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 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 301. The following question relates to the infographic above Question 301. This type of Diagram is called a “Pie Chart” because… People used to do math using actual eatable pies Pies are familiar to Australians All pies are circular The diagram displays information in a way that looks similar to a pie None Question 248. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 248. How much time will the banana bread take to make from start to finish? 50 mins to bake this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” Just over an hour this answer is correct because the 15 minute prep time and 50 minute cook time are stated in the information boxes at the top. 15 plus 50 gives a total start to finish time of 65 minutes, which is just over an hour Less than 45 minutes this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” 45-50 mins and 5 mins for cooling on the baking tray this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” 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 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 225. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above Question 225. If Mark wants to check on his first flight he could…? He could call Dallas Airport and check flight number BH 30112 this answer is incorrect because it is the flight number for the second flight He could call London Airport and ask about flight delays this answer is incorrect because he would be calling the wrong airport for the first flight Check confirmation number ZXRUAG11 online to make sure his tickets are valid this answer is correct because the confirmation number is accurate He could write a letter to 23042 N Main Street this answer is incorrect because this is his own postal address 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 338. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 338. Which of the following statements would be the best title for this online article? Gambling can Impact People’s relatives and family How Gambling Companies are Trying to Ruin your Life with Corrupting Adds in Your Favourite Sports broadcasts Four in Five Australians remember seeing gambling advertisements in their Sports Programs every week More Men than Women gamble at a much higher rate 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 149. Which of the following sentences could replace “she heard them stir” in the last sentence? she heard them moving around in their sleep she listened to their calm breathing she heard them wake up she watched them dream peacefully None Question 272. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 272. How much will it cost to send this item to the user’s home? $89.99 $5.99 101.38 $5.40 None Question 56. The following question relates to the formal document above Question 56. What is the purpose of this notification? It is a fine for criminal behaviour This is Sam Sample’s actual infringement notice for speeding It is a made up example of a Motor vehicle fine so people can see what they may look like This is a Penalty given to the NSW Government None Question 249. The following question relates to the article above Question 249. Why does the text mention domestic and feral dogs and cats? Because they are animals that are also near to extinction this answer is incorrect because domestic and feral dogs and cats are not endangered species Because these animals are also small and can be wild this answer is incorrect because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs, not their possible similarities to the numbat Because they are predators of the numbat this answer is correct because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs Because these animals are the opposite of the numbat and you can find them everywhere this answer is incorrect because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs, and is not comparing them to the numbat in any way 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 317. The following question relates to the story of the Wolf and the Fox above: Question 317. Which aspect of the fox’s character best helped the animal solve the conflict in this story? His talents of luring farmers to destroy his enemies His ability to convince others to do things for him His physical strength. His ability to problem-solve None Question 15. The following question relates to the online article above Question 15. At the end of the first point it says “Nice going pal” who is the author talking to? Himself The waiter The author The reader None Question 339. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 339. What is the main way that gambling Companies access younger audiences? Through banners and posters around local sporting clubs that teens and children attend to play sport The companies places massive billboards on main roads near High Schools to expose teens passively to gambling while they are driving to school They advertise to young people because they have more money to spend than adults who must pay bills and have less money Through social media platforms or interactive media like Instagram, Tik Tok or YouTube 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 60. The following question relates to the image of a cartoon above Question 60. What is the purpose of this text? To show how lazy workers can be To entertain people in the workforce To inform workers that their lives are in danger To inspire leaders to take responsibility for their workers None Question 154. The following question relates to the slide about Workplace Harassment above. Question 154. What does the word “Maliciously” mean? Avoiding Balanced Banishing Deliberately None Question 341. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 341. Why would people want to listen to the podcast on Katrina Wruck? Because Katrina Wruck is a famous politician and Aboriginal rights activist Because she won the Young Australian of the Year Award and listeners may want to find out what she did to gain the award Because older people listen to the ABC especially on Sundays and this podcast came out on a Sunday Because the podcast is only 7 minutes long and this is a short enough time to keep the audiences interested before it becomes boring None Question 42. 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 42. How do you find out about the character of the lion? Through the lions thoughts Through the lions speech Through the descriptions of the lion Through the descriptions of how other characters react to the lion 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 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 350. he following question relates to the hospital admission form above: Question 350. Who is the patient on this form? Marcus Welby Romina Gonzalez Mark Grimmison Luke Glanton 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 227. The following question relates to the website above Question 227. The purpose of this advertisement? To attract customers who want to purchase scuba gear this answer is incorrect because scuba equipment is not clearly priced for sale, instead it is promoting an experience To advertise a chance to see the ocean using scuba gear this answer is correct because the information discusses guiding and educating the customer through a scuba diving experience To promote special deals for the highest price this answer is incorrect because the special deals are not even highlighted for the highest price To provide detailed information about saving the reef this answer is incorrect because the information provided has nothing to do with the reef being in any danger None Question 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 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 193. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 193. Why have brackets been used in the following sentence? Myopia is blurred far (distance) vision, due to excessive growth of the eye The brackets make clear the meaning of the word to the left The brackets show this word has an alternate meaning The brackets indicate this is additional information The brackets show a word that is a correction for the previous word None Question 326. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 326. If you were asked by staff to provide your flight code, which number would say? QF9097 You would quote the booking Reference Number which has been removed from this ticket QZW and QZY 74R 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 273. The following question relates to the online promotion above: Question 273. What type of animals would you expect to see at this Zoo based on this promotional poster? Mammals and Marsupials Nocturnal animals Avian Animals Reptiles None Question 274. The following question relates to the online promotion above: Question 274. What persuasive technique is being used in the written text on this promotion? Rhetorical question Facts Statistics Direct Appeal to the audience None Question 19. The following question relates to this paragraph from the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 19. What do people think when they shake your hands after you wash them? They think you peed on your hands They retract their hands It feels like a wet fish All of the above 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! 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