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 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 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 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 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 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” 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 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 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up Submit a CommentYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Δ
