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 128. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 128. Who is the original sender in the email chain? Greg Merchan Flabdablet Ludwik Trammer Anzan Hoshin None Question 224. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above Question 224. What time should Mark tell his family to pick him up from Terminal 3 at London Airport? 1 pm this answer is correct because 13:00 means 1pm 5:10 this answer is incorrect because this is when he will arrive in another city 1 am this answer is incorrect because 1 am will be in the morning and he is arriving in the afternoon 6:30 this answer is incorrect because this is a departure time and not an arrival time None Question 177. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 177. Who sent this letter? Fahad Ghani the technician the Store Manager a Customer Service Representative None Question 37. The following question relates to the image of a manual for installing a baby seat Question 37. In a forward facing harness, how high should the harness straps be? Whichever set works best for your child Even with or just above the shoulders The harness must be properly tightened Even with or just below the shoulders None Question 24. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 24. Before you can only walk around on site you must... You have a hard hat, foot protection and a safety vest Be aware that nail guns are in use If you are a site contractor or visitor, you have to be inducted You have to visit the site office 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 134. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 134. Which of the following phrases is designed to put pressure on Jane to pay the amounts detailed in the letter? please click on the link you may not realize this it is essential that you how you intend to pay it None Question 104. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 104. Who is the target audience for this article? parents who live downstairs and don’t keep an eye on their children upstairs parents who are concerned with their teenagers leaving their phone charges on all the time people who love iPhones people interested in fires None Question 90. Question 90. Which of the following sentences contain linking words which indicate a cause? a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests a) the little girl decided to take her doll over her blanket b) the student was committed to the test in spite of her lack of sleep c) the golfer landed the ball on the green due to the heavy breeze d) the groom entered the church at the same time as the guests None Question 145. The following is an extract from the novel The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Question 145. What type of story is the above story likely to be? A crime story a science fiction story a ballad a fantasy story 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 30. The following question relates to the article “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” by Question 30. In point 3, what does the word “empathy” mean? Looking after yourself to make sure no one needs to look after you Being resourceful with what you have Looking after others when they are in need Understanding and feeling for the situations of others None Question 201. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 201. The term “business days” generally means…? Days that the customer would assume the business is open this answer is incorrect because the customer should not make assumptions about when a business should be open as it is the business that decides their opening hours and days Every day except Sunday because the business is closed this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate on Saturdays 7 days a week this answer is incorrect as the business and its postal service may not operate everyday Monday through to Friday this answer is correct because most businesses operate during weekdays and not on weekends None Question 239. The following question relates to the news article above Question 239. After registering your dog you will need to… Wait an additional three weeks before walking your dog in public this answer is incorrect because no information relating to a waiting period is explained on the website Call the ranger to let them know your dog has now been registered this answer is incorrect because there is no information regarding the ranger on the page. Attach the registration identification tag to your dog’s collar this answer is correct because it is directly stated in the second paragraph Pay a mandatory microchipping fee this answer is incorrect because not all registered dogs need to have a microchip 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 205. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 205. Which of the following options best summarizes Vesa’s advice to Rebecca? Rebecca should not be so hard on herself and provide a quiz to see if her students understood the information this answer is incorrect, as this is a summary of Mauricio’s comments Rebecca should use chat options for people who can’t speak English properly this answer is incorrect, as there are other options which provide more details on his advice Rebecca should warn them that a presentation is coming up so they can prepare properly, and should also tell the audience she is disappointed if they don’t ask questions this answer is incorrect, as Vesa never mentions anything about being disappointed in his comment Rebecca should use text chat or create a document where people can provide feedback, she should share the presentation with the audience a few days before so they can prepare properly this answer is correct because the two statements are closely related to Vesa’s comment in the second paragraph 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 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 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 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 98. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 98. What is implied in the article about the failure of this car in the United States? it is not stylish enough for Americans its engine is too under-powered America only supports gasoline cars American roads are larger so they don’t need small cars None Question 29. The following question relates to the article above titled: “Want to Raise Resilient Kids? A Navy SEAL Says Always Do This…” Question 29. Greitens suggests “passing the blame” or “making excuses” means... You are being a loser You aren’t taking responsibility You will never be a Navy Seal You are resilient None Question 102. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 102. Which of the following extracts from the above text suggests possibility rather than certainty? “Nothing can be saved” “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” “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” “Her iPhone charger had caught fire despite being a genuine Apple product” None Question 100. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 100. What is the best description of the smart car? they are more intelligent than other cars people who purchase this car are smart it is an all-electric ultra-compact car it is a powerful car with a large engine None Question 87. Two frogs dwelt in the same pool. The pool being dried up under the summer's heat, they left it and set out together for another home. As they went along they chanced to pass a deep well, amply supplied with water, on seeing which, one of the Frogs said to the other: "Let us descend and make our abode in this well." The other replied with greater caution: "But suppose the water should fail us, how can we get out again from so great a depth?" This text is a fable from a famous collection created by Aesop, a Greek story teller Question 87. In the story, what is the main way in which readers find out about the frogs’ characters/personalities? from their thoughts from what they look like from what they do from what they say 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 208. The following question relates to the business page above Question 208. What types of animal does William keep on his farm? Will’s farm has mainly cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry this answer is correct because it is stated directly in the first paragraph Exotic animals of any sort as long as they are classified as “rare breeds” this answer is incorrect, as only domesticated farm animals are listed rather than other exotic animals Only pigs, as is clear from the pictures provided this answer is incorrect, as other animals are listed in the information Will’s farm only has rare breeds of cattle but he does not keep chickens this answer is incorrect, as other animals are listed in the information including poultry which may include chickens None Question 185. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 185. The label says “Anna Schettino was to a kitchen what a tomato is to a sauce” what does this mean? It means her sauce tastes the best It means the kitchen was as important to Anna as tomatoes are to tomato sauce, they are both deeply connected It means that Anna Schettino was related to a tomato It means that Anna Schettino loved tomatoes more than anything else in her sauce None Question 183. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 183. How many more groups of animals will the article investigate after Crocodiles and what are they likely to be? One more group and it will be spiders The article will only investigate snakes after crocodiles The article will investigate four more groups of animals and they will include spiders, snakes, lizards and hawks The article will investigate two more groups of animals and they are likely to be spiders and snakes 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 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 161. The following question relates to the screen capture from a news website above Question 161. All of the articles listed above are connected, what is the connection between them? They all include a direct quote They all relate to Facebook They all occurred during January They are all persuasive None Question 118. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 118. 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” she stayed focused and made sure she didn’t look like she was worried she wanted to know more but couldn’t find the motivation to look into it she was really interested in what was happening but too distracted to do anything about it None Question 68. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question 68. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I take screen captures? How do I publish my movie? My computer keeps overheating what can I do? My audio file doesn’t match the system requirements 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 246. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 246. Why are the words ‘base measurement’ placed in brackets in the first step? Because they are technical words this answer is incorrect because it is not normal to put words in brackets simply because they are of a technical nature To highlight these words as a potential problem this answer is incorrect because the words ‘base measurement’ are not a warning or a statement of a problem In case the cook has forgotten the measurements this answer is incorrect because although the words ‘base measurement’ refers to measurements, the words themselves are not measurements To clarify which surface of the object the measurements refer to. this answer is correct because the words ‘base measurement’ provide clarification that the measurements are taken at the bottom of the loaf pan. A loaf pan has tapered walls to help the loaf come out after baking. The length and width measurements at the top of the pan will therefore be larger than those at the bottom 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 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 169. The following image is a taken from the “Ride Safe Handbook” Question 169. Based on the information above, which of the following statements is accurate? Sidewalls should be checked only after riding Bumps, cracks or cuts are normal for road wear on most tyres The rider of a motorcycle is responsible for their tyre pressure Tyres need to be replaced before riding again if damage is found 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 204. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 204. Which of these statements is true? Rebecca has no training experience this answer is incorrect, as there is no information regarding her experience in the comment Marina Baldi does not agree with any of the other comments this answer is incorrect, as she states “I fully agree with Vesa” Rebecca is concerned that her audience of trainees were not interested by her presentation this answer is correct because she uses the phrase “nobody was engaged”, which means nobody was interested Mauricio Castano is very critical of Rebecca in his comment this answer is incorrect as he says “don’t be so hard on yourself” which is supportive None Question 223. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 223. What does the acronym ‘b/c’ mean in President Trump’s social media post? boring capitalizations this answer is incorrect because the sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not boring capitalizations they should be capitalized!’ makes no sense. bold and capitals this answer is incorrect because the sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not bold and capitals they should be capitalized!’ makes no sense. because this answer is correct. The acronym b/c, meaning ‘because’, is used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.), but not in formal writing. The sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not because they should be capitalized!’ makes sense. he meant to write p/c which means “politically correct”, but Trump has misspelled it this answer is incorrect. The acronym b/c has a meaning which is correct in the context in which Donald used it. 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 139. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question 139. Which of the following words could replace “impromptu” in the third sentence and still make sense? surprise embarrassing spontaneous interesting None Question 51. The following question relates to the sign above Question 51. What is the problem with this sign? The colon is in the wrong place The last word is spelled incorrectly The “your” is missing an apostrophe and an “e” videosurveillance is actually one word 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
