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 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 312. The following question relates to the online article above Question 312. What is the main focus of the third paragraph point? The impact of social media time on sleep because teens need significantly more rest than adults The impact on teen mental health and depression levels The impact of the blue light from the devices on the developing eyes of teenagers The impact of socially addicted teens on households and straining parent relationships None Question 81. The following question relates to the online article above written by Meghan Vivo Question 81. Which of the following sentences from the article suggests possibility rather than certainty? “The medical community currently does not recognize video game addiction” “Rekindling the debate as to the existence …” Some displayed … symptoms of pathological gambling The study … based on data from a nationwide survey None Question 23. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 23. If you were worried about losing data, which application would you use? Automatic Bug Backup System Tools Brasero None Question 243. The following question relates to the news article above Question 243. The article suggests Jess Roskelley is ready to… Lead North Face as an athlete this answer is incorrect because it is not stated in the article that he intends leading North Face. Climb trophy summits this answer is incorrect because the article says that trophy summits are not his thing. Retire because he has achieved everything in mountain climbing this answer is incorrect because the article does not say he is about to retire. Find the next challenging mountain no-one has climbed before this answer is correct because it is similar to his statement at the end of the article 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 148. What type of story is the above story likely to be? a detective story a science fiction story a ballad a romance story None Question 110. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair. Question 110. What does the above guide say is a benefit of cleaning your hair before visiting your colourist? it is smoother and fresher to work with it lengthens the life of your colour it will save time and money because you won’t have to wait for the colourist to wash it your colourist will be happier and do a better job None Question 247. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 247. How much banana bread will this recipe make? Enough to serve more than 15 people this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves” Enough to serve 2 people with 2-4 slices of banana bread each this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”. There is no other information about serving quantities or number of slices The recipe doesn’t say and it depends on how many slices are served this answer is incorrect because the information box at the top (3rd from the left) says “10 Serves”, meaning the recipe will make enough banana bread to serve 10 people The recipe should feed 10 people this answer is correct because it is stated in the information boxes at the top of the recipe None Question 16. The following question relates to this paragraph from the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 16. What does “Stakes are high” mean? Expectations are high You never know what will happen Steaks are expensive The action takes risks 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 269. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 269. Which of the following sentences is true? Jane will take the dogs to the vets sometime later this week Molly and Dad will wash the Car tomorrow Today Mum and Dad will plan their “Summer Holiday” The Mum will drop off the dry cleaning tomorrow None Question 262. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 262. Which of these ingredients is not included in the “Nutella No Bakes”? A half a teaspoon of salt because this would make the cookie sour A quarter of a cup of butter because you need to reduce the amount of fat Vanilla extract because the Nutella Bakes are meant to be chocolate flavoured 2 cups of Icing Sugar 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 173. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 173. What is the meaning of “roadworthy”? The bike looks impressive and has been on display Your motorcycle must have all of the equipment shown in the image The bike has not had any previous accidents which may or may not have been fixed The tyres on the bike are ready for road use 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 264. The following question relates to the workplace signage above: Question 264. Which of the following things are required to enter this worksite if you’re a visitor You need written approval from an Operator or Team leader Workwear but no induction or sign-in is required Workwear and a site induction An approved Site Manager None Question 337. The following question relates to the infographic above: Question 337. What did 68% of people surveyed suggest about gambling? Gambling can impact people’s relatives and family Gambling should be discouraged Too many opportunities for gambling nowadays More Men than Women gamble at a much higher rate 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 328. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 328. Do you need to bring money of different currencies to pay for the flight? Yes, each country has its own currency and you need to pay for flights in the currency belonging to that country which means you need to convert the money value Yes, you need to bring Australian money, but you can convert it easily at the airport No, the ticket clearly states that all amounts are displayed in Australian Dollars No, all online purchases occur in a universal currency so there is no need 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 168. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 168. What is a pillion? A passenger on a motorcycle The person who can best see the road conditions ahead The rider of a motorcycle People who judge or advise None Question 218. The following question relates to the information provided by Mark Mc Gowan responding to the two letters on the right. Question 218. Which word best describes the language used in this social media post? heart-felt this answer is correct because there are a few emotional words in it sophisticated this answer is incorrect because the words used in this post are informal in their tone. jovial this answer is incorrect even though it has a few positive comments, the final message is a sad one formal this answer is incorrect because words used in this post are more conversational and informal 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 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 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 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 289. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 289. What is the purpose of this website To track sharks for shark lovers To allow people to know where there have been shark sightings so they can avoid those beaches and stay safe The website is advertising a group who are recruiting more people to look out for sharks The website is an official Government site to show where it is safe to fish for sharks None Question 172. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 172. The second sentence is more concise because The key points have changed It uses a compound sentence The main idea is expressed in a more compact way Less complicated words are used None Question 345. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 345. What makes Dick Smith worthy of being included on this site’s “Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers” list? He crossed from New Zealand over one side of Australia to the other in a hot air balloon and he flew across the world in a helicopter from the South Pole to the North pole He climbed Balls Pyramid as a child in the Scouts He was named Australian of the Year in 1986 He started a very successful Electronics chain which turned him into a millionaire and funded many of his projects worldwide None Question 38. The following question relates to the image from a car seat manual Question 38. If you wanted to expose all the harness slots how would you do it? Lift the headrest to the highest position Remove harness from splinter plate Release the buckle plates Press on the harness retainer release button None Question 278. The following question relates to the online FAQ page above Question 278. What does the word liable mean? High Quality Cheaply produced Fraudulent Responsible by law None Question 27. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 27. What is Eric Greitens specifically credited with in this article? He was a Navy Seal and is running for Governor He was in a war Being really tough on young people All of the above 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 22. The following question relates to the image of a desktop above Question 22. If you wanted to adjust your letters on your keyboard and change their positions, what would you click? Add/Remove Software System Tools Universal Access Character Map None Question 253. The following question relates to the invoice above: Question 253. If the person purchasing the order could claim the total amount before tax, which number would she have to use? 145 654 10 664 None Question 293. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 293. What is the purpose of this article? That livestock needs to be kept in fenced areas at all times That new penalties apply to members of the community who can’t keep their livestock safe To encourage people to report dangerous behaviour where people are recklessly harming livestock rather than caring for their animals To remind people to keep their dogs locked up on their own property so they don’t cause harm or stress to other farm animals None Question 4. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 4. How far away is Canning Vale from the Perth CBD? A 20 minute drive The map doesn’t have the distance included on it 25.5 km squared 20 kms None Question 65. The following question relates to the above image of a web-search. Question 65. If you wanted to look through all the different movie times in cinemas across Perth, which website would be the most helpful to click? Perth Cinema Locations Movie Times at Westfield Carousel Movies Times and Cinema Session Times Carousel (LUX) - Carousel l HOYTS Cinema 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 147. What is the purpose of this story? to entertain to inform to provide a guide to persuade 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 288. The following question relates to the street signage above: Question 288. Which sentence explains the time periods it is safe to park in this street based on the street signs. Only Monday to Friday between 8am and 9pm The only cars that can clearly park on the street anytime during 9am to 9pm must have an ‘A’ permit All day Saturday and Sunday when the midweek traffic is slow Only Weekends after 9pm but for 30 minutes max None Question 70. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 70. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? turn to starboard (right) avoid the area entirely speed up to get through it stop immediately and turn around None Question 291. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 291. Why does this Group use the word “Dorsal” in its title? The name refers to a shark fin which is the only way you can see a shark so the group watches out for dorsal fins to locate threats in the ocean The group is about endorsing community support so Dorsal suggests people should endorse this website to others The name dorsal refers to endorsement which means it’s supported by the Government and police services The name dorsal refers to dormant which means inactive so the group is about finding inactive beaches and activating them with shark alerts None Question 7. The following question relates to the workplace document above titled; “Work Health and Safety Policy Summary” Question 7. If you wanted to find more information about Work Health and Safety, where would you find it? You could contact your work health and safety team for advice You could call 1800 811 523 You could access the website in the yellow box at the bottom right corner of the document All of the above None Question 287. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 287. What does the phrase “calculated at next step” mean? The total price will change once the tax from that local region is applied to the order The shipping amount has not been applied based on the region The item will only be charged once it has entered your country and you will not need to make any payments before then It means there are extra terms and conditions that you need to clicked to confirm before proceeding 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. 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