Reading (101-110) 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 101. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question. Why is it important that the word “genuine” has been included in the second sentence? HintHint: scan through the text looking for the word genuine then read the whole sentence, think carefully about why it has been included and what it could mean then, check the answers provided to show that Apple usually create superior products this answer is incorrect because it is a personal opinion about the company, an opinion that is not reflected in the article we expect poor quality copies of chargers to fail but not the official product this answer is correct because the word “genuine” was used to prove that charger based fires can happen to even the most popular brands, not just cheap imitations to prove that the damage is real and not exaggerated this answer is incorrect because the word “genuine” refers to the charger and the phone, not the damage to prove that this family had a fancy house because they have the best products this answer is incorrect because mentioning that the product is genuine is a reflection of the product’s safety, not a reflection of the status of the people involved Question 102. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question. Which of the following extracts from the above text suggests possibility rather than certainty? HintHint: ignore the text and read the sentence, try and eliminate the sentences which sound clear and do not include any doubt then choose from the remaining option which includes the most doubt. “Nothing can be saved” this answer is incorrect because the statement is clear and certain “At the moment we are waiting to see if the experts think some of the items downstairs can be saved if professionally cleaned and restored” this answer is correct because the statement includes the phrase “waiting to see” which means the outcome is not certain “Downstairs has been flooded due to the volume of water that had to be pumped in to extinguish the fire, everything has suffered smoke damage” this answer is incorrect because the statement is clear and certain “Her iPhone charger had caught fire despite being a genuine Apple product” this answer is incorrect because the statement is clear and certain Question 103. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question. Why do you think the photo was included in this story? HintHint: there is a sentence which references the reason why the image was included in this story but you want to think through who the story is targeting and what impact this image would have on the audience. because the firefighters wanted people to know how dangerous phone chargers can be when left on this answer is correct because the article states “Fire-fighters have now released photos of her room as a stark warning” because the colours are dull and the story is just as dull this answer is incorrect because the image has been included to stress the damage that chargers can do, not to make the article more or less interesting to make the article more interesting this answer is incorrect because the article is warning against the hazards of fires in the home to appeal to people who love fires this answer is incorrect because the article is warning against the hazards of fires in the home Question 104. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question. Who is the target audience for this article? Hint Hint: Think through who the story is targeting and what impact this image would have. parents who live downstairs and don’t keep an eye on their children upstairs this answer is incorrect because stairs have no impact on either the tragedy or the reason for reading the article parents who are concerned with their teenagers leaving their phone charges on all the time this answer is correct because much of the article includes the mother’s voice and parents are more likely to read the news people who love iPhones this answer is incorrect because the focus of the article is on how phone chargers in general can cause fires,not on how specific phone chargers can cause fires people interested in fires this answer is incorrect because while this group may find the article interesting, they are not the target audience of the article because their behaviour is not being challenged Question 105. The following question refers to the image above Question. What is the purpose of this document? HintHint: Read the paragraph under the title of this text and choose the answer which explains it the best it is a record of the business that took place at a meeting this answer is incorrect because the document outlines what will happen in a future meeting, not what has already happened in a concluded meeting it is a notice about voting for a federal election this answer is incorrect because while the meeting involves voting in an election, the voting is not for a federal election it is a copy of the notes for a speech at a meeting this answer is incorrect because this document does not detail what someone is going to say or has said during a meeting it provides advanced notice of what is going to be talked about at a future meeting this answer is correct because the Agenda establishes all the items discussed during a future meeting Question 106. The following question refers to the image above Question. During which section of the meeting would someone raise a new topic for discussion? HintHint: in these sort of meetings, there is very limited time for people to raise new information or ask questions, read through the list and find a point where it looks like other people can speak Apologies this answer is incorrect because the Apologies section of a meeting details who missed the meeting Election of Auditors this answer is incorrect because the Election of Auditors section refers to an election and therefore would not be an appropriate time to raise an area for discussion Any other competent business this answer is correct because “any other competent business” means that anyone is allowed to start a discussion about a topic of their choosing Forward plans for the coming year this answer is incorrect because this section would be dealing with future plans laid out for the business and would not necessarily be a section for open discussion Question 107. The following question refers to the image above Question. In which section would you focus on if you raised an issue in the previous meeting and you want to make sure it was resolved? HintHint: Most the sections in a meeting are hosted by someone who presents information but there is one moment where they review the previous meeting, look at the answers provided and consider which section deals with the previous year President’s review of the year 2012-2013 this answer is incorrect because the President may not deal directly with your issue or any information from the previous meeting Forward Plans for coming year this answer is incorrect because this section would deal with the following year and not the previous Minutes of the 2012 AGM. this answer is correct because the “minutes” details the discussions from the last meeting Financial Report by Treasurer this answer is incorrect because there is no way to know your issue would be discussed by the Treasurer Question 8 The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair Question. Why does the article use coloured text? HintHint: consider the reasons why you would colour text red then read a few sentence to work out why these words are highlighted because the article is about colours this answer is incorrect because the colour does not relate to the content of the article to stress certain information this answer is correct because the red highlights the key information relevant to the section to make the article more exciting this answer is incorrect because the coloured text is used so rarely that it can’t be for interest to show the article has style this answer is incorrect because the colour does not relate to the content of the article Question 109. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair. Question. According to the above guide, how can you save 15-20 minutes while doing your hair? HintHint: scan through the article looking for the key words “save 15-20 minutes” and read the sentence that includes it looking for something similar in the answers provided ask a professional to do it this answer is incorrect because professionals are not always faster than amateurs read magazines to make the time go faster this answer is incorrect because it will not “save” any time switch to a half head this answer is incorrect because even though it would “save” time, it is not the answer provided in the guide when getting your roots retouched, ask for a glaze through the rest of your hair this answer is correct because it is stated in the guide under the “Multitask” heading Question 110. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair. Question. What does the above guide say is a benefit of cleaning your hair before visiting your colourist? HintHint: find each one of the first few words for each sentence in the answers and read the whole sentence to see which one relates to the “benefit” it is smoother and fresher to work with this answer is incorrect because although it is a benefit, it is not a benefit outlined in the guide it lengthens the life of your colour this answer is correct because under the heading “Prepare your hair” the guide says that “clean strands … will lengthen the life of your colour” it will save time and money because you won’t have to wait for the colourist to wash it this answer is incorrect because although it is a benefit, it is not a benefit outlined in the guide your colourist will be happier and do a better job this answer is incorrect because there is no guarantee that washing your hair will improve your colourist’s performance You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? 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