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 203. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 203. According to the text, the order…? cannot be exchanged for another in the store this answer is incorrect as there is no information regarding the exchange of goods on this webpage tab some goods may cost more than $9.95 for postage this answer is correct because in brackets the text says “except for goods that require special delivery” which means it may cost more than the $9.95 “standard delivery” price any purchase over $100 has free delivery this answer is incorrect. After stating that delivery is free on orders over $100, the text in brackets says “except for goods that require special delivery”. We therefore cannot say that any purchase over $100 has free delivery. the business does not deliver to far North Queensland this answer is incorrect as “Far North QLD” is directly mentioned in the text as a delivery option None Question 312. The following question relates to the online article above Question 312. What is the main focus of the third paragraph point? The impact of social media time on sleep because teens need significantly more rest than adults The impact on teen mental health and depression levels The impact of the blue light from the devices on the developing eyes of teenagers The impact of socially addicted teens on households and straining parent relationships None Question 245. The following question relates to the news article above Question 245. Why did the author use the phrase “fowl odour” in the title? The phrase means the community is covered in feathers from the chickens this answer is incorrect because the word odour refers to a smell The phrase is designed to be informative, so people know what the article is about this answer is incorrect. The phrase does give clues as to what the article is about, but it is primarily a clever play on words which is intended to be humorous The phrase adds humour to the title to make people more likely to read the article. this answer is correct because the word “fowl” which means chicken is actually meant to be spelled “foul” which means awful or bad. A foul odour is a bad smell The phrase is designed to show how serious the issues is so concerned readers will read it this answer is incorrect because the title uses humour to help communicate what the article is about None Question 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 83. The following question relates to the online article above written by Meghan Vivo Question 83. What is the writer of this article hoping to achieve? to convince readers that games are not addictive to convince parents that gaming is worse than gambling to prove more research needs to be done on all sorts of addiction to challenge people who think video game addiction isn’t a real medical condition None Question 279. The following question relates to the online Dictionary Page above: Question 279. Which sentence best describes the main meaning of this word? That car dealership scammed me, they are a fraudulent business I accidently passed wind and it made a fraudulent sound I loved the scarf I received because it made me feel fraudulent Fraudulent companies are always responsible by law 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 84. 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 story teller Question 84. What do you think is the moral lesson of the fable? you need to think through the consequences before jumping into a decision you need to act quickly to make sure you survive the first option is generally the best one to take using your instincts is not always the safest option None Question 122. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 122. Which of the following words could replace “cease” in the second sentence and still make sense? stop call us give up be truthful 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 283. The following question relates to the online Article above: Question 283. Which word could be used to replace the word “prevalent”? Extensive Damaging Fortuitous Exceptional None Question 92. Sentence 1. Frodsham’s research shows that most minority groups experience up to 20 indirect interactions which they “feel threatened or uncomfortable in” in on a weekly basis. Sentence 2. This has become a progressive problem in our society as people help support racism by not wanting to get involved when others are treated differently. Sentence 3. We thought racism was dying out and our society was becoming more accepting of cultural differences but the recent comments and now election of Donald Trump suggests things have not progressed as far as we may have thought and recent research also adds to this debate. Sentence 4. This proves that racism is everywhere although it has changed from everyone saying obviously damaging things to people avoiding getting involved or laughing when one person is openly racist and other often join in on their comments even though they fear making them personally. Sentence 5. Professor John Frodsham from the University of Montreal explains the “bystander effect” contributes to the acceptability of racism in the community and has become the biggest issue for victims who feel powerless. The 5 sentences above are taken from a complete essay paragraph written by a student. (THEY ARE OUT OF ORDER.) Question 92. Which of the following sentences would be the topic sentence of the completed paragraph? sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 sentence 5 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 297. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 297. Which suburb or region does this article relate to? All Metro regions All Urban suburbs The Shire of Gosnells The Mundaring region None Question 116. The following question refers to the image above. Question 116. How has the image above been created to appeal to children? its layout is simple to allow children to follow it easily it uses cute pictures, bright colours and simple text it includes all the objects you will need before you start children love building forts None Question 292. The following question relates to the online graphic above: Question 292. What is the most impactful reason people abandon their cart at the checkout? The customer discovers there are extra charges they didn’t expect when they are about to pay Customers leave the site because they have to sign-up to the website to make a purchase rather than pay as a guest Customers leave their cart because it’s too complicated at the checkout site Customers leave the site because they are teenagers who can’t afford to pay for the products 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 175. The following image is a screen-capture taken from the Board Meeting Minutes Question 175. What section of this Board Meeting document would you read to find out if you should be at this meeting The purpose Welcome Attendees Viewing Access None Question 344. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 344. Which of the following words best describes Dick Smith as a person? Reckless Western Australian Daring. Reclusive None Question 72. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question 72. What do the abbreviations Min and Max refer to? the lowest and highest temperature predictions the temperature predictions from two different websites the daytime temperature and the night-time temperature a guess that the temperature will be between these two numbers None Question 4. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 4. How far away is Canning Vale from the Perth CBD? A 20 minute drive The map doesn’t have the distance included on it 25.5 km squared 20 kms None Question 298. The following question relates to the online Customer checkout page above: Question 298. When does this person want these products to be sent to their house? Today As soon as possible Tomorrow February 10th 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 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 327. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 327. If E-ticket stands for electronic ticket, can everyone booked on this flight arrive to the airport with this email on their phone ready to show staff so they can board? Yes, an e-ticket is designed to be faster so you can simply have your email confirmation ready Yes, an e-ticket will have a barcode that staff can scan on your phone to make boarding faster No, only the person who booked the flight needs a printed hard copy of the flight confirmation No, everyone needs a printed version of this document before boarding the plane None Question 160. The following question relates to the image from a “fact sheet” above. Question 160. Which of the following statements is the best summary of this poster? This image convinces teens that they have ADHD. This image deals with the myths that surround the issue of ADHD. This image has pictures so children can understand the complex information and message. This image balances statistics and other facts about ADHD so audiences can make their own decisions about the topic. None Question 54. The following question relates to the image of formal document above Question 54. Which number would you quote if you called to ask about this notification? 02042015+1234567891+21167+002032+62 12345678910111 211.67 1234567891 None Question 36. The following question relates to the image above Question 36. How do you get to Terminal 5? Take a plane Take the underground You get your car from car park 3 You take the Trains None Question 271. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 271. How long have you got to get your money back on this item if it doesn’t work or it wasn’t what you were looking for? You always have 24 hours on all purchases You have 30 days after receiving the product You always have 24 hours after you have received the product You have a standard month None Question 50. The following question relates to the online article above Question 50. Why does the author of this text use a number in the first sentence? It is an overwhelming statistic Numbers mean facts To prove how important GMOs are To show how important the agricultural industry is Australians None Question 39. The following question relates to the image of a car seat manual above Question 39. What do you need to do with your child when checking the harness? Lift your child’s shoulders up to the restraint Place the child’s bottom and back against the child restraint Place the child into the seat and tighten until the baby can feel the straps Place a toy baby in the seat and tighten appropriately None Question 260. The following question relates to the letter above: Question 260. How would people find additional information about this project? They could write a letter to the address provided for the Bayside or call Sara Townsend using her phone number or access the website in the second last paragraph They could go and speak to the Project Manager directly because their offices are mentioned Concerned members of public could call the Government and ask for advice or their local Member of Parliament They could visit the Sandringham Golf course 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 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 267. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 267. Which of the reminders below are relevant to Jane’s grandparents? Collect the violin from repairs, catch up on violin practice Book a venue for the 50th, pick up prescription Make Dentist appointment for Max and Molly Book a venue for the 50th, pay car insurance None Question 127. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 127. What is the subject of Greg Merchan’s email? “Re: [Bug 532633] Re: [Master] Window Control buttons: position/order/alignment” “Pyramid Technologies” “Anzan .. 89c51, Pako (100). Technologies” “its a BUG” Technologies 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 177. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 177. Who sent this letter? Fahad Ghani the technician the Store Manager a Customer Service Representative 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 237. The following question relates to the webpage above Question 237. The text was most likely published by… Concerned residents this answer is incorrect because the website is clearly approved by an organisation as can be seen by the logo. The State Government this answer is incorrect because the State Government logo is not displayed, and there is no mention of the State Government in the text. The Federal Government this answer is incorrect because the Federal Government logo is not displayed, and there is no mention of the Federal Government in the text. The Shire of Dandaragan this answer is correct because the Shire’s logo is displayed at the top of the page, and the contact email address is council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au. None Question 185. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 185. The label says “Anna Schettino was to a kitchen what a tomato is to a sauce” what does this mean? It means her sauce tastes the best It means the kitchen was as important to Anna as tomatoes are to tomato sauce, they are both deeply connected It means that Anna Schettino was related to a tomato It means that Anna Schettino loved tomatoes more than anything else in her sauce 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 269. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 269. Which of the following sentences is true? Jane will take the dogs to the vets sometime later this week Molly and Dad will wash the Car tomorrow Today Mum and Dad will plan their “Summer Holiday” The Mum will drop off the dry cleaning tomorrow None Question 55. The following question relates to the image of a formal document above Question 55. Who is this notice for? Sam Sample The Office of State Revenue NSW Government It is a warning to anyone who committed a crime None Question 210. The following question relates to the business page above Question 210. If you wanted to find out when you can visit this farm, what link would you click on first? “Tour” in the last paragraph of this page this answer is incorrect, this link may take you to information about the tour and may not include the specific dates and times. Contact this answer is incorrect, as this will allow you to message the owner of the farm but not directly give you the information to visit. “Tour Times” this answer is correct because it will provide specific information on the dates and times that are available for farm visits Location this answer is incorrect, this will give you the location of the farm but will not necessarily tell you when you can visit it or if it is available to visit None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
