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 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 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 114. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 114. What is the main purpose of the above article? to show that Pokémon Go is popular to show that Pokémon Go is played by over 15 million people so people want to read about its problems to show that games are addictive and something needs to be done to ban them to show how a recent game has caused many social problems which could not be predicted 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 209. The following question relates to the business page above Question 209. The “Home” tab of a website usually contains…? Information about the person who created the business the website is about this answer is incorrect, as other tabs are often used for this specific type of information General information about the website and its purpose this answer is correct because the information provided on this page is general and provides an overview of the company The most important information about a website explained in detail this answer is incorrect, as other tabs are often used for this specific type of information Specific information about a controversial topic this answer is incorrect, as other tabs are often used for this specific type of information None Question 88. The following question relates to the above image of a sign Question 88. What do the rules of the sign imply? the park is for dogs to roam around without owners the park is for small children to play the park is for responsible dog owners dogs are dangerous and must have rules to prevent them from hurting people None Question 239. The following question relates to the news article above Question 239. After registering your dog you will need to… Wait an additional three weeks before walking your dog in public this answer is incorrect because no information relating to a waiting period is explained on the website Call the ranger to let them know your dog has now been registered this answer is incorrect because there is no information regarding the ranger on the page. Attach the registration identification tag to your dog’s collar this answer is correct because it is directly stated in the second paragraph Pay a mandatory microchipping fee this answer is incorrect because not all registered dogs need to have a microchip None Question 261. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 261. What is unusual about these cookie recipes? This recipe includes peanut butter, and people will be unable to eat it if they have an allergy The publisher misspelled the word “delicius” One of the recipes is made from parts of a church window All of the recipes allow you to make cookies without using an oven 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 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 243. The following question relates to the news article above Question 243. The article suggests Jess Roskelley is ready to… Lead North Face as an athlete this answer is incorrect because it is not stated in the article that he intends leading North Face. Climb trophy summits this answer is incorrect because the article says that trophy summits are not his thing. Retire because he has achieved everything in mountain climbing this answer is incorrect because the article does not say he is about to retire. Find the next challenging mountain no-one has climbed before this answer is correct because it is similar to his statement at the end of the article None Question 48. The following question relates to the online article above Question 48. In the third paragraph, what does the author say could threaten Australia’s future? Drought Soaring costs of living Decimated crop yields GMOs None Question 342. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 342. If you wanted to get more information about returning a product on this website, where would you go? You would click on the “about” tab at the top of the webpage You would click on the “Recommendations” tab in the submenu of the webpage You would click on item 7 in the table of contents which would send you to another part of the page with additional information You would email the website using the “Support” page None Question 270. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 270. What is Max doing for the rest of today? He needs to take the bins out at some point Max is going to the vets to help Dad with the dogs He has a dentist appointment with Molly He has a rugby tournament for the full day None Question 59. The following question relates to the image of a cartoon above Question 59. What does this cartoon of a work-site tell you a leader should do? Leaders should panic when they see staff not paying attention or not working Leaders on a work-site should save the lives of other employees like a super hero Leaders should highlight concerns for other worker's safety Leaders should keep their workers out of the line of fire None Question 28. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 28. In point one, you can set a great example by... Showing toughness Showing self-discipline Being strong Demonstrating commitment 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 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 178. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 178. What is the suggested cause of the problem with the airconditioner unit? the unit needs to be replaced the sales assistant said it was due to a failed quality check the technician installed it incorrectly the issue could be a manufacturing defect None Question 300. The following question relates to the photo of a workplace safety poster above: Question 300. What is the purpose of this workplace safety poster? Be careful because birds can fly into this machine and cause a hazard You may suffer injury to your toes if you are not wearing steel capped boots Do not put your hand or fingers in the device or they could be crushed in this machine You need to be wearing a protective helmet at all times on this worksite None Question 77. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 77. Why was the title “Rules of the Road” selected for this section of the boating guide? because the section outlines rules that apply when boats are on land because it is a mistake, it should read “Rules of the Waterways” because the section outlines rules that apply to all amphibious vehicles because the section outlines rules that apply to boats on the water just like rules that apply to cars on the roads None Question 91. The above image is of an edited nutrition information panel on a food label. Question 91. Why do you think information has been circled in red? someone wanted to highlight how concerning these numbers were for health reasons because the manufacturer wants to highlight how great their product is someone has identified an error in the numbers all nutrition information panels on food labels include red circles in these areas so people know where the most important information is None Question 128. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 128. Who is the original sender in the email chain? Greg Merchan Flabdablet Ludwik Trammer Anzan Hoshin 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 322. The following question relates to the infographic about Fatbergs in the image above: Question 322. Why didn’t the town of Sidmouth have their sewer blockage included in the images in the infographic? Because these were the largest fatbergs recorded and Sidmouth’s was too small to include Because these weights need to be based on accurate data and the Sidmouth blockage had not been weighed yet The weight of Sidmouth was so large that they couldn’t create an image of the waste monster big enough to fit on the page. Sidmouth is not a real city in the UK so couldn’t be included 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 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 33. The following question relates to the article “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 33. What is the purpose of this article? To teach kids how to be mentally tougher To show how the military prepare kids to be mentally resilient To instruct parents how they can build resiliency in their children To show you can be a successful business person None Question 96. The following question uses the above screen capture of a phone policy from a large corporation. Question 96. According to the above phone policy, after having placed a caller on hold, what is the first thing you are required to do when returning to the call? redirect the caller to a manager follow-up with a time-frame restate your name do not leave a call for more than 30 seconds None Question 172. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 172. The second sentence is more concise because The key points have changed It uses a compound sentence The main idea is expressed in a more compact way Less complicated words are used None Question 145. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question 145. What type of story is the above story likely to be? A crime story a science fiction story a ballad a fantasy story None Question 87. 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 87. In the story, what is the main way in which readers find out about the frogs’ characters/personalities? from their thoughts from what they look like from what they do from what they say None Question 61. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 61. Which sign makes a direct reference to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992? “The Danger Construction Site” sign There is no evidence to say All of the signs make a direct reference to the Act The “Notice” sign None Question 22. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 22. If you wanted to adjust your letters on your keyboard and change their positions, what would you click? Add/Remove Software System Tools Universal Access Character Map 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 63. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 63. What does the word “authorised” mean? The person has permission to be in the designated area The person is a worker The person is in charge, like a manager or overseer The person does not have permission to be in the designated area 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 280. The following question relates to the online Dictionary Page above: Question 280. Which sentence best describes an alternative meaning of this word? I don’t want to buy something that fraudulent car dealer That player made some fraudulent claims about his abilities on the court That girl is fraudulent with that amazing walk she does I’m not feeling well at the moment, I’m feeling very fraudulent 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 348. The following question relates to the table about Crowdfunding above: Question 348. What is the main benefit of using Crowd Funding Site? Crowd Funding is safe and has a high success rate so most projects can gain funding quickly Crowd Funding sites allow you to gain funding from sources other than the big banks who may deny access to funding or have huge repayments which are hard to meet when a project is first starting Crowd Funding websites are heavily regulated by banks, so you don’t have anything to worry about Diversification of product management so you can find suppliers quickly who will help you get your project going 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 221. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 221. Which sentence best describes how people could interact with this online text? People can click the “up” arrow to “upvote” the post or the “down” arrow to “downvote” the post if they don’t like it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way You cannot interact with a social media post by a Government official like the Premier this answer is incorrect because there are clear interactive symbols in this online text People could swipe right on the post if they like it or swipe left if they hate it and then they can retweet it if they also want to share it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way People could like the post by clicking on the heart or they could make a comment by clicking on the speech bubble at the bottom of the post this answer is correct because it explains two functions of a social media site using specific symbols that can be interacted with None Question 27. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 27. What is Eric Greitens specifically credited with in this article? He was a Navy Seal and is running for Governor He was in a war Being really tough on young people All of the above 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
