stop universities from being boring this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title to establish a list of rules to make people celebrate Christmas this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title None Question 139. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. Which of the following words could replace “impromptu” in the third sentence and still make sense? Hint Hint: read the sentence which includes the key word in the question and try to insert the answers below into the sentence to see which one makes the most sense surprise this answer is incorrect because although “surprise” is one of the closest options, it does not fit embarrassing this answer is incorrect because “embarrassing” does not make sense in the context of the sentence spontaneous this answer is correct because “spontaneous” means the same thing as “impromptu”. Don’t be afraid to choose words that you may not know especially when none of the other options work well interesting this answer is incorrect because the word “interesting” has a different meaning to “impromptu” None Question 140. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What type of text is this? Hint Hint: think about who would produce this text and how they would distribute it to have an effect on an audience a greeting card this answer is incorrect because greeting cards are usually designed to celebrate an event and this text does not focus on celebration a self-help expository text this answer is incorrect because expository self-help texts are usually lengthy guides for people to help them with a specific issue in their lives that they can fix an online interactive text this answer is incorrect because even though the text is online, it is not interactive a quick guide this answer is correct because it is a simple five step guide to support university students None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
