Reading Practice Test 1-250 (Extra time) 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 12. Everyday I wake up with eyes that don’t work and remember the dry, flat paddocks, One of my eyes hasn’t even opened in years and the other just lets in the light and the world looks grey. The scratching of the chickens in the yard to my right are usually the reason I roll over to absorb the rising yellow sun then I try and get up when the creak of the front fly-wire door sounds but I rarely get to it in time. My master’s porch is old and tired but at least I have an old rug which is far more comfy than the rickety warped floor boards. There were four of us once and each had a role of their own. My three brothers and I would come bounding out of the kennels to greet our master, we would sit up straight to attention in a row as we had been trained to do, eagerly awaiting a morning pat of the head as reward for the coming work. I trained my brothers out in the burning paddocks running up and down after the mindless sheep and corralling them through the gates and turn-styles of the shearing sheds. My legs aren’t up to it anymore; years of service have run them through and I’m the last of my brothers left on this porch. My master was once good to us, we would ride on the back of the Ute into town and I remember tasting the scents of freshly baked bread or sizzling bacon of an early morning. Now I can barely get up off this rug these days. The only time my master comes to give me attention now is when he stands on the porch turning the succulent sausages on the barbecue after a hard day and he drops a few food scraps into my bowl, I love the burnt sausage ends. I live for those few minutes every day when I know he is next to me, when he remembers I’m on his porch because in every way I’m useless to him now. This question refers to the story above... Question 12. The story teller is... A young inner city dog A man who runs a farm and has dogs An old sheep station dog A child 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 248. The following question relates to the cooking recipe above Question 248. How much time will the banana bread take to make from start to finish? 50 mins to bake this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” Just over an hour this answer is correct because the 15 minute prep time and 50 minute cook time are stated in the information boxes at the top. 15 plus 50 gives a total start to finish time of 65 minutes, which is just over an hour Less than 45 minutes this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” 45-50 mins and 5 mins for cooling on the baking tray this answer is incorrect because it does not include the preparation time, and the question says “…from start to finish?” 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 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 117. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 117. What is the speaker in the story worried about? that she doesn’t know the direction in which she is moving she doesn’t know where the bearded man will be she lost her breath while playing sport she thinks she is going to die but she knows it’s in her head None Question 249. The following question relates to the article above Question 249. Why does the text mention domestic and feral dogs and cats? Because they are animals that are also near to extinction this answer is incorrect because domestic and feral dogs and cats are not endangered species Because these animals are also small and can be wild this answer is incorrect because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs, not their possible similarities to the numbat Because they are predators of the numbat this answer is correct because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs Because these animals are the opposite of the numbat and you can find them everywhere this answer is incorrect because the article refers to the impact of domestic and feral cats and dogs, and is not comparing them to the numbat in any way None Question 83. The following question relates to the online article above written by Meghan Vivo Question 83. What is the writer of this article hoping to achieve? to convince readers that games are not addictive to convince parents that gaming is worse than gambling to prove more research needs to be done on all sorts of addiction to challenge people who think video game addiction isn’t a real medical condition 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 236. The following question relates to the webpage above Question 236. The purpose of this page is to… Provide general information about a company or organisation this answer is incorrect because this page is very specific and targeted To answer common concerns or queries this answer is correct because it explains the purpose of the article accurately. FAQs stands for ‘Frequently Asked Questions’. To provide direct feedback on the products or services the company offers this answer is incorrect because FAQ pages are used to provide answers to frequently asked questions. To provide payment options for customers this answer is incorrect because, although there is information about costs, there is no mention of payment options or methods on this page. 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 232. The following question relates to the news article above Question 232. Which phrase is similar to the word “entrepreneurial” used in the article? Cunning and manipulative this answer is incorrect because the article portrays the girl in a positive way Environmentally friendly this answer is incorrect because this word is more about business rather than the environment Artistically talented this answer is incorrect because this word is more about business rather than creativity. Business minded this answer is correct because the word is about starting a business or foundation None Question 26. The following question relates to workplace sign above Question 26. Representatives can only enter site if they… Visit the site office Complete the induction Make an appointment Wear the relevant safety gear 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 227. The following question relates to the website above Question 227. The purpose of this advertisement? To attract customers who want to purchase scuba gear this answer is incorrect because scuba equipment is not clearly priced for sale, instead it is promoting an experience To advertise a chance to see the ocean using scuba gear this answer is correct because the information discusses guiding and educating the customer through a scuba diving experience To promote special deals for the highest price this answer is incorrect because the special deals are not even highlighted for the highest price To provide detailed information about saving the reef this answer is incorrect because the information provided has nothing to do with the reef being in any danger None Question 250. The following question relates to the article above Question 250. What is the classification of the numbat? Endangered this answer is correct because it is stated next to the animal’s name at the top of the page Extinct this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Western Australian this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” Species this answer is incorrect because the classification is labelled next to the animal’s name and it states “endangered” None Question 39. The following question relates to the image of a car seat manual above Question 39. What do you need to do with your child when checking the harness? Lift your child’s shoulders up to the restraint Place the child’s bottom and back against the child restraint Place the child into the seat and tighten until the baby can feel the straps Place a toy baby in the seat and tighten appropriately None Question 159. The following question relates to the image from a “fact sheet” above. Question 159. What is the purpose of this poster? It is designed to be appealing to young adults. It is designed to be persuasive. It is designed to be informative. It is designed to entertain. 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 193. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 193. Why have brackets been used in the following sentence? Myopia is blurred far (distance) vision, due to excessive growth of the eye The brackets make clear the meaning of the word to the left The brackets show this word has an alternate meaning The brackets indicate this is additional information The brackets show a word that is a correction for the previous word 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 15. The following question relates to the online article above Question 15. At the end of the first point it says “Nice going pal” who is the author talking to? Himself The waiter The author The reader 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 111. The following question relates to the image above of a computer screen. Question 111. How would the user, Adam Carter, access information he has stored in the cloud? He would click on his desktop He would check his reading search He would click on “SkyDrive” He would click on “Internet Explorer” and then “Google it” 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 184. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 184. Which part of the label would you check if you were worried about an allergic reaction to the product? Ingredients Nutritional Facts Alergen No Salt added 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 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 230. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above Question 230. At the airport you should…? Download the COVIDSafe App this answer is incorrect because it should have been done before you arrived at the airport Provide contact details this answer is incorrect because it should have been done before you arrived at the airport Follow the terminal signage this answer is correct because it is directly mentioned in the “At the Airport” section of the poster Clean your seat on the airplane when you are shown to it this answer is incorrect because it should be done once you’re on the plane rather than at the airport 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 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 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 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 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 157. The following is a screen capture of an email account. Question 157. This person is trying to... Click their inbox to get messages. Change their inbox setting back to “default”. Change how they see their outgoing mail. Create a new email. 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 93. There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just as I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!" The text above is a limerick written by Edward Leer a writer, poet and illustrator. Question 93. Which category does this limerick fit into? sea shanty love song cautionary tale nonsense poem 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 2. The following question relates to the image above Question 2. How do you know Brewer’s Yeast does NOT contain meat products? It may contain meat products, the label doesn’t say It has pictures of fruit and vegetables and says Genuine Whole Food Tablets can’t contain meat products The label states Vegetarian Formula 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 190. The following question relates to the image from an online article above Question 190. Why does this article include blue text for the phrase “Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer”? To make this stand out Because these words are complicated To highlight the main concern in this article Because these words have an imbedded link to more information None Question 222. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling Question 222. Which word is clearly used incorrectly in President Trump’s initial Tweet? pore this answer is correct as pointed out by JK Rowling. The spelling Donald should have used is “pour”. somewhat this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. written this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. emphasis this answer is incorrect because this word is spelled and used correctly. None Question 47. The following question relates to the image above Question 47. When should you avoid opening this product? If it tastes funny If the pill's colour has changed If it was not refrigerated If the inner seal was broken 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
