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 23. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 23. If you were worried about losing data, which application would you use? Automatic Bug Backup System Tools Brasero 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 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 120. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 120. When the narrator says “Just breathe, pull air into your lungs, you’re hallucinating you stubborn idiot", who is she speaking to? she is screaming it aloud so someone can help she is screaming aloud to herself she is speaking to her mother she is speaking in her own head None Question 194. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 194. If you have recorded an interview on your phone and want someone to type it out for you, how much would it cost you? $15 per hour If it was five hours long, it would be $20 an hour $4.40 per page of writing 10 cents a page None Question 90. Question 90. Which of the following sentences contain linking words which indicate a cause? a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests 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 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 Question 108. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair Question 108. Why does the article use coloured text? because the article is about colours to stress certain information to make the article more exciting to show the article has style None Question 158. This image is created by an application based on how many words are used in a quiz, the words become larger when they are used more often in the quiz. Question 158. Which of the following sentences is the most accurate summary of the image? This quiz must have been about measurement and data. This quiz focuses on quantitative more than qualitative information. This quiz is about two different types of research and methodology. This quiz is clearly about Science. None Question 47. The following question relates to the image above Question 47. When should you avoid opening this product? If it tastes funny If the pill's colour has changed If it was not refrigerated If the inner seal was broken None Question 229. The following question relates to the public awareness poster above Question 229. According to the poster, if you’re about to cough what should you do? Cover your mouth using your arm in front of your face rather than your hands this answer is correct because there is an image and explanation to demonstrate what to do Make sure your personal mask is on for good hygiene this answer is incorrect because another option is more specific to coughing Make sure you wash your hands immediately this answer is incorrect because this would need to be done after coughing rather than before it Do not travel if you’re unwell this answer is incorrect because you might cough even if you’re not unwell. None Question 247. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 247. How much banana bread will this recipe make? Enough to serve more than 15 people this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves” Enough to serve 2 people with 2-4 slices of banana bread each this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”. There is no other information about serving quantities or number of slices The recipe doesn’t say and it depends on how many slices are served this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”, meaning the recipe will make enough banana bread to serve 10 people The recipe should feed 10 people this answer is correct because it is stated in the information boxes at the top of the recipe None Question 124. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 124. Which of the following words could replace “revoked” in the CAPITALISED sentence (at the top of the letter) and still make sense? stop refrain prevented cancelled None Question 183. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 183. How many more groups of animals will the article investigate after Crocodiles and what are they likely to be? One more group and it will be spiders The article will only investigate snakes after crocodiles The article will investigate four more groups of animals and they will include spiders, snakes, lizards and hawks The article will investigate two more groups of animals and they are likely to be spiders and snakes None Question 222. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 222. Which word is clearly used incorrectly in President Trump’s initial Tweet? pore this answer is correct as pointed out by JK Rowling. The spelling Donald should have used is “pour”. somewhat this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. written this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. emphasis this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. None Question 195. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 195. Which sentence is correct based on the information in the table above? Delivery is always free Inspections cost less than $10 an hour Transcripts and Search and Retrievals are both about documents If a decision takes under five hours, it does not cost you anything None Question 31. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 31. In section 4, Greitens says you should practice something daily, what is it? Being nice to people in need Being a good leader Getting your mind framed right Being thankful for what you have 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 162. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 162. These articles all appeared from one web search, what was searched to create these results? News Facebook drama Mark Zukerberg Social Networking None Question 132. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 132. What is the writer hoping to achieve? to help Jane avoid legal action to deceive people into paying money to protect the bank who owned the account from Jane who defaulted to get the full amount of $2300 from Jane who defaulted 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 250. The following question relates to the article above Question 250. What is the classification of the numbat? Endangered this answer is correct because it is stated next to the animal’s name at the top of the page Extinct this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Western Australian this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Species this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” None Question 167. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 167. Who would have to pay this Bill? The Construction Company John Doe Henry Higgins Construction labourers None Question 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 211. The following question relates to the letter above Question 211. Mr Mark McGowan…? Wrote this letter this answer is incorrect. Mark McGowan is the person being written to, as can be seen at the top of the page. Works for the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect, Mark McGowan does not have this title under his name Is the Premier of WA this answer is correct. The title under his name confirms this. Is trying to travel to the Peel Region this answer is incorrect. There is no indication in the letter that Mark McGowan is travelling None Question 165. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 165. This article is designed to…. ? Persuade Inform Challenge Entertain None Question 152. The following question relates to the above image of a workplace sign. Question 152. What does “Cuidado” mean? High Vision Caution Really Hot Danger None Question 32. Question 32. In Section 5, Greitens gives some advice to parents, what does he say? Don't do everything for your children Don’t solve your children’s problems Don’t let them flounder make sure they know you’re always there for them All of the above 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 53. The following question relates to the screenshot of an email above Question 53. Who was the original email sent to? Wynne Hurley Meredith Greene Greg Mays gmays@sanfranstyles.com None Question 161. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 161. All of the articles listed above are connected, what is the connection between them? They all include a direct quote They all relate to Facebook They all occurred during January They are all persuasive None Question 201. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 201. The term “business days” generally means…? Days that the customer would assume the business is open this answer is incorrect because the customer should not make assumptions about when a business should be open as it is the business that decides their opening hours and days Every day except Sunday because the business is closed this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate on Saturdays 7 days a week this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate everyday Monday through to Friday this answer is correct because most businesses operate during weekdays and not on weekends 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 2. The following question relates to the image above Question 2. How do you know Brewer’s Yeast does NOT contain meat products? It may contain meat products, the label doesn’t say It has pictures of fruit and vegetables and says Genuine Whole Food Tablets can’t contain meat products The label states Vegetarian Formula None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 135. What makes this letter appear believable? it has the words “do not ignore this email” it uses emotional language it uses a formal layout and legal words it is very detailed None Question 98. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 98. What is implied in the article about the failure of this car in the United States? it is not stylish enough for Americans its engine is too under-powered America only supports gasoline cars American roads are larger so they don’t need small cars None Question 200. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 200. Why would this poster include coloured pictures? To be more engaging for teens To draw attention to its message To persuade people to take the signage seriously To inform by providing real examples None Question 182. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 182. What is a “Saltie”? It is an Australian term for saltwater crocodile It means the water is salty It means that some Australian Rivers can be salty unlike other areas of the world where river water is fresh It’s the name of a specific crocodile species None Question 86. Two frogs dwelt in the same pool. The pool being dried up under the summer's heat, they left it and set out together for another home. As they went along they chanced to pass a deep well, amply supplied with water, on seeing which, one of the Frogs said to the other: "Let us descend and make our abode in this well." The other replied with greater caution: "But suppose the water should fail us, how can we get out again from so great a depth?" This text is a fable from a famous collection created by Aesop, a Greek storyteller Question 86. Based upon the above fable, why did one of the frogs hesitate to go into the well? frogs are scared of dark places because the well was very deep and they may not be able to get out again there was no guarantee that there was water in the well they were afraid the water may dry up 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 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 218. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 218. Which word best describes the language used in this social media post? heart-felt this answer is correct because there are a few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is incorrect because the words used in this post are informal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect even though it has a few positive comments, the final message is a sad one formal this answer is incorrect because words used in this post are more conversational and informal None Question 73. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 73. In the section headed “Perth area”, what does the text mainly focus on? temperatures wind rain cloud cover None Question 70. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 70. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? turn to starboard (right) avoid the area entirely speed up to get through it stop immediately and turn around 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 131.The tables below show the fare for a Transperth ride for adults and children (concession).A Family Rider fare can be purchased for up to seven peopleWhat would be the cheapest price for 2 adults and 3 children to travel 2 zones paying cash? a) $14.90 b) $13.75 c) $12.40 d) $11.85 None Question 184.Evie has a recipe for 2 servings of Malaysian chicken Mie Goreng.She wants to make just one serving for herself.How many grams of dried egg noodles would Evie need? a) 75 g b) 100 g c) 225 g d) 300 g None 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 178. Tom found an old soup recipe that required him to use 4 pints of chicken stock and 2 pints of water in the soup.A pint measures 568 millilitres in volume.If Tom doesn’t add any other ingredients, what is the closest amount of soup that the recipe makes in litres? a) 3.8 litres b) 3.5 litres c) 3.4 litres d) 3.1 litres None Question 188.The forecast for Bunbury indicates there is a 70% chance of rain on Thursday.Which of the following best describes the likelihood of rain on Thursday? a) Unlikely b) Even chance c) Certain d) Likely 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 207. Scott’s plane was leaving Sydney at 4:30 pm. He was flying to Perth.The flight to Perth normally takes 5 hours.His flight was quicker than normal and landed 15 mins ahead of time.In the winter months, Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth.What was the time in Perth when Scott arrived? a) 8:45 pm b) 8:15 pm c) 7:45 pm d) 7:15 pm None Question 43.Lola wants to go on holiday to Bali.She saves 25% of her wage to pay for the holiday and is left with $1,500 for other expenses.What is Lola’s wage? a) $1,600 b) $1,850 c) $2,000 d) $2,250 None Question 137. Chris was laying reticulation pipe to water his garden. The length of each pipe was 2,400 mm. He had to buy 12 pipes for his system. What was the total length of all the pipes he had to buy in metres? a) 26.4 m b) 28.8 m c) 30.2 m d) 31.6 m None Question 114. Matt and Gary were both bowlers in a local cricket team. They were comparing how many runs were scored off their overs. They are:Matt: 3, 3, 4, 5, 8Gary: 3, 4, 4, 6, 6Which of the following statements are true? a) Matt and Gary have the same mode b) Matt’s range is higher than Gary’s c) Matt’s and Gary’s mean are the same d) The median is the same for both players Question 233. Once every 6 months Bruce donates plasma to the Australian Red CrossIn the last 4 years he has donated 300 millilitres of plasma per visit.How many litres has Bruce donated over those 4 years? a) 1.2 L b) 1.8 L c) 2.4 L d) 3.2 L None Question 213. Susan put a new cooktop in her kitchen and needed to place a splashback (glass protective shield) behind the cooktop to protect the wall.She had ordered a 70 cm by 80 cm rectangular splashback.The cost of the glass was quoted in dollars per square metre ($/m2). Susan had to convert her measurement to find out the cost of the splashback.What is the area of Susan’s splashback? a) 56 m2 b) 5.6 m2 c) 0.56 m2 d) 560 m2 None Question 193.Asha has a gift-wrapping business that uses many different coloured ribbons when wrapping presents.For one job, she needed 8 different coloured ribbons, each 5500 mm long.The cost of the ribbon is $2 per metre, how much did Asha pay? a) $44 b) $88 c) $440 d) $880 None Question 177. A map of Perth Airport’s runway network has a scale of 1 : 50,000On the map, the length of the main runway is 7 centimetres.What is the actual length of the main runway? a) 4,000 metres b) 3,500 metres c) 3,250 metres d) 3,000 metres None Question 261. Athena wants to donate tinned tuna to her local food bank. She could either buy the larger 425 gram tins, or the smaller 95 gram tins. Usually, she would donate four 425 gram tins. Unfortunately, the larger tuna tins are out of stock and she can only get the smaller tins. How many smaller tins does she have to buy to get at least the same weight of tuna as she would usually donate? a) 20 tins b) 18 tins c) 17 tins d) 15 tins None Question 145.Logan went to the rugby with \$70.He bought three items and had \$22 in his pocket at the end of the game.Select the three items that Logan bought. a) A, B & C b) B, C & D c) A, C & D d) A, B & D None Question 19.An electrician screws in a light bulb into a light fitting.To secure the bulb, the electrician turned through 2 1⁄2 revolutions.Through how many degrees did he turn the bulb? a) 900 degrees b) 720 degrees c) 540 degrees d) 360 degrees None Question 57.A building and construction company is building a new stadium. They have estimated their costs to be: Materials $550,000,000 Labour $360,000,000 Planning fees $80,000,000 What is the estimated total cost, to the nearest $100,000,000? a) $990,000,000 b) $1,000,000,000 c) $1,010,000,000 d) $1,100,000,000 None Question 262. The table below details the different number of phones sold over a week in an electronics store. What percentage of the phones sold were Samsung phones? a) 75% b) 50% c) 33% d) 25% None Question 36.Alex is painting his living room.He needs to buy: Drop sheets and paint materials worth $48 4 tins of paint which are $85 each, and Paint rollers, $8 per roller He wants to spend no more than $440 for these materials.What is greatest number of rollers he can buy? a) 3 rollers b) 5 rollers c) 6 rollers d) 8 rollers 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 224.Ezekiel was repairing a tap in his back garden.He used an adjustable spanner to tighten the garden tap onto the pipe fixing.Ezekiel placed his spanner in the position below:He rotated the spanner through a three-quarter turn clockwise.What was the position of the spanner after that rotation? a) b) c) d) None Question 135. At the beginning of 2017 the population of New Zealand was 4,747,443.What is New Zealand’s population to the nearest thousand? a) 4,747,000 b) 4,757,000 c) 4,746,000 d) 4,748,000 None Question 110. Kimberley is building a helicopter model and she is using the scale of 1:50.If the helicopter blades span 18 cms on her model, what is the real life span of the helicopter blades? a) 7.5 m b) 8.8 m c) 9.0 m d) 10.3 m None Question 255. According to the Australian Safety Sign Standard AS1319-1994, safety signs are classified and should be used according to their function as follows:(i) DANGER signs: Signs warning of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening. These signs typically have written words inside an oval shape. (ii) Warning signs: Signs warning of a hazard or hazardous condition that is not likely to be life-threatening. These signs typically contain a triangle within them. Which one of these signs does not fall within either of the above two classifications in the Standard? a) A b) B c) C d) D None Question 144. A triangular pyramid has three edges on its base and three edges reaching to the apex of the pyramid. This gives a total of 6 edges for a triangular pyramid.A square pyramid has four edges on its base and four edges reaching to the apex of the pyramid. This give a total of 8 edges for a square pyramid.How many edges would a hexagonal pyramid have? a) 5 edges b) 9 edges c) 12 edges d) 14 edges None Question 126.The Hawaii Ironman event is considered one of the most gruelling and challenging Ironman events in the world. The record for the fastest time completing the event was set in 2011 at 8 hours 3 minutes and 56 seconds.If the world record for finishing the race is at 3:03:56 pm, what is starting time of the race? a) 7:00 am b) 7:13 am c) 7:15 am d) 7:30 am None Question 243. Christine was tiling her living room floor.She bought several boxes of tiles to cover the area of the floor.Each box had 6 tiles and covered an area of 4 m2. Christine used 72 tiles to cover the area.What was the total area covered by tiles? a) 64 m2 b) 48 m2 c) 36 m2 d) 28 m2 None Question 229.Mikael and Astrid had just visited Karijini National Park in the Pilbara. They were staying in Newman and were on their way back to Perth.They estimated that the distance to Perth was about 1,200 kilometres. They wanted to drive an average of 400 km a day. At the end of their first day driving they reached Meekatharra.Image from: http://ontheworldmap.com/australia/state/western-australia/road-map-of-western-australia-with-cities-and-towns.htmlWhich town did they reach at the end of their second day of driving? a) Leonora b) Gascoyne Junction c) Northampton d) Paynes Find None Question 174.Over the last few years Matt averaged his expenditures on his car: These were:On average, how much did he spend on his car each year? a) $2,650 b) $2,700 c) $2,780 d) $2,800 None Question 205.The table below shows the weight of the players in a Super Rugby squadIn Australia, the average weight of an adult male is 85 kg.How many of the players are 21 kg or more above this average weight? a) 25 b) 23 c) 20 d) 18 None Question 141 b.Bianca’s recipe for 10 banana muffins is:400g flour500g sugar2 eggs300g of banana20g baking soda From question 141 a. Bianca actually made 16 muffins.b) If Bianca gives away half of her muffins and eats 1 muffin, how many muffins does she have now? Please select your answer a) 3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9 Question 49.David needs to cut a piece of aluminium into a circle for a welding job.The aluminium is in the shape of a rectangle. One side is 66 cm and the other is 44 cm.What is the radius of the largest circle David could cut? 22 cm 24 cm 32.5 cm 44 cm None Question 267. This image shows the two overlapping circles of the Mastercard logo. Given the dimensions provided, what is the radius of each circle? a) 0.8 millimetres b) 3.2 millimetres c) 8 millimetres d) 32 millimetres None Question 196.An ice cream shop collected some data of people’s favourite ice cream purchases. The graph below shows the data they collected.Which of the following statements is NOT true? a) Just less than half of the people chose Cookies and Cream or Vanilla as their favourite ice cream b) Cookies and Cream was less popular than Vanilla c) Mint Choc Chip was the most popular ice cream d) More people chose chocolate, than Strawberry, as their favourite ice cream None Question 165. Wayne works in a part time job. He is paid $32 per hour.His is getting a 5% pay rise.How much more will Wayne be paid per hour? a) $1.06 b) $1.60 c) $3.20 d) $3.60 None Question 26.Caitlin buys a 2 litre container full of fish oil tablets. The total amount of fish oil is 2 litres.Each tablet has 50 millilitres of fish oil.She takes one per day.How many days will the container last? a) 20 days b) 35 days c) 40 days d) 60 days 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 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 2.The table below shows the attendance for the Perth Wildcats at Perth Arena from 2013 to 2016. The West Australian Newspaper reported the attendance rounded to the nearest thousand.In 2015, what attendance did the West Australian Newspaper report? a) 161 000 b) 154 000 c) 150 000 d) 155 000 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 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 7.The length of a piece of timber is 2.4 metres.Jordan cuts it to a length of 2,150 millimetres.What length did Jordan remove? a) 20.3 mm b) 242.65 mm c) 250 mm d) 300 mm None Question 65.The birthdates of four friends are below: Who is the youngest? a) Peter b) Bruce c) Phillip d) John None Question 230.Recently a young skateboarder named Gui Khury in California was the first person to be able to perform a 1080-degree trick on a halfpipe — a trick in which the skater spins three full times in the air, 1,080 degrees. Before this accomplishment, the best skateboarding trick anyone has ever done was a 900-degree trick by Tony Hawk.When Tony Hawk performed his 900-degree trick, how many turns did he go through? a) 3 turns b) 2.5 turns c) 2 turns d) 1.5 turns 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 23. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 23. If you were worried about losing data, which application would you use? Automatic Bug Backup System Tools Brasero 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 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 120. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 120. When the narrator says “Just breathe, pull air into your lungs, you’re hallucinating you stubborn idiot", who is she speaking to? she is screaming it aloud so someone can help she is screaming aloud to herself she is speaking to her mother she is speaking in her own head None Question 194. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 194. If you have recorded an interview on your phone and want someone to type it out for you, how much would it cost you? $15 per hour If it was five hours long, it would be $20 an hour $4.40 per page of writing 10 cents a page None Question 90. Question 90. Which of the following sentences contain linking words which indicate a cause? a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests 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 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 Question 108. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair Question 108. Why does the article use coloured text? because the article is about colours to stress certain information to make the article more exciting to show the article has style None Question 158. This image is created by an application based on how many words are used in a quiz, the words become larger when they are used more often in the quiz. Question 158. Which of the following sentences is the most accurate summary of the image? This quiz must have been about measurement and data. This quiz focuses on quantitative more than qualitative information. This quiz is about two different types of research and methodology. This quiz is clearly about Science. None Question 47. The following question relates to the image above Question 47. When should you avoid opening this product? If it tastes funny If the pill's colour has changed If it was not refrigerated If the inner seal was broken None Question 229. The following question relates to the public awareness poster above Question 229. According to the poster, if you’re about to cough what should you do? Cover your mouth using your arm in front of your face rather than your hands this answer is correct because there is an image and explanation to demonstrate what to do Make sure your personal mask is on for good hygiene this answer is incorrect because another option is more specific to coughing Make sure you wash your hands immediately this answer is incorrect because this would need to be done after coughing rather than before it Do not travel if you’re unwell this answer is incorrect because you might cough even if you’re not unwell. None Question 247. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 247. How much banana bread will this recipe make? Enough to serve more than 15 people this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves” Enough to serve 2 people with 2-4 slices of banana bread each this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”. There is no other information about serving quantities or number of slices The recipe doesn’t say and it depends on how many slices are served this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”, meaning the recipe will make enough banana bread to serve 10 people The recipe should feed 10 people this answer is correct because it is stated in the information boxes at the top of the recipe None Question 124. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 124. Which of the following words could replace “revoked” in the CAPITALISED sentence (at the top of the letter) and still make sense? stop refrain prevented cancelled None Question 183. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 183. How many more groups of animals will the article investigate after Crocodiles and what are they likely to be? One more group and it will be spiders The article will only investigate snakes after crocodiles The article will investigate four more groups of animals and they will include spiders, snakes, lizards and hawks The article will investigate two more groups of animals and they are likely to be spiders and snakes None Question 222. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 222. Which word is clearly used incorrectly in President Trump’s initial Tweet? pore this answer is correct as pointed out by JK Rowling. The spelling Donald should have used is “pour”. somewhat this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. written this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. emphasis this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. None Question 195. The following is an image taken from the “pricing” section of a Company’s website which offers many different services Question 195. Which sentence is correct based on the information in the table above? Delivery is always free Inspections cost less than $10 an hour Transcripts and Search and Retrievals are both about documents If a decision takes under five hours, it does not cost you anything None Question 31. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 31. In section 4, Greitens says you should practice something daily, what is it? Being nice to people in need Being a good leader Getting your mind framed right Being thankful for what you have 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 162. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 162. These articles all appeared from one web search, what was searched to create these results? News Facebook drama Mark Zukerberg Social Networking None Question 132. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 132. What is the writer hoping to achieve? to help Jane avoid legal action to deceive people into paying money to protect the bank who owned the account from Jane who defaulted to get the full amount of $2300 from Jane who defaulted 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 250. The following question relates to the article above Question 250. What is the classification of the numbat? Endangered this answer is correct because it is stated next to the animal’s name at the top of the page Extinct this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Western Australian this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Species this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” None Question 167. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 167. Who would have to pay this Bill? The Construction Company John Doe Henry Higgins Construction labourers None Question 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 211. The following question relates to the letter above Question 211. Mr Mark McGowan…? Wrote this letter this answer is incorrect. Mark McGowan is the person being written to, as can be seen at the top of the page. Works for the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect, Mark McGowan does not have this title under his name Is the Premier of WA this answer is correct. The title under his name confirms this. Is trying to travel to the Peel Region this answer is incorrect. There is no indication in the letter that Mark McGowan is travelling None Question 165. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 165. This article is designed to…. ? Persuade Inform Challenge Entertain None Question 152. The following question relates to the above image of a workplace sign. Question 152. What does “Cuidado” mean? High Vision Caution Really Hot Danger None Question 32. Question 32. In Section 5, Greitens gives some advice to parents, what does he say? Don't do everything for your children Don’t solve your children’s problems Don’t let them flounder make sure they know you’re always there for them All of the above 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 53. The following question relates to the screenshot of an email above Question 53. Who was the original email sent to? Wynne Hurley Meredith Greene Greg Mays gmays@sanfranstyles.com None Question 161. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 161. All of the articles listed above are connected, what is the connection between them? They all include a direct quote They all relate to Facebook They all occurred during January They are all persuasive None Question 201. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 201. The term “business days” generally means…? Days that the customer would assume the business is open this answer is incorrect because the customer should not make assumptions about when a business should be open as it is the business that decides their opening hours and days Every day except Sunday because the business is closed this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate on Saturdays 7 days a week this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate everyday Monday through to Friday this answer is correct because most businesses operate during weekdays and not on weekends 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 2. The following question relates to the image above Question 2. How do you know Brewer’s Yeast does NOT contain meat products? It may contain meat products, the label doesn’t say It has pictures of fruit and vegetables and says Genuine Whole Food Tablets can’t contain meat products The label states Vegetarian Formula None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 135. What makes this letter appear believable? it has the words “do not ignore this email” it uses emotional language it uses a formal layout and legal words it is very detailed None Question 98. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 98. What is implied in the article about the failure of this car in the United States? it is not stylish enough for Americans its engine is too under-powered America only supports gasoline cars American roads are larger so they don’t need small cars None Question 200. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 200. Why would this poster include coloured pictures? To be more engaging for teens To draw attention to its message To persuade people to take the signage seriously To inform by providing real examples None Question 182. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 182. What is a “Saltie”? It is an Australian term for saltwater crocodile It means the water is salty It means that some Australian Rivers can be salty unlike other areas of the world where river water is fresh It’s the name of a specific crocodile species None Question 86. Two frogs dwelt in the same pool. The pool being dried up under the summer's heat, they left it and set out together for another home. As they went along they chanced to pass a deep well, amply supplied with water, on seeing which, one of the Frogs said to the other: "Let us descend and make our abode in this well." The other replied with greater caution: "But suppose the water should fail us, how can we get out again from so great a depth?" This text is a fable from a famous collection created by Aesop, a Greek storyteller Question 86. Based upon the above fable, why did one of the frogs hesitate to go into the well? frogs are scared of dark places because the well was very deep and they may not be able to get out again there was no guarantee that there was water in the well they were afraid the water may dry up 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 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 218. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 218. Which word best describes the language used in this social media post? heart-felt this answer is correct because there are a few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is incorrect because the words used in this post are informal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect even though it has a few positive comments, the final message is a sad one formal this answer is incorrect because words used in this post are more conversational and informal None Question 73. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 73. In the section headed “Perth area”, what does the text mainly focus on? temperatures wind rain cloud cover None Question 70. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 70. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? turn to starboard (right) avoid the area entirely speed up to get through it stop immediately and turn around 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 131.The tables below show the fare for a Transperth ride for adults and children (concession).A Family Rider fare can be purchased for up to seven peopleWhat would be the cheapest price for 2 adults and 3 children to travel 2 zones paying cash? a) $14.90 b) $13.75 c) $12.40 d) $11.85 None Question 184.Evie has a recipe for 2 servings of Malaysian chicken Mie Goreng.She wants to make just one serving for herself.How many grams of dried egg noodles would Evie need? a) 75 g b) 100 g c) 225 g d) 300 g None 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 178. Tom found an old soup recipe that required him to use 4 pints of chicken stock and 2 pints of water in the soup.A pint measures 568 millilitres in volume.If Tom doesn’t add any other ingredients, what is the closest amount of soup that the recipe makes in litres? a) 3.8 litres b) 3.5 litres c) 3.4 litres d) 3.1 litres None Question 188.The forecast for Bunbury indicates there is a 70% chance of rain on Thursday.Which of the following best describes the likelihood of rain on Thursday? a) Unlikely b) Even chance c) Certain d) Likely 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 207. Scott’s plane was leaving Sydney at 4:30 pm. He was flying to Perth.The flight to Perth normally takes 5 hours.His flight was quicker than normal and landed 15 mins ahead of time.In the winter months, Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Perth.What was the time in Perth when Scott arrived? a) 8:45 pm b) 8:15 pm c) 7:45 pm d) 7:15 pm None Question 43.Lola wants to go on holiday to Bali.She saves 25% of her wage to pay for the holiday and is left with $1,500 for other expenses.What is Lola’s wage? a) $1,600 b) $1,850 c) $2,000 d) $2,250 None Question 137. Chris was laying reticulation pipe to water his garden. The length of each pipe was 2,400 mm. He had to buy 12 pipes for his system. What was the total length of all the pipes he had to buy in metres? a) 26.4 m b) 28.8 m c) 30.2 m d) 31.6 m None Question 114. Matt and Gary were both bowlers in a local cricket team. They were comparing how many runs were scored off their overs. They are:Matt: 3, 3, 4, 5, 8Gary: 3, 4, 4, 6, 6Which of the following statements are true? a) Matt and Gary have the same mode b) Matt’s range is higher than Gary’s c) Matt’s and Gary’s mean are the same d) The median is the same for both players Question 233. Once every 6 months Bruce donates plasma to the Australian Red CrossIn the last 4 years he has donated 300 millilitres of plasma per visit.How many litres has Bruce donated over those 4 years? a) 1.2 L b) 1.8 L c) 2.4 L d) 3.2 L None Question 213. Susan put a new cooktop in her kitchen and needed to place a splashback (glass protective shield) behind the cooktop to protect the wall.She had ordered a 70 cm by 80 cm rectangular splashback.The cost of the glass was quoted in dollars per square metre ($/m2). Susan had to convert her measurement to find out the cost of the splashback.What is the area of Susan’s splashback? a) 56 m2 b) 5.6 m2 c) 0.56 m2 d) 560 m2 None Question 193.Asha has a gift-wrapping business that uses many different coloured ribbons when wrapping presents.For one job, she needed 8 different coloured ribbons, each 5500 mm long.The cost of the ribbon is $2 per metre, how much did Asha pay? a) $44 b) $88 c) $440 d) $880 None Question 177. A map of Perth Airport’s runway network has a scale of 1 : 50,000On the map, the length of the main runway is 7 centimetres.What is the actual length of the main runway? a) 4,000 metres b) 3,500 metres c) 3,250 metres d) 3,000 metres None Question 261. Athena wants to donate tinned tuna to her local food bank. She could either buy the larger 425 gram tins, or the smaller 95 gram tins. Usually, she would donate four 425 gram tins. Unfortunately, the larger tuna tins are out of stock and she can only get the smaller tins. How many smaller tins does she have to buy to get at least the same weight of tuna as she would usually donate? a) 20 tins b) 18 tins c) 17 tins d) 15 tins None Question 145.Logan went to the rugby with \$70.He bought three items and had \$22 in his pocket at the end of the game.Select the three items that Logan bought. a) A, B & C b) B, C & D c) A, C & D d) A, B & D None Question 19.An electrician screws in a light bulb into a light fitting.To secure the bulb, the electrician turned through 2 1⁄2 revolutions.Through how many degrees did he turn the bulb? a) 900 degrees b) 720 degrees c) 540 degrees d) 360 degrees None Question 57.A building and construction company is building a new stadium. They have estimated their costs to be: Materials $550,000,000 Labour $360,000,000 Planning fees $80,000,000 What is the estimated total cost, to the nearest $100,000,000? a) $990,000,000 b) $1,000,000,000 c) $1,010,000,000 d) $1,100,000,000 None Question 262. The table below details the different number of phones sold over a week in an electronics store. What percentage of the phones sold were Samsung phones? a) 75% b) 50% c) 33% d) 25% None Question 36.Alex is painting his living room.He needs to buy: Drop sheets and paint materials worth $48 4 tins of paint which are $85 each, and Paint rollers, $8 per roller He wants to spend no more than $440 for these materials.What is greatest number of rollers he can buy? a) 3 rollers b) 5 rollers c) 6 rollers d) 8 rollers 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 224.Ezekiel was repairing a tap in his back garden.He used an adjustable spanner to tighten the garden tap onto the pipe fixing.Ezekiel placed his spanner in the position below:He rotated the spanner through a three-quarter turn clockwise.What was the position of the spanner after that rotation? a) b) c) d) None Question 135. At the beginning of 2017 the population of New Zealand was 4,747,443.What is New Zealand’s population to the nearest thousand? a) 4,747,000 b) 4,757,000 c) 4,746,000 d) 4,748,000 None Question 110. Kimberley is building a helicopter model and she is using the scale of 1:50.If the helicopter blades span 18 cms on her model, what is the real life span of the helicopter blades? a) 7.5 m b) 8.8 m c) 9.0 m d) 10.3 m None Question 255. According to the Australian Safety Sign Standard AS1319-1994, safety signs are classified and should be used according to their function as follows:(i) DANGER signs: Signs warning of a particular hazard or hazardous condition that is likely to be life-threatening. These signs typically have written words inside an oval shape. (ii) Warning signs: Signs warning of a hazard or hazardous condition that is not likely to be life-threatening. These signs typically contain a triangle within them. Which one of these signs does not fall within either of the above two classifications in the Standard? a) A b) B c) C d) D None Question 144. A triangular pyramid has three edges on its base and three edges reaching to the apex of the pyramid. This gives a total of 6 edges for a triangular pyramid.A square pyramid has four edges on its base and four edges reaching to the apex of the pyramid. This give a total of 8 edges for a square pyramid.How many edges would a hexagonal pyramid have? a) 5 edges b) 9 edges c) 12 edges d) 14 edges None Question 126.The Hawaii Ironman event is considered one of the most gruelling and challenging Ironman events in the world. The record for the fastest time completing the event was set in 2011 at 8 hours 3 minutes and 56 seconds.If the world record for finishing the race is at 3:03:56 pm, what is starting time of the race? a) 7:00 am b) 7:13 am c) 7:15 am d) 7:30 am None Question 243. Christine was tiling her living room floor.She bought several boxes of tiles to cover the area of the floor.Each box had 6 tiles and covered an area of 4 m2. Christine used 72 tiles to cover the area.What was the total area covered by tiles? a) 64 m2 b) 48 m2 c) 36 m2 d) 28 m2 None Question 229.Mikael and Astrid had just visited Karijini National Park in the Pilbara. They were staying in Newman and were on their way back to Perth.They estimated that the distance to Perth was about 1,200 kilometres. They wanted to drive an average of 400 km a day. At the end of their first day driving they reached Meekatharra.Image from: http://ontheworldmap.com/australia/state/western-australia/road-map-of-western-australia-with-cities-and-towns.htmlWhich town did they reach at the end of their second day of driving? a) Leonora b) Gascoyne Junction c) Northampton d) Paynes Find None Question 174.Over the last few years Matt averaged his expenditures on his car: These were:On average, how much did he spend on his car each year? a) $2,650 b) $2,700 c) $2,780 d) $2,800 None Question 205.The table below shows the weight of the players in a Super Rugby squadIn Australia, the average weight of an adult male is 85 kg.How many of the players are 21 kg or more above this average weight? a) 25 b) 23 c) 20 d) 18 None Question 141 b.Bianca’s recipe for 10 banana muffins is:400g flour500g sugar2 eggs300g of banana20g baking soda From question 141 a. Bianca actually made 16 muffins.b) If Bianca gives away half of her muffins and eats 1 muffin, how many muffins does she have now? Please select your answer a) 3 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9 Question 49.David needs to cut a piece of aluminium into a circle for a welding job.The aluminium is in the shape of a rectangle. One side is 66 cm and the other is 44 cm.What is the radius of the largest circle David could cut? 22 cm 24 cm 32.5 cm 44 cm None Question 267. This image shows the two overlapping circles of the Mastercard logo. Given the dimensions provided, what is the radius of each circle? a) 0.8 millimetres b) 3.2 millimetres c) 8 millimetres d) 32 millimetres None Question 196.An ice cream shop collected some data of people’s favourite ice cream purchases. The graph below shows the data they collected.Which of the following statements is NOT true? a) Just less than half of the people chose Cookies and Cream or Vanilla as their favourite ice cream b) Cookies and Cream was less popular than Vanilla c) Mint Choc Chip was the most popular ice cream d) More people chose chocolate, than Strawberry, as their favourite ice cream None Question 165. Wayne works in a part time job. He is paid $32 per hour.His is getting a 5% pay rise.How much more will Wayne be paid per hour? a) $1.06 b) $1.60 c) $3.20 d) $3.60 None Question 26.Caitlin buys a 2 litre container full of fish oil tablets. The total amount of fish oil is 2 litres.Each tablet has 50 millilitres of fish oil.She takes one per day.How many days will the container last? a) 20 days b) 35 days c) 40 days d) 60 days 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 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 2.The table below shows the attendance for the Perth Wildcats at Perth Arena from 2013 to 2016. The West Australian Newspaper reported the attendance rounded to the nearest thousand.In 2015, what attendance did the West Australian Newspaper report? a) 161 000 b) 154 000 c) 150 000 d) 155 000 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 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 7.The length of a piece of timber is 2.4 metres.Jordan cuts it to a length of 2,150 millimetres.What length did Jordan remove? a) 20.3 mm b) 242.65 mm c) 250 mm d) 300 mm None Question 65.The birthdates of four friends are below: Who is the youngest? a) Peter b) Bruce c) Phillip d) John None Question 230.Recently a young skateboarder named Gui Khury in California was the first person to be able to perform a 1080-degree trick on a halfpipe — a trick in which the skater spins three full times in the air, 1,080 degrees. Before this accomplishment, the best skateboarding trick anyone has ever done was a 900-degree trick by Tony Hawk.When Tony Hawk performed his 900-degree trick, how many turns did he go through? a) 3 turns b) 2.5 turns c) 2 turns d) 1.5 turns 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
