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 163. The following question relates to the online article above written by Edward Helmore Question 163. What is the main message in this article? A giraffe had a baby A giraffe was filmed giving birth and it was streamed on the internet A giraffe had never been filmed before giving birth A giraffe birth streaming was shut down by animal rights activists 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 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 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 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 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 235. The following question relates to the news article above Question 235. This article on Jessica Bainbridge is designed to… Show how one person can make a difference and inspire others to do the same this answer is correct because it explains the purpose of the article accurately Promote that Blue Planet II is an award-winning TV show this answer is incorrect because the TV show is not the main focus of the article To promote single-use plastics in local businesses this answer is incorrect because it is the opposite of the purpose of the article Provide a vision for how the world should be this answer is incorrect because the article focuses on one person and one specific thing she is doing 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 109. The above image is taken from a website called SELF which offers guides to people wanting to colour their hair. Question 109. According to the above guide, how can you save 15-20 minutes while doing your hair? ask a professional to do it read magazines to make the time go faster switch to a half head when getting your roots retouched, ask for a glaze through the rest of your hair 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 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 80. A man called Percival Lee Got up one night for a pee. When he got to the loo It was quarter to two, And when he got back it was three. The text above is a limerick written by Spike Milligan a writer, poet and comedian. Question 80. Which category does this limerick fit into? sea shanty love song cautionary tale nonsense poem 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 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 10. This is information on the label of food. Question 10. What is the likely purpose of reading a text like this product label? To understand a concept To obtain specific information For entertainment or enjoyment To compare different points of view 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 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 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 3. The following question relates to the image above Question 3. Which company would you write to if you had a complaint about the product Brewer’s Yeast? Genuine Whole Food GMP NOW foods Brewer’s Yeast Co 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 127. The following question relates to the above screen capture of an email. Question 127. What is the subject of Greg Merchan’s email? “Re: [Bug 532633] Re: [Master] Window Control buttons: position/order/alignment” “Pyramid Technologies” “Anzan .. 89c51, Pako (100). Technologies” “its a BUG” Technologies 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 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 8. The following question relates to the workplace document above titled; “Work Health and Safety Policy Summary” Question 8. Which organisation created this poster? WHS Policy Board Michelle Burges The NSW government All of the above None Question 103. The above image is taken from an online article written by Ashitha Nagesh. Question 103. Why do you think the photo was included in this story? because the firefighters wanted people to know how dangerous phone chargers can be when left on because the colours are dull and the story is just as dull to make the article more interesting to appeal to people who love fires None Question 5. The following question relates to the screen capture of a map above Question 5. How many locations can you purchase food from in the area indicated? The map doesn’t tell you where food places are located 7 locations Subway, KFC, McDonald’s and Eagle Boys More than 20 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 140. The above was a web post that was passed around universities during the holiday season. Question 140. What type of text is this? a greeting card a self-help expository text an online interactive text a quick guide None Question 186. The following question relates to the image is a product label above Question 186. If you were worried about your sodium levels would you use this sauce? The sauce includes 90 mg of Sodium which could make it dangerous You would have to check the “All Natural” bubble and make your own decision Tomato sauce is important for pasta so you need it anyway The sauce is healthy because it says it has “No Salt added” 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 49. The following question relates to the online article above. Question 49. What is the purpose of this text? To entertain internet readers To persuade people that GMOs could be helpful to farmers To inform readers that the agricultural industry is in crisis To make readers feel guilty that they are not supporting farmers None Question 179. The following image is a copy of a response to a complaint letter Question 179. What was the solution the store provided for the malfunctioning airconditioner unit? the unit was fully replaced because it was clearly defective the Electric Store is waiting on a report from the technician the complaint was dismissed by the electrical store the sales assistant needs to check the receipt to make sure a quality check was passed 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 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 119. The above is an extract from a short story written by Talei Cuenca. Question 119. How does the reader learn about the character in the story? through the things she says through the description of her appearance through the narrator explaining the event through the action occurring during the story None Question 69. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question 69. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? they indicate a dangerous area they provide lights so boats can see where they are going they indicate the shortest route they are water-based traffic lights 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
