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Reading (141 – 150) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 141. The following question relates to the table above showing the differences in “full time earnings” and “Everyday costs” of household items between 1975 and 2015. Question. Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the table above? Hint Hint: you have to read through each of the answers listed below and then head up to the table to check if your selected answer is correct. Try and eliminate the answers that are clearly incorrect and then look at the options you have left Loaves of bread are the most important household item this answer is incorrect because the table cannot make such a value judgement Everyday costs of household items and full time earnings have increased significantly between 1975 and 2015 this answer is correct because bread, milk, newspapers and petrol have increased between 1975 and 2015 and “Full time earnings” is one of the largest increases Everyone in 1975 earned $7,618 this answer is incorrect because the figure of $7,618 represents the average full time earnings in 1975 and therefore many people would have earned significantly more than this The price of 1 litre of milk has not changed between 1975 and 2015 this answer is incorrect because we can see that the price of 1 litre of milk has increased from $0.30 in 1975 to $1.45 in 2015 None Question 142. The following question uses the above image from a product label. Question. Who should use this product? HintHint: scan the text looking for small print and the phrase “use only” Americans only because it is made in America for American cars this answer is incorrect because products can be used outside their countries of origin someone really worried about their brakes this answer is incorrect because the label refers directly to a certain type of people car professionals this answer is correct because the label states “For professional use only” above the barcode children this answer is incorrect because the label states that the product should be kept away from children None Question 143. The following question relates to the above image of a product label from a hair straightener. Question. What does the label say you should do if you spill something on this appliance while it is on? HintHint: Scan through the dot points looking for the words “liquid enters” and read each of these dot points carefully looking for an answer listed stop using the appliance immediately this answer is correct because the product label states “Stop using the appliance immediately if … foreign objects and liquids enter the appliance” remove the plug from the wall this answer is incorrect because, even though it is a good idea, it is not stated on the product label use a towel to dry the hair straightener this answer is incorrect because the item may electrocute you avoid touching it with your bare hands or feet this is incorrect because although the label does state this, it does not relate to spills None Question 144. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question. Which of the following sentences could replace “we've tried all the orthodox ways, yes” in the middle of the discussion between the characters. HintHint: read the sentences before and after the sentence provided in the question. Then, read through the options in the answers and choose an answer which best fits the sentences before or after and holds the same meaning we've tried all the normal ways, yes this is the correct answer because orthodox means ordinary and it makes sense in the following sentence which uses the same word. we've tried all the challenging ways, yes this answer is incorrect because orthodox means ordinary and the following sentence which uses the same word would not make sense. we've tried all the entertaining ways, yes this answer is incorrect because orthodox has nothing to do with entertainment and it doesn’t make sense in either of the sentences. we've tried all the simple ways, yes this answer is incorrect even though it seems to make sense in this sentence it does not make sense in the sentence which follows. None Question 145. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question. What type of story is the above story likely to be? HintHint: think about what you expect from each of these types of story and consider which answer is closest to this one A crime story this answer is correct because the extract includes dialogue between two characters regarding how to get money and criminal activity is mentioned as a possible method a science fiction story this answer is incorrect because there is no suggestion in the extract of futuristic technologies, other worlds or strange creatures a ballad this answer is incorrect because the extract is not a song or poem that tells a story a fantasy story this answer is incorrect because the extract does not hint at magic or any other sort of mythical creatures, lands or worlds None Question 146. The following question relates to the above image of a sign Question. What do the rules of the sign imply? HintHint: read each of the answers carefully and check the rules presented in the sign, if you can find something in the rules that doesn’t fit the answer, eliminate it, and see how many options you have left the park is for dogs to roam around this answer is incorrect because the sign clearly indicates that dogs must be on a leash the park is for general use during the day this answer is correct because the sign states that the park closes at sunset the park is available for parties this answer is incorrect because the sign outlines a number of restrictions that would prevent partying the park is used for concerts at night this answer is incorrect because the sign outlines a number of restrictions that would prevent a concert from taking place None Question 147. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What is the purpose of this story HintHint: think about short stories and consider why people choose to read them to entertain this is correct as everything is fictional and these types of texts are designed to allow us to escape reality to inform this answer is incorrect because the story is fictional rather than presenting the reader with information to provide a guide this answer is incorrect because this story is fictional and does not include any information which could be followed to persuade this answer is incorrect, there is little evidence of persuasion in this fictional story None Question 148. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What type of story is the above story likely to be? Hint Hint: read the answers first then read the story. Think about what you would expect from each of the story options provided in the answers and consider which one is the closest a detective story this answer is incorrect because the extract does not mention detectives, criminals or criminal activity, and therefore it is unlikely to be a detective story a science fiction story this answer is correct because the extract suggests this fictional world has not had sunlight for seven years which is in no way reflective of our own world a ballad this answer is incorrect because the extract is not a song or poem that tells a story a romance story this answer is incorrect because in the extract there is no set up of a potential tension between a possible coupling of characters who may be romantically interested in each other None Question 149. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. Which of the following sentences could replace “she heard them stir” in the last sentence? HintHint: read the sentences before and after the sentence provided in the question. Then, read through the options in the answers and choose an answer which best fits the sentences before or after and holds the same meaning she heard them moving around in their sleep this answer is correct because “stir” means move around uncomfortably she listened to their calm breathing this answer is incorrect because they are not calm, rather they are excited she heard them wake up this answer is incorrect because “stir” can sometimes mean wake up from sleep but the remaining part of the sentence makes clear they are still dreaming she watched them dream peacefully this answer is incorrect because they word “stir” is the opposite to peaceful None Question 150. Margot stood apart from them, from these children who could never remember a time when there wasn’t rain and rain and rain. They were all nine years old, and if there had been a day, seven years ago, when the sun came out for an hour and showed its face to the stunned world, they could not recall. Sometimes, at night, she heard them stir, in remembrance, and she knew they were dreaming and remembering gold or a yellow crayon or a coin large enough to buy the world with. The above is an extract from the short story All Summer in A Day by Ray Bradbury. Question. What is the best way to describe the writing style in the above extract? HintHint: think about how this text is written, the words chosen, the sentence length, the tone or emotion you feel from the writer. Try and eliminate a couple of options in the answers which don’t explain how you experienced the writing then choose the most likely option from the answers left. passionate and aggressive this answer is incorrect because there are no words used in the extract which would suggest it is overly emotional observational and reflective this answer is correct because the narrator is describing the other girls and are remembering the past technical and procedural this answer is incorrect because the extract neither includes technical terms nor a sentence structure which suggest an order or process exciting and action-packed this answer is incorrect because there is no action described and nothing happens that could legitimately be considered exciting None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading (131 -140) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 131.The following question relates to the photo above of an airline terminal sign.Question. If you had to go to the “Otobus otoparki” to catch your flight, where would you need to go?Hint Hint: find the words in the question on the sign and look for its translation to the taxi rank this answer is incorrect because tax is are not mentioned on the sign to the bus park this answer is correct because on the sign under “Octobus otoparki” it says “Bus park” to the domestic terminal this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the domestic terminal to the carpark this answer is incorrect because “Octobus otoparki” does not refer to the carpark None Question 132. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What is the writer hoping to achieve? Hint Hint: think about the reasons why someone would write this email and what they are hoping to get from the reader. to help Jane avoid legal action this answer is incorrect because the email is trying to hold her accountable for a legal wrong doing to deceive people into paying money this answer is correct because the email has been designed to convince people to pay money for no reason to protect the bank who owned the account from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because the letter has nothing to do with a bank to get the full amount of $2300 from Jane who defaulted this answer is incorrect because there is no clear details about what Jane has done wrong None Question 133. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. Which aspect of the above letter suggests it could be a scam? Hint Hint: read the answers below and think about the obvious signs that you would pay attention to if you were worried this letter may be fake it includes several spelling mistakes this answer is correct because there are several spelling and grammatical errors that are unlikely to be in a legitimate legal document it doesn’t make sense this answer is incorrect because the sentences themselves make sense even though there are errors in the document it is from a lawyer this answer is incorrect because lawyers often send letters for similar legal reasons the signature doesn’t look real this answer is incorrect because signatures can vary and it is very difficult to determine whether they are legitimate None Question 134.The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer.Question. Which of the following phrases is designed to put pressure on Jane to pay the amounts detailed in the letter?Hint Hint: Read each of the phrases in the answers below and look for words that make the sentence sound urgent please click on the link this answer is incorrect because it is a request and doesn’t entail pressure you may not realize this this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure it is essential that you this answer is correct because “essential” has been used to make the message sound more urgent how you intend to pay it this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t entail pressure None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question. What makes this letter appear believable? Hint Hint: think about how this text has been put together to look as believable as possible it has the words “do not ignore this email” this answer is incorrect because many letters include this phrase to create impact and formality it uses emotional language this is incorrect because generally lawyers would not use emotional language in a formal letter it uses a formal layout and legal words this answer is correct because the layout and legal terms have it is very detailed this answer is incorrect because this email is very short on details about why Jane owes money None Question 136. The following question relates to the above image of a menu. Question. What do the numbers on the right hand side represent? HintHint: Think about why you would look at the menu and what kinds of questions you may have about the items on it the quantity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the rarity of the items this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the price of the menu items this answer is correct because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices the product code this answer is incorrect because the information under the image says it is a menu and therefore the numbers have to be prices None Question 137. The following question relates to the above image of an inventory of movie DVDs. Question. In what way are the movies organised? Hint Hint: look carefully at the way in which the movies are organised and then compare this way with each of the answers listed below The movies are organised randomly this answer is incorrect because there is an ordered structure The movies are organised alphabetically this answer is correct because the movie list is in alphabetical order The movies are organised based on their genre category (e.g. Drama, Romance) this answer is incorrect because there is a different way they have been organised which is not based on their genre category The movies are organised based on their ratings this answer is incorrect because there are no indications of ratings in the movie index None Question 138. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What is the creator of this text trying to do? Hint Hint: consider why someone would create this text in the first place; the title will point you in the right direction to increase their following on Facebook or Twitter this answer is incorrect because the text is not appealing to people to increase its creator’s popularity to help prevent people from stressing out during exams this answer is correct because the title of the text states “to help your campus not go insane during finals” and finals refers to examinations to stop universities from being boring this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title to establish a list of rules to make people celebrate Christmas this answer is incorrect because although the text is festive in its theme, it is about supporting the mental health of students as can be seen in the title None Question 139. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. Which of the following words could replace “impromptu” in the third sentence and still make sense? Hint Hint: read the sentence which includes the key word in the question and try to insert the answers below into the sentence to see which one makes the most sense surprise this answer is incorrect because although “surprise” is one of the closest options, it does not fit embarrassing this answer is incorrect because “embarrassing” does not make sense in the context of the sentence spontaneous this answer is correct because “spontaneous” means the same thing as “impromptu”. Don’t be afraid to choose words that you may not know especially when none of the other options work well interesting this answer is incorrect because the word “interesting” has a different meaning to “impromptu” None Question 140. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question. What type of text is this? Hint Hint: think about who would produce this text and how they would distribute it to have an effect on an audience a greeting card this answer is incorrect because greeting cards are usually designed to celebrate an event and this text does not focus on celebration a self-help expository text this answer is incorrect because expository self-help texts are usually lengthy guides for people to help them with a specific issue in their lives that they can fix an online interactive text this answer is incorrect because even though the text is online, it is not interactive a quick guide this answer is correct because it is a simple five step guide to support university students None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading (121- 130) 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 121. The following question relates to the screen capture above of a news website. Question. If you clicked on the “Discover More” banner in the centre of the screen, what information would you receive? HintHint: look carefully at the location of this button and the information it is closest to then read through the options provided in the answers and find the closest link Sports news this answer is incorrect because the “Discover More” banner leads you away from the currently selected “Sport” tab an advertisement this answer is correct because the banner will lead to an advertisement about travel, specifically “P and O Cruises” Champions League news this answer is incorrect because the “Discover More” banner leads you away from the currently selected “Sport” tab and not toward the “Champions “League subtab World News this answer is incorrect because the “Discover More” banner leads you away from the currently selected “Sport” tab None Question 122. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question. Which of the following words could replace “cease” in the second sentence and still make sense? HintHint: Scan through the document looking for the key word provided in the question then read the whole sentence and try and replace the word with the options provided in the answers below stop this answer is correct because in the context of the second sentence “stop” would make sense call us this answer is incorrect because in the context of the second sentence “call us” does not make sense give up this answer is incorrect because in the context of the second sentence “give up” does not make sense be truthful this answer is incorrect because in the context of the second sentence “be truthful” does not make sense None Question 123. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question. The above letter details a number of things the Business Owner cannot do. Which of the lists below is the most accurate summary of these things? HintHint: Read the answers through first then scan through the document above to check whether all of the information listed in the answer matches the document the Business Owner cannot sell, serve or stock alcohol at their premises, and they cannot receive legal permission to sell or serve it this answer is incorrect because it isn’t the most accurate list the Business Owner can have liquor but not alcohol at their premises this answer is incorrect because liquor and alcohol mean the same thing the Business Owner cannot sell, serve or stock alcohol at their premises and they cannot appeal the decision or apply for any further licenses for their current premises or other premises they are associated with this answer is correct because it is the most accurate list they cannot appeal the decision this answer is incorrect because it isn’t the most accurate list None Question 124. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question. Which of the following words could replace “revoked” in the CAPITALISED sentence (at the top of the letter) and still make sense? HintHint: Find the sentence at the top of the letter and read it through fully. Swap each word from the answers provided in the sentence to see which one makes the most sense stop this answer is incorrect because in the context of the capitalised sentence “stop” does not make sense refrain this answer is incorrect because in the context of the capitalised sentence “refrain” does not make sense prevented this answer is incorrect because in the context of the capitalised sentence “prevented” does not make sense cancelled this answer is correct because in the context of the capitalised sentence “cancelled” would make sense None Question 125. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question. What effect does this letter have on the Business Owner’s other businesses? HintHint: Scan through the document looking for the words “other business” then read the whole sentence and see which answer best explains the meaning in the text it has no impact on them if they have nothing to do with alcohol this answer is correct because the letter only applies to the sale and service of alcohol they can apply to get a liquor license this answer is incorrect because the final sentence in this letter states that this can’t happen they can transfer their alcohol stock to another store this answer is incorrect because the final sentence in this letter states that this can’t happen they can ignore this letter and keep trading in alcohol because this letter only applies to this specific business this answer is incorrect because the final sentence in this letter states that this can’t happen None Question 126. The following question relates to the screen capture above of an online search engine. Question. If your fridge freezer combination door handle is broken, which of the following search options would you choose to limit your search? HintHint: consider which option provides the most accurate information for the search fridge repairs this answer is incorrect because it is not specific to “fridge freezers” fridge this answer is incorrect because it is not specific to “fridge freezers” fridge freezers this answer is incorrect because it is not specific to “fridge freezers” but not repairs fridge freezer repairs this answer is correct because it is specific to “fridge freezers” and repairs None Question 127. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question. What is the subject of Greg Merchan’s email? Hint Hint: most emails have a “subject” which is similar to a title and should summarise the purpose of the email “Re: [Bug 532633] Re: [Master] Window Control buttons: position/order/alignment” this answer is correct because the subject is highlighted in bold at the top of the right hand email menu “Pyramid Technologies” this answer is incorrect because the subject is highlighted in bold at the top of the right hand email menu “Anzan .. 89c51, Pako (100). Technologies” this answer is incorrect because the subject is highlighted in bold at the top of the right hand email menu “its a BUG” Technologies this answer is incorrect because the subject is highlighted in bold at the top of the right hand email menu None Question 128. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question. Who is the original sender in the email chain? Hint Hint: Look carefully at the email chain to see who this email has passed between Greg Merchan this answer is incorrect because the person at the top of an email chain is the original sender Flabdablet this answer is incorrect because the person at the top of an email chain is the original sender Ludwik Trammer this answer is incorrect because the person at the top of an email chain is the original sender Anzan Hoshin this answer is correct because the person at the top of an email chain is the original sender None Question 129. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question. If the operator of the above email account wanted to send the emails received from Greg Merchan, Ludwik Trammer and Anzan Hoshin to their manager, what would they click? Hint Hint: Have a look at the options provided at the bottom of the currently open email and consider what each option would do “Report spam” this answer is incorrect because clicking “Report spam” will send an error report to Google Mail and move the email into the spam folder “Reply” this answer is incorrect because clicking “Reply” will send an email directly back to Greg Merchan and not their manager “Reply to all” this answer is incorrect because clicking ”Reply to all” will send a message to all the people in the email chain “Forward” this answer is correct because clicking “Forward” will send the whole email chain to someone other than the people involved directly in the chain None Question 130. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question. Which emails in the user’s inbox require the user to follow-up? Hint Hint: Have a careful look at all the emails in the inbox on the left hand side of the image and look for anything that would mark certain emails as being more important than others Mariana V’s “Street team” email; Rosetta’s email about Launchpad; and chromium’s email about issue 150 this answer is correct because all these emails are marked with a yellow star for follow-up Mariana V’s email “Please vote ASAP”; Mariana V’s email about the “Street Team”; accounts email about “Your Fedora” this answer is incorrect because only one of these emails is marked with a yellow star for follow-up Jeff..Milan, hills [BUG 532633]; and Rosetta’s email about Launchpad this answer is incorrect because only one of these emails is marked with a yellow star for follow-up None of the emails require the user to follow-up this answer is incorrect because three emails are marked with a yellow star to indicate they require follow-up None You’ve already answered some of the questions! 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Reading (111 – 120) 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 111. The following question relates to the image above of a computer screen. Question. How would the user, Adam Carter, access information he has stored in the cloud? HintHint: scan through the image looking for pictures that represent icons that could be used to open the program required He would click on his desktop this answer is incorrect because it would not provide direct access to his cloud storage system He would check his reading search this answer is incorrect because the reading list would not help him access information in the cloud He would click on “SkyDrive” this answer is correct because the icon for SkyDrive is a cloud which shows you it refers to a cloud storage system He would click on “Internet Explorer” and then “Google it” this answer is incorrect because he does not need to search for it on Google; he can simply click an icon on his screen to access it None Question 112. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question. Which of the following sentences has an error in it? HintHint: ignore the text and read through the answers provided and look at each word(s) for errors Dr John Ayers, who is based at San Diego University, California, said these accidents where becoming a 'dangerous side effect'. this answer is correct because the “where” should be “were” But the latest study, published in the journal JAMA, concludes that the game is unsafe and causes drivers and pedestrians to become too distracted. this answer is incorrect because there are no errors in this sentence A new study in the US suggests that more than 110,000 incidents in a 10 day period have been caused by drivers and pedestrians distracted by the game. this answer is incorrect because there are no errors in this sentence Pokémon Go has been credited with boosting exercise levels amongst children as they walk around outside searching for the creatures. this answer is incorrect because there are no errors in this sentence None Question 113. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question. Why have dot points been included in this article? HintHint: consider why it is an advantage having dot points in a text which includes a lot of information to make it look more interesting in a newspaper this answer is incorrect because the article is an online article and not found in a newspaper to save readers time by summarising the main points this answer is correct because dot points provide fast and accessible information because all of these are links to other websites that readers can click to access this answer is incorrect because none of these dot points appear in blue to indicate they are links it was an accident as they should have been included in the story this answer is incorrect because the dot points have been deliberately used None Question 114. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question. What is the main purpose of the above article? HintHint: reread the first and last sentence as well as the dot points provided then consider what the main message of the text would be to show that Pokémon Go is popular this answer is incorrect because the popularity of the game is not the main purpose of the article to show that Pokémon Go is played by over 15 million people so people want to read about its problems this answer is incorrect because the popularity of the game is not the main purpose of the article to show that games are addictive and something needs to be done to ban them this answer is incorrect because there is no argument about addiction mentioned in the article to show how a recent game has caused many social problems which could not be predicted this answer is correct because the article focuses on various concerns that have become an issue since the release of the game None Question 115. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question. What does Dr John Ayers have to say about Pokémon Go? HintHint: scan the article looking for the name John Ayers and read his quote and look through the options in the answers provided to find the closest fit that Pokémon Go was created to cause accidents this answer is incorrect because the game is not “directly” the cause of the accidents; people failing to pay attention to their surroundings is the primary cause of the accidents parents should monitor how much their children access the game this answer is incorrect because Dr Ayers does not comment about parents or children that Pokémon Go was designed to be so interesting that people could not look away from it this answer is incorrect because Dr Ayers does not say the game is too interesting that Pokémon Go has an unintended effect on people which can put them at risk this answer is correct because Dr Ayer states that the game can have a “dangerous side effect” which means it was not intended None Question 116. The following question refers to the image above. Question. How has the image above been created to appeal to children? HintHint: consider how children find texts interesting and look for the most complete answer out of the options provided its layout is simple to allow children to follow it easily this answer is incorrect because even though the layout is simple, it is very similar to other instructions for adults and therefore not specific to children it uses cute pictures, bright colours and simple text this answer is correct because the pictures and colours have been designed to appeal to younger audiences it includes all the objects you will need before you start this answer is incorrect because it is not specific to children (think instruction manuals) children love building forts this answer is incorrect because it does not relate to how the text has been “created” None Question 117. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question. What is the speaker in the story worried about? HintHint: consider the parts of the text that you can see the narrator is concerned about something that she doesn’t know the direction in which she is moving this answer is incorrect because she is not actually moving and doesn’t need to move at all she doesn’t know where the bearded man will be this answer is incorrect because she knows exactly who the bearded man is if she saw him she lost her breath while playing sport this answer is incorrect because there is no evidence in the story that she is playing sport she thinks she is going to die but she knows it’s in her head this answer is correct because the speaker is being dramatic about her panic and feeling like she is going to die but there is no real threat to her life None Question 118. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question. Which sentence from the text could replace the one below and have the same meaning? “she retained her curiosity but had no will to care” HintHint: find the sentence provided in the text above and read the full sentence through. Read through the options provided in the answers and consider which would be the best fit she stayed focused and made sure she didn’t look like she was worried this answer is incorrect because the first half of the sentence is close but the second half is not accurate she wanted to know more but couldn’t find the motivation to look into it this answer is correct because both halves of the sentence match the one above she was really interested in what was happening but too distracted to do anything about it this answer is incorrect because the first part of the sentence is close but the second half does not match the version above she was interested and couldn't wait to find out this answer is incorrect because the first half of the sentence is close but the second half is not accurate None Question 119. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question. How does the reader learn about the character in the story? HintHint: Consider how the author has used structure and language to explain who the character is and pick the most obvious method provided from the answers below through the things she says this answer is incorrect because there is only one line of dialogue in the story through the description of her appearance this answer is incorrect because there is no description of the her appearance through the narrator explaining the event this answer is correct because the narrator is retelling the story through the action occurring during the story this answer is incorrect because there is little action in the story None Question 120. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question. When the narrator says “Just breathe, pull air into your lungs, you’re hallucinating you stubborn idiot", who is she speaking to? HintHint: Scan through the text looking for the sentence provided in the question and read the sentences after it. Consider who the character is talking to in this moment she is screaming it aloud so someone can help this answer is incorrect because there is evidence in the story to prove this is not accurate she is screaming aloud to herself this answer is incorrect because there is evidence in the story to prove this is not accurate she is speaking to her mother this answer is incorrect because there is evidence in the story to prove this is not accurate she is speaking in her own head this answer is correct because the word “internally” lets you know that she is speaking inside her head None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
