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 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 181. The following question relates to the online article above Question 181. According to the article, is it likely that most people will see dangerous animals in Australia? You are very likely to see spiders and snakes everywhere You will never see a dangerous animal in Australia, there are none left If you are in the bush or the wilderness you may see dangerous animals more frequently The article makes clear that most dangerous animals can hide in normal households None Question 215. The following question relates to the letter above Question 215. What does the word “gravely” mean? graciously this answer is incorrect, graciously means that you are kind or considerate and it doesn’t work in this sentence alarmingly this answer is correct as gravely does mean dangerously or alarmingly. interestingly this answer is incorrect as interesting has a positive meaning and the sentence suggests that the issue is negative deathly this answer is incorrect, even though the word has “grave” in it, this does not necessarily mean the subject is about death 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 19. The following question relates to this paragraph from the online article titled: "The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With" Question 19. What do people think when they shake your hands after you wash them? They think you peed on your hands They retract their hands It feels like a wet fish All of the above 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 300. The following question relates to the photo of a workplace safety poster above: Question 300. What is the purpose of this workplace safety poster? Be careful because birds can fly into this machine and cause a hazard You may suffer injury to your toes if you are not wearing steel capped boots Do not put your hand or fingers in the device or they could be crushed in this machine You need to be wearing a protective helmet at all times on this worksite None Question 334. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 334. Which persuasive technique is used in the two sentences of the third paragraph point? Statistics and repetition Emotive language and direct appeal Hyperbole and opinion rhetorical question and inclusive language None Question 322. The following question relates to the infographic about Fatbergs in the image above: Question 322. Why didn’t the town of Sidmouth have their sewer blockage included in the images in the infographic? Because these were the largest fatbergs recorded and Sidmouth’s was too small to include Because these weights need to be based on accurate data and the Sidmouth blockage had not been weighed yet The weight of Sidmouth was so large that they couldn’t create an image of the waste monster big enough to fit on the page. Sidmouth is not a real city in the UK so couldn’t be included None Question 46. The following question relates to the image above Question 46. How many servings do you get out of this bottle? 8 ounces 1 945ml 32 None Question 95. The following question uses the above screen capture of a phone policy from a large corporation. Question 95. What would you dial if you couldn’t answer a call and you needed to redirect the call to another staff member? Dial 01 Dial 00 Dial 08 Dial 04 None Question 346. The following question relates to the airport safety guide above: Question 346. Based on the Safety Rules for Airports, you need to… Ensure the hair straightener is away from open flames Ensure you bring extra batteries for the cordless straightener and ensure its on charge in your carry-on and not in your checked bag You can take an electric hair straightener on the plane only if you have the safety cover You can only take a cordless hair straightener onto a plane if it is in your carry-on, you cannot put it in your checked bag None Question 36. The following question relates to the image above Question 36. How do you get to Terminal 5? Take a plane Take the underground You get your car from car park 3 You take the Trains None Question 254. The following question relates to the Meeting Agenda above: Question 254. Which of the following statements is true? The Shire of Armadale will be discussing a disclosure of interests in Part C The City of Joondalup will be discussing a Child Care Centre The City of Kwinana will be discussing a new Fast-Food Outlet There is no way for the public to observe this meeting None Question 129. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 129. If the operator of the above email account wanted to send the emails received from Greg Merchan, Ludwik Trammer and Anzan Hoshin to their manager, what would they click? “Reply” “Reply to all" “Forward” "Report Spam" None Question 180. The 5 sentences above are taken from a complete essay paragraph written by a student. (THEY ARE OUT OF ORDER.) Question 180. Which of the following sentences would be the topic sentence of the completed paragraph? sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 sentence 5 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 116. The following question refers to the image above. Question 116. How has the image above been created to appeal to children? its layout is simple to allow children to follow it easily it uses cute pictures, bright colours and simple text it includes all the objects you will need before you start children love building forts None Question 229. The following question relates to the public awareness poster above Question 229. According to the poster, if you’re about to cough what should you do? Cover your mouth using your arm in front of your face rather than your hands this answer is correct because there is an image and explanation to demonstrate what to do Make sure your personal mask is on for good hygiene this answer is incorrect because another option is more specific to coughing Make sure you wash your hands immediately this answer is incorrect because this would need to be done after coughing rather than before it Do not travel if you’re unwell this answer is incorrect because you might cough even if you’re not unwell. None Question 124. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 124. Which of the following words could replace “revoked” in the CAPITALISED sentence (at the top of the letter) and still make sense? stop refrain prevented cancelled None Question 92. Sentence 1. Frodsham’s research shows that most minority groups experience up to 20 indirect interactions which they “feel threatened or uncomfortable in” in on a weekly basis. Sentence 2. This has become a progressive problem in our society as people help support racism by not wanting to get involved when others are treated differently. Sentence 3. We thought racism was dying out and our society was becoming more accepting of cultural differences but the recent comments and now election of Donald Trump suggests things have not progressed as far as we may have thought and recent research also adds to this debate. Sentence 4. This proves that racism is everywhere although it has changed from everyone saying obviously damaging things to people avoiding getting involved or laughing when one person is openly racist and other often join in on their comments even though they fear making them personally. Sentence 5. Professor John Frodsham from the University of Montreal explains the “bystander effect” contributes to the acceptability of racism in the community and has become the biggest issue for victims who feel powerless. The 5 sentences above are taken from a complete essay paragraph written by a student. (THEY ARE OUT OF ORDER.) Question 92. Which of the following sentences would be the topic sentence of the completed paragraph? sentence 2 sentence 3 sentence 4 sentence 5 None Question 206. The following question relates to the discussion forum above Question 206. Which attitude does Mauricio display toward online training? Online teaching is new to everyone and teachers and students need to adapt to the changes this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online training is like face-to face teaching and it can be hard to get people to respond in any training or teaching situation this answer is correct because he states something similar in his second sentence of his comment Online teaching can be a complete waste of time for students who aren’t interested this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s does not make any direct comments which relate to this attitude Online teaching does not require as much planning and preparation to make it more engaging and interesting for its audience this answer is incorrect, as Mauricio’s says the complete opposite of this in the last line of his comment None Question 314. The following question relates to the safety guide above Question 314. There are a number of logos of different organisations in this safety poster, what does this suggest? That one organisation cannot be trusted to deal with this problem That no organisation can agree on the best advice for this issue The poster was created by the government who did not supply the information to the College involved who had to create their own poster This is an issue that impacts so many people that several organisations came together to offer support and attempt to fix it None Question 263. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 263. In the “Divinity” recipe, how much vanilla extract should you include? One teaspoon One Tablespoon One cup 2 cups None Question 261. The following question relates to the recipe above: Question 261. What is unusual about these cookie recipes? This recipe includes peanut butter, and people will be unable to eat it if they have an allergy The publisher misspelled the word “delicius” One of the recipes is made from parts of a church window All of the recipes allow you to make cookies without using an oven None Question 338. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 338. Which of the following statements would be the best title for this online article? Gambling can Impact People’s relatives and family How Gambling Companies are Trying to Ruin your Life with Corrupting Adds in Your Favourite Sports broadcasts Four in Five Australians remember seeing gambling advertisements in their Sports Programs every week More Men than Women gamble at a much higher rate None Question 75. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question 75. According to the boating guide above, what should boats do when they are about to hit each other head-on? Stop Change direction and move to the left Change direction and move to the right Stay on course None Question 237. The following question relates to the webpage above Question 237. The text was most likely published by… Concerned residents this answer is incorrect because the website is clearly approved by an organisation as can be seen by the logo. The State Government this answer is incorrect because the State Government logo is not displayed, and there is no mention of the State Government in the text. The Federal Government this answer is incorrect because the Federal Government logo is not displayed, and there is no mention of the Federal Government in the text. The Shire of Dandaragan this answer is correct because the Shire’s logo is displayed at the top of the page, and the contact email address is council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au. 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 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 234. The following question relates to the news article above Question 234. What does the comment “laid bare” suggest about the issue Jessica saw in the TV show? Jessica needed help starting her campaign and David Attenborough offered her support this answer is incorrect because this is not mentioned in the article Blue Planet II is an award-winning TV show this answer is incorrect because it doesn’t have anything to do with the phrase in the question Jessica didn’t realise how bad the issue was until she watched the TV show this answer is correct because it explains Jessica’s reaction to watching the show Jessica always knew how bad the issue was and she knew what she wanted to do about it this answer is incorrect because the phrase “laid bare” suggests she was unaware of how bad the issue was None Question 153. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 153. To work in this area, what do you need to bring with you? A work permit A confined space A stop sign Safety equipment 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 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 260. The following question relates to the letter above: Question 260. How would people find additional information about this project? They could write a letter to the address provided for the Bayside or call Sara Townsend using her phone number or access the website in the second last paragraph They could go and speak to the Project Manager directly because their offices are mentioned Concerned members of public could call the Government and ask for advice or their local Member of Parliament They could visit the Sandringham Golf course None Question 133. The image above is of an email that Jane received from a lawyer. Question 133. Which aspect of the above letter suggests it could be a scam? it includes several spelling mistakes it doesn’t make sense it is from a lawyer the signature doesn’t look real None Question 196. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 196. The main purpose of this text is? To provide news on a recent situation To honour a group of soldiers To provide information on the location of loved ones To warn people that soldiers are in the cemetery None Question 221. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 221. Which sentence best describes how people could interact with this online text? People can click the “up” arrow to “upvote” the post or the “down” arrow to “downvote” the post if they don’t like it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way You cannot interact with a social media post by a Government official like the Premier this answer is incorrect because there are clear interactive symbols in this online text People could swipe right on the post if they like it or swipe left if they hate it and then they can retweet it if they also want to share it this answer is incorrect because there is no indication on the social media post that you can interact with this text in this way People could like the post by clicking on the heart or they could make a comment by clicking on the speech bubble at the bottom of the post this answer is correct because it explains two functions of a social media site using specific symbols that can be interacted with None Question 167. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 167. Who would have to pay this Bill? The Construction Company John Doe Henry Higgins Construction labourers None Question 14. The following question relates to the online article above Question 14. What is the title of the first point? The 10 Most Unexpectedly Stressful Situations We All Deal With It doesn’t have a title “Enjoy your meal” “You too” Not only have you just screwed up verbally 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 306. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 306. Why are chemical burns worse than regular fire burns to the body? All chemical burns require immediate hospitalisation All chemicals are harmful to animals and fire is not as harmful Fire Burns are always to the limbs like arms or legs, and chemical burns are usually in the eyes or face which are more sensitive Because they cause more pain None Question 34. The following question refers to the image above Question 34. What is the purpose of this advertisement image? To display the different times that people can park in different streets around WA To explain using the image on the right, how complex the various road signs on the left are To help people know when they can drop their children off for school To show how terrible road signage is None Question 85. 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 85. What is the main purpose of the above fable? to explain how frogs find new water holes to describe an interaction between two frogs to show that water is needed for frogs to survive to teach an important lesson 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! 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