Reading Practice Test 1-250 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 158. This image is created by an application based on how many words are used in a quiz, the words become larger when they are used more often in the quiz. Question 158. Which of the following sentences is the most accurate summary of the image? This quiz must have been about measurement and data. This quiz focuses on quantitative more than qualitative information. This quiz is about two different types of research and methodology. This quiz is clearly about Science. None Question 199. The following question relates to the signage found in supermarkets and liquor stores Question 199. What is the main purpose of this signage? To inform teenagers that they need to bring their identification to certain stores To warn adults about the penalties for buying alcohol for teens To warn shop owners that they should not sell to under-age people To persuade parents that their children could be fined None Question 78. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 78. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary way that Cardinal Marks indicate safe water? they are yellow and black and stand out at night they have symbols on top to make them stand out they show the direction boats should move to get to safe water they put a circle around the dangerous area None Question 216. The following question relates to the letter above Question 216. Which word best describes the language used in this letter? heart-felt this answer is incorrect because there are very few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is correct because the words used in the letter are carefully selected and formal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect as this word means humorous or lightheaded informal this answer is incorrect because it means the words are more conversational and this letter is formal instead None Question 121. The following question relates to the screen capture above of a news website. Question 121. If you clicked on the “Discover More” banner in the centre of the screen, what information would you receive? Sports news an advertisement Champions League news World News None Question 67. The following question relates to the image above which is from a “Help” section from a software application Question 67. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .vlc file? My music and my video don’t match up at the same time? How can I type my own subtitles into the movie? Where is the desktop icon for VLC? None Question 207. The following question relates to the business page above Question 207. What makes this farm unusual? It is privately owned by Will who is a young man who saved up for a farm himself this answer is incorrect, as no background information relating to Will is provided Most farms are not run by zoologists they are run by farmers this answer is incorrect, as no information relating to Will and his qualifications are provided Will allows you to pat tamed versions of wild animals this answer is incorrect, as all the animals are described as “domesticated” rather than wild, and the information does not let the reader know if you can touch the animals Will’s farm does not keep mainstream commercial stock this answer is correct because it is stated directly in the second paragraph None Question 99. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 99. What is an interesting fact about the makers of this car which is outlined in the article? they wanted to design the smallest car ever made the car is ultra-compact the car is fully-electric a watch company and a car company worked together None Question 43. 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 43. How does the Lion justify taking the last part of the Stag? He knows they won’t touch the prey because he is too powerful He offers the others the last part of the stag but they are too scared to take it He says he will eat it because he is the king He says he will eat it because he rightfully killed the stag None Question 120. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 120. When the narrator says “Just breathe, pull air into your lungs, you’re hallucinating you stubborn idiot", who is she speaking to? she is screaming it aloud so someone can help she is screaming aloud to herself she is speaking to her mother she is speaking in her own head None Question 64. The following question relates to the above map of a theatre. Question 64. If someone in a wheelchair entered from ”DOOR 2” after the show had started, which row would you advise this person to go down to minimise the impact on other people watching? I would tell them to go to Row O, P or N because they are closest I would tell them to go up to Row Q and then go past all the people in the aisle until they got to the first “W” seat I would tell them to go to the front so they could see better I would tell them to go up the left-hand side to Row Y and to go to the first seat on their right so they don’t disturb people watching the performance 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 214. The following question relates to the letter above Question 214. Who wrote this letter? Representatives from the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect. The authors could possibly be members of the Peel Alliance, but this is not stated anywhere in the letter. Mark McGowan, this is his reply this answer is incorrect, Mark McGowan is the recipient of the letter as indicated at the top The Members for Canning and Dawesville this answer is the most correct as these are the titles of the two people who have signed at the bottom of the letter. Andrew Hastie this answer is incorrect. The letter has two authors – Andrew Hastie is only one of the authors. None 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 141. Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the table above? Loaves of bread are the most important household item Everyday costs of household items and full time earnings have increased significantly between 1975 and 2015 Everyone in 1975 earned $7,618 The price of 1 litre of milk has not changed between 1975 and 2015 None Question 94. The following question uses the above screen capture of a phone policy from a large corporation. Question 94. What happens if a call you redirected to I.T Support goes unanswered? the call will return to you the call will be diverted dial 00 to cancel it ask someone for assistance None Question 131. The following question relates to the photo above of an airline terminal sign. Question 131. If you had to go to the “Otobus otoparki” to catch your flight, where would you need to go? to the taxi rank to the bus park to the domestic terminal to the carpark None Question 21. The following question relate to the image of a desktop above Question 21. Which shortcut would you click on to access the camera? Archive Manager Contacts Cheese Brasero None Question 164. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 164. How did Youtube respond to the video being taken down? They were impressed by the 30 million viewers They cut the live stream and then restored it later They published a statement They instantly stopped it once animal rights activists complained None Question 189. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 189. Why are dot points are used in this article? To break up large chunks of information which would have made one paragraph To show a separation of the three main ideas Because they make the article look more authentically scientific So you can skip over them because they are not as important as the paragraphs of information None Question 44. 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 44. The main purpose of this text is to... To teach a lesson To show how clever animals are To prove that animals have rules To instruct None Question 176. The following image is a screen-capture taken from the Board Meeting Minutes Question 176. If you needed to see what you needed to do after this meeting where would you find it Conclusion Approve Last Meeting Minutes The “PDF” tab The “Tasks” tab None Question 6. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 6. If you wanted to go to the Queensgate Medical Centre, which would be the closest bus stop indicated on the map? Ranford Road, before the Queensgate lights Queensgate Drive Goodwood Way St Alban’s Promenade None Question 17. The following question relates to this paragraph in the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 17. Why is it awkward when you step out into traffic after signalling a car and you’re in your own neighbourhood? Because you don’t want anyone to see you Because you both stopped and stuttered Because the driver could run over you Because you know each other None Question 162. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 162. These articles all appeared from one web search, what was searched to create these results? News Facebook drama Mark Zukerberg Social Networking 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 212. The following question relates to the letter above Question 212. What does the author of this letter want? To restrict travel between Perth and the Peel region for people who are not travelling for “essential” purposes. this answer is correct because it is clearly stated in the second last paragraph of the letter To complain about how the Premier is handling the COVID-19 situation this answer is incorrect, as a specific request is made in this letter and it’s not a direct complaint To request that Mark McGowen join the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect. The letter does not include a request for Mark McGowan to join the Peel Alliance. To raise concerns about Easter going ahead and appeal for this event to be cancelled this answer is incorrect. Although concerns about Easter are raised, a request to cancel it is not included in the letter 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 231. The following question relates to the news article above Question 231. The most significant focus for the campaign is… Banning all single-use plastic straws in her area this answer is incorrect because the article does not specifically mention straws or banning anything. Protecting the environment by reducing waste by 15% this answer is incorrect because this number is never mentioned in the article To get businesses to avoid or reduce their reliance on single-use plastics this answer is correct because it is directly mentioned in the article Sharing ideas and being creative as a young person this answer is incorrect because the campaign has a specific focus on an environmental issue None Question 54. The following question relates to the image of formal document above Question 54. Which number would you quote if you called to ask about this notification? 02042015+1234567891+21167+002032+62 12345678910111 211.67 1234567891 None Question 170. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 170. Which statement most accurately explains what can cause uneven wearing of tyres? Steering, alignment, tyre pressure or suspension Steering issues are the sole cause of tyre wearing unevenly The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure Damage to Sidewalls can increase wearing None Question 25. The following question relates to the workplace sign above Question 25. Who has to wear safety equipment on site? Personnel, sub-contractors and visitors Everyone except visitors Subcontractors and personnel sub-contractors, representatives, visitors and personnel None Question 187. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 187. What is the main idea of this part of the article? To highlight the connections between cellular phones and cancer that people may be concerned about To show how the NCI have investigated cell phones and their links to cancer To prove, beyond any doubt, that cell phones cause cancer To show how increased cell phone use has reduced the potential risks None Question 228. The following question relates to the website above Question 228. When the text mentions “tap” it is referring to…? The tap you turn in a sink to get water this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a real physical tap The word tap is a reference to water because scuba diving happens in the pool or ocean this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical thing like a pool or ocean A tap on the shoulder because you are next to go diving this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical movement or action Getting involved in or trying something this answer is correct because the word ‘tap’ used in this sentence refers to attempting an activity. None Question 242. The following question relates to the news article above Question 242. What is Jess Roskelley best known for? Being a North Face athlete this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Going to Alaska which is one of the harshest places in the world this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article Climbing Mount Everest at age 20 this answer is correct because he was the youngest person to do so at the time Linking vertical stretches of rock, snow and ice this answer is incorrect because it is not his greatest achievement mentioned in the article None Question 152. The following question relates to the above image of a workplace sign. Question 152. What does “Cuidado” mean? High Vision Caution Really Hot Danger None Question 135. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 135. What makes this letter appear believable? it has the words “do not ignore this email” it uses emotional language it uses a formal layout and legal words it is very detailed None Question 192. The following is an image of a promotional poster used in schools Question 192. Who is the target audience for this information? Parents Teachers School children People who don’t read noticeboards None Question 238. The following question relates to the webpage above Question 238. Which of the following statements is true? It costs more to register an unsterilised dog for three years than a sterilised dog for a lifetime this answer is correct because the list of costs shows that registering an unsterilised dog for three years will cost $120.00, whereas registering a sterilised dog for its lifetime will only cost $100.00. There is no information on the website explaining the restrictions around the number of dogs you can register this answer is incorrect because there is a tab stating “Are there restriction to the number of dogs I can register?” which has not been expanded to check this statement You do not need to provide proof of sterilisation to register a dog that you claim to be sterilised. this answer is incorrect because the information states that a scan or photo of the sterilisation certificate is required. No discounts on registration apply this answer is incorrect as a 50% discount is available for holders of Pensioner Concession Cards. None Question 220. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right Question 220. This social media post is best described as…? entertaining this answer is incorrect because the post is not designed to be enjoyably engaging. informative this answer is correct because there is clear information, deadlines and dates provided to help people understand new rules and decisions that have been made. exciting this answer is incorrect because the social media post isn’t positive To explain the function of something this answer is incorrect because it does not make sense based on the social media post provided None Question 156. The following question relates to the image from a “fact sheet” above. Question 156. Which of the following statements is the best summary of this poster? It is designed to be appealing to young adults because of its bright colours and interesting layout. It presents hard facts about an emotion to scare people into making a change. It is designed to highlight a few key facts about an emotion with a hope to get people interested in their management of it. It forces readers to think about how angry people get with their neighbours. None Question 198. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 198. Which word in the text is used as a verb (doing word)? Plaque Memorial Australia Paid None Question 138. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question 138. What is the creator of this text trying to do? to increase their following on Facebook or Twitter to help prevent people from stressing out during exams to stop universities from being boring to establish a list of rules to make people celebrate Christmas 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 241. The following question relates to the news article above Question 241. Which of the following best describes Jess Roskelley? Alaskan this answer is incorrect because the article does not say he is from Alaska Entertaining this answer is incorrect because the activities Jess completes are not aimed at entertaining others Young this answer is incorrect because the article mentions he is now much older than when he first climbed Everest Adventurous this answer is correct because he has pushed himself to achieve great things in dangerous places 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Submit a CommentYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name Email Website Δ
