Writing (Stimuli 6 – Looking for a Job – Per #4) 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! Create a Cover Letter for your dream job or a job you are interested in applying for. Your Cover Letter should explain who you are, the job you’re interested in and the reasons why you think you would gain a lot from the job or what you could contribute to the industry you would like to work in You could write a letter or a few paragraphs explaining why you are the best person for the job you're interested in.You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 Comment You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 5 – You are arrested – Ctive #1) 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 are arrested at an event because police find a bag next to you that you have never seen before. Explain how this could have happened and what could happen next Your creative text should include a clear introduction to the character and the setting, a major complication or problem which gets worse over time before the issue comes to a climax then you need to resolve the conflict for the characters involved. You have 600 words to complete your informative text. Responses should be between 300-600 words but NO MORE THAN 600.Narrative Texts: You need to think about how you can describe your characters and the location they are in so the reader can picture them in their minds You need to think about the motivation of characters and make sure there is a reason for their actions or decisions. You need to make sure the conflict or complication is something you can deal with in only a few hundred words so don’t make it overly complicated. You need to have a clear resolution to your story so the conflict or complication is dealt with. You will need to consider: The structure and organisation of your writing How well you engage your audience The words and language you choose Your use of correct spelling, punctuation and grammar The cohesiveness of your writing 600 Comment You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 4 – Want to be famous – Per #3) 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! Everyone wants to be famous but is not as easy as most people think it is. Respond to this statement in a form of your choice You have 60 minutes to complete this task and 600 words maximum. You should plan your writing before starting and organise your ideas.You could write a letter, an essay, a speech or a few structured paragraphs explaining your thoughts. You will need to consider: How you can engage your audience Be clear about the purpose of your response and the argument you want to present The structure and organisation of your points and the evidence or examples you will use to support them The words and language you will choose to use for effect and ensure your spelling, punctuation and grammar are clear and effective 600 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's upTime is Up!
Writing (Stimuli 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 1-350 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 140. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question 140. What type of text is this? a greeting card a self-help expository text an online interactive text a quick guide None Question 75. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 75. According to the boating guide above, what should boats do when they are about to hit each other head-on? Stop Change direction and move to the left Change direction and move to the right Stay on course None Question 40. The following question relates to the advertising image above Question 40. What sort of services do the White Site Development provide? They can provide painting services They can provide farming equipment They can provide long distance transport services They can provide a truck for dumping materials None Question 43. The Lion, the Fox, the Jakal and the Wolf The Lion went hunting and took along with him a Fox, a Jackal, and a Wolf. They hunted and they hunted till at last the Lion surprised a Stag, and soon took its life. Then came the question how the spoil should be divided. "Quarter me this Stag," roared the Lion. So the other animals skinned it and cut it into four parts. Then the Lion took his stand in front of the carcass and pronounced judgment: “The first quarter is for me in my capacity as King of Beasts; the second is mine as the judge of this kill; another share comes to me for my part in the chase; and as for the fourth quarter, well, as for that, I should like to see which of you will dare to lay a paw upon it." "Humph," grumbled the Fox in a low growl as he walked away with his tail between his legs. The wolf and the Jakal watched the lion glare over the carcass as he sat down to eat so they turned and walked after the fox. The following question relates to the fable above Question 43. How does the Lion justify taking the last part of the Stag? He knows they won’t touch the prey because he is too powerful He offers the others the last part of the stag but they are too scared to take it He says he will eat it because he is the king He says he will eat it because he rightfully killed the stag None Question 333. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 333. What does the word exacerbated mean in the second paragraph? entangled engaging unprecedented intensify None Question 251. The following question relates to the invoice above: Question 251. Who will receive the clothes from this invoice? Anthony Mills The clothing store Betty Moore Jane Connor None Question 137. The following question relates to the above image of an inventory of movie DVDs. Question 137. In what way are the movies organised? The movies are organised randomly The movies are organised alphabetically The movies are organised based on their genre category (e.g. Drama, Romance) The movies are organised based on their ratings None Question 196. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 196. The main purpose of this text is? To provide news on a recent situation To honour a group of soldiers To provide information on the location of loved ones To warn people that soldiers are in the cemetery None Question 10. This is information on the label of food. Question 10. What is the likely purpose of reading a text like this product label? To understand a concept To obtain specific information For entertainment or enjoyment To compare different points of view None Question 321. The following question relates to the story of the infographic above: Question 321. Why does this infographic include images of large blobs with faces and weights? To make the infographic more appealing to children The characters represent the collections of fat and oil that make fatbergs and shows their size and scale so readers can see how they impacted specific cities The characters are bright and happy to show how exciting and interesting the problem needs to be to get people in the UK to care about their sewer system. The images show the people who are producing the waste and how they feel about blocking their own sewer systems None Question 71. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 71. Why does this figure include numbers, pictures and graphics? it is for children to gain people’s interest because it allows important information to be understood quickly because it is a technical figure for professional people None Question 329. The following question relates to plaque found at Perth Zoo above: Question 329. What is the purpose of the Zoo Program discussed on this Poster? To support local animals who have always lived in Australia to grow their numbers when they are near extinction To protect local domestic animals that have been abused by their owners To prevent people from culling animals which threaten crops or farmer’s properties To support endangered species from across the world by creating enclosures to keep them safe None Question 347. The following question relates to the table about Crowdfunding above: Question 347. Based on this information about Crowd Funding websites… payment may be based on misleading advertising materials, and you may not get what was promised crowd funding is generally safe, and most projects get backed within the first few days crowd funding websites take full responsibility if people lose their money and ensure refunds are calculated fairly crowd funding is the safest way to get a project off the ground None Question 67. The following question relates to the image above which is from a “Help” section from a software application Question 67. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .vlc file? My music and my video don’t match up at the same time? How can I type my own subtitles into the movie? Where is the desktop icon for VLC? 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 6. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 6. If you wanted to go to the Queensgate Medical Centre, which would be the closest bus stop indicated on the map? Ranford Road, before the Queensgate lights Queensgate Drive Goodwood Way St Alban’s Promenade None Question 89. Question 89. Which of the following sentences contain linking words which indicate a cause? a) the car slid along the road due to the ice on the road b) the coach was committed in spite of the playing conditions c) the boy decided to take his dog to the beach rather than the park d) the boys and teachers entered the dance hall at the same time a) the car slid along the road due to the ice on the road b) the coach was committed in spite of the playing conditions c) the boy decided to take his dog to the beach rather than the park d) the boys and teachers entered the dance hall at the same time None Question 117. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 117. What is the speaker in the story worried about? that she doesn’t know the direction in which she is moving she doesn’t know where the bearded man will be she lost her breath while playing sport she thinks she is going to die but she knows it’s in her head None Question 64. The following question relates to the above map of a theatre. Question 64. If someone in a wheelchair entered from ”DOOR 2” after the show had started, which row would you advise this person to go down to minimise the impact on other people watching? I would tell them to go to Row O, P or N because they are closest I would tell them to go up to Row Q and then go past all the people in the aisle until they got to the first “W” seat I would tell them to go to the front so they could see better I would tell them to go up the left-hand side to Row Y and to go to the first seat on their right so they don’t disturb people watching the performance None Question 151. The following question relates to the above image of a workplace sign. Question 151. What would you expect to find on this worksite if you saw this sign? Dangerous equipment Construction machinery Extreme Heat Flying Objects 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 126. The following question relates to the screen capture above of an online search engine. Question 126. If your fridge freezer combination door handle is broken, which of the following search options would you choose to limit your search? fridge repairs fridge fridge freezers fridge freezer repairs None Question 166. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 166. How many Construction Materials were purchased…. ? 9 $150 10 100 None Question 315. The following question relates to the safety guide above Question 315. Which of the following statements is not relevant to the information in the poster? Helmets are required when riding eRideables You cannot travel on roads over 50 km/h on eRideables eRideables can go more than 25 km/h + on bike paths only You must be 16 years or older to use an eRideable None Question 180. The 5 sentences above are taken from a complete essay paragraph written by a student. (THEY ARE OUT OF ORDER.) Question 180. Which of the following sentences would be the topic sentence of the completed paragraph? sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 sentence 5 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 294. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 294. What are people encouraged to do if they witness a dog attacking or disturbing someone’s livestock? Call the Ranger within the first 24 hours of the incident occurring The owner should seek legal action immediately Contain the problem dog and call the police for support Confront the owner of the dog within the first 24 hours of the incident and give them a chance to change the animal’s behaviour because even well-behaved dogs can act out. None Question 256. The following question relates to the Meeting Agenda above: Question 256. Why would people want to read this document? People from these suburbs may be worried about new buildings that are being approved for construction in their local area The public doesn’t get access to these meetings only the Government representatives The document is about a meeting to discuss littering A proposed Neighbourhood Centre Developmental is a danger to both people of Gosnells and Joondalup None Question 228. The following question relates to the website above Question 228. When the text mentions “tap” it is referring to…? The tap you turn in a sink to get water this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a real physical tap The word tap is a reference to water because scuba diving happens in the pool or ocean this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical thing like a pool or ocean A tap on the shoulder because you are next to go diving this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical movement or action Getting involved in or trying something this answer is correct because the word ‘tap’ used in this sentence refers to attempting an activity. None Question 37. The following question relates to the image of a manual for installing a baby seat Question 37. In a forward facing harness, how high should the harness straps be? Whichever set works best for your child Even with or just above the shoulders The harness must be properly tightened Even with or just below the shoulders None Question 319. The following question relates to the story of the Wolf and the Fox above: Question 319. Which sentence does not summarize an important part of “The Wolf and the Fox?” The wolf became clumsy from not hunting for himself and was unable to catch the lamb The wolf used his power in the past to dominate the fox. The wolf was badly beaten by the farmers when they caught him The wolf snuck through the farmyard and attacked the lamb easily None Question 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 81. The following question relates to the online article above written by Meghan Vivo Question 81. Which of the following sentences from the article suggests possibility rather than certainty? “The medical community currently does not recognize video game addiction” “Rekindling the debate as to the existence …” Some displayed … symptoms of pathological gambling The study … based on data from a nationwide survey None Question 284. The following question relates to the online Article above: Question 284. Which of the statements is true based on the information in the article Mark Butler suggests there are many issues that are impactful in schools and vaping is not the primary priority The Government has no current plans to help support schools with this major issue The Government has no interest in talking to teens about the issue of vaping Vaping has become a massive issue in Australian schools and the Government are researching the issue to see what can be done about it None Question 224. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above Question 224. What time should Mark tell his family to pick him up from Terminal 3 at London Airport? 1 pm this answer is correct because 13:00 means 1pm 5:10 this answer is incorrect because this is when he will arrive in another city 1 am this answer is incorrect because 1 am will be in the morning and he is arriving in the afternoon 6:30 this answer is incorrect because this is a departure time and not an arrival time None Question 231. The following question relates to the news article above Question 231. The most significant focus for the campaign is… Banning all single-use plastic straws in her area this answer is incorrect because the article does not specifically mention straws or banning anything. Protecting the environment by reducing waste by 15% this answer is incorrect because this number is never mentioned in the article To get businesses to avoid or reduce their reliance on single-use plastics this answer is correct because it is directly mentioned in the article Sharing ideas and being creative as a young person this answer is incorrect because the campaign has a specific focus on an environmental issue None Question 253. The following question relates to the invoice above: Question 253. If the person purchasing the order could claim the total amount before tax, which number would she have to use? 145 654 10 664 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 217. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 217. How did the Premier Mark McGowan choose to respond to the two formal letters he received? He replied with a formal letter this answer is incorrect, the text above is not an example of a formal letter He replied using formal correspondence this answer is incorrect, the text above is an example of informal communication He private messaged the people who wrote the formal letters this answer is incorrect, there is no indication from this social media post that it is addressed to any specific person He posted publicly on his social media account this answer is correct, the text is a screenshot of a twitter account and the Premier is not directly addressing the people involved in the letters None Question 216. The following question relates to the letter above Question 216. Which word best describes the language used in this letter? heart-felt this answer is incorrect because there are very few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is correct because the words used in the letter are carefully selected and formal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect as this word means humorous or lightheaded informal this answer is incorrect because it means the words are more conversational and this letter is formal instead None Question 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 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 143. The following question relates to the above image of a product label from a hair straightener. Question 143. What does the label say you should do if you spill something on this appliance while it is on? stop using the appliance immediately remove the plug from the wall use a towel to dry the hair straightener avoid touching it with your bare hands or feet None Question 234. The following question relates to the news article above Question 234. What does the comment “laid bare” suggest about the issue Jessica saw in the TV show? Jessica needed help starting her campaign and David Attenborough offered her support this answer is incorrect because this is not mentioned in the article Blue Planet II is an award-winning TV show this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t have anything to do with the phrase in the question Jessica didn’t realise how bad the issue was until she watched the TV show this answer is correct because it explains Jessica’s reaction to watching the show Jessica always knew how bad the issue was and she knew what she wanted to do about it this answer is incorrect because the phrase “laid bare” suggests she was unaware of how bad the issue was None Question 306. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 306. Why are chemical burns worse than regular fire burns to the body? All chemical burns require immediate hospitalisation All chemicals are harmful to animals and fire is not as harmful Fire Burns are always to the limbs like arms or legs, and chemical burns are usually in the eyes or face which are more sensitive Because they cause more pain None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
