Reading Practice Test 1-350 (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 318. The following question relates to the story of the Wolf and the Fox above: Question 318. Why did the fox follow the wolf’s orders? The wolf had caught the fox and threatened to kill him The fox was afraid of farmers and wanted them gone. The wolf was lazy and refused to hunt The wolf was dumb and needed the fox’s intelligence 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 48. The following question relates to the online article above Question 48. In the third paragraph, what does the author say could threaten Australia’s future? Drought Soaring costs of living Decimated crop yields GMOs 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 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 197. The following question relates to the photo taken of a plaque at a cemetery Question 197. What do the words “supreme sacrifice” mean? Gave up their effort and time Worked really hard Died serving their country Faced significant challenges 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 1. The following question relates to the image above Question 1. What type of food product is Brewer’s yeast? Genuine made food Nutritional supplement Something you can eat Has 500 tablets None Question 84. 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 84. What do you think is the moral lesson of the fable? you need to think through the consequences before jumping into a decision you need to act quickly to make sure you survive the first option is generally the best one to take using your instincts is not always the safest option 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 304. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 304. What does the acronym PPE stand for? It is a short word (contraction) for People Professionals Protecting the Environment Personal Protective Equipment Practice Protection Energetically None Question 42. 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 42. How do you find out about the character of the lion? Through the lions thoughts Through the lions speech Through the descriptions of the lion Through the descriptions of how other characters react to the lion None Question 325. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 325. What time does this flight leave? 14th of June 9:00am 12:00pm 3:00pm 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 342. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 342. If you wanted to get more information about returning a product on this website, where would you go? You would click on the “about” tab at the top of the webpage You would click on the “Recommendations” tab in the submenu of the webpage You would click on item 7 in the table of contents which would send you to another part of the page with additional information You would email the website using the “Support” page 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 121. The following question relates to the screen capture above of a news website. Question 121. If you clicked on the “Discover More” banner in the centre of the screen, what information would you receive? Sports news an advertisement Champions League news World News None Question 299. The following question relates to the online Customer checkout page above: Question 299. If you wanted to explain where to find your home for delivery, how would you do that using this website? You would write it in the House Number section of the Billing Section You could email or text message the delivery driver once they confirm the order Add it to the “Tips section” so the driver has a tip on where to go You explain the details in the “Additional Information” section 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 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 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 333. The following question relates to the online article above: Question 333. What does the word exacerbated mean in the second paragraph? entangled engaging unprecedented intensify 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 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 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 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 115. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 115. What does Dr John Ayers have to say about Pokémon Go? that Pokémon Go was created to cause accidents parents should monitor how much their children access the game that Pokémon Go was designed to be so interesting that people could not look away from it that Pokémon Go has an unintended effect on people which can put them at risk None Question 268. The following question relates to the Jane’s To Do List above: Question 268. Who bought the dog food and when do they need to complete the activity? The Mum bought the dog food earlier on the 24th of May You because it says “me” next to “buy dog food Dad because he needs to complete most of the things on the “today” section of the To Do List None Question 297. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 297. Which suburb or region does this article relate to? All Metro regions All Urban suburbs The Shire of Gosnells The Mundaring region None Question 112. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 112. Which of the following sentences has an error in it? Dr John Ayers, who is based at San Diego University, California, said these accidents where becoming a 'dangerous side effect'. But the latest study, published in the journal JAMA, concludes that the game is unsafe and causes drivers and pedestrians to become too distracted. A new study in the US suggests that more than 110,000 incidents in a 10 day period have been caused by drivers and pedestrians distracted by the game. Pokémon Go has been credited with boosting exercise levels amongst children as they walk around outside searching for the creatures. 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 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 341. The following question relates to the online webpage above: Question 341. Why would people want to listen to the podcast on Katrina Wruck? Because Katrina Wruck is a famous politician and Aboriginal rights activist Because she won the Young Australian of the Year Award and listeners may want to find out what she did to gain the award Because older people listen to the ABC especially on Sundays and this podcast came out on a Sunday Because the podcast is only 7 minutes long and this is a short enough time to keep the audiences interested before it becomes boring 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 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 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 315. The following question relates to the safety guide above Question 315. Which of the following statements is not relevant to the information in the poster? Helmets are required when riding eRideables You cannot travel on roads over 50 km/h on eRideables eRideables can go more than 25 km/h + on bike paths only You must be 16 years or older to use an eRideable None Question 272. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 272. How much will it cost to send this item to the user’s home? $89.99 $5.99 101.38 $5.40 None Question 166. The following image is a copy of a construction invoice used to break down the costs required for payment Question 166. How many Construction Materials were purchased…. ? 9 $150 10 100 None Question 335. The following question relates to safety guide above: Question 335. How old should you be before operating a ride-on lawn mower according to this safety guide? At least 12 years old 16 years or above Over 13 if you have parent consent Under 16 years old 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 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 214. The following question relates to the letter above Question 214. Who wrote this letter? Representatives from the Peel Alliance this answer is incorrect. The authors could possibly be members of the Peel Alliance, but this is not stated anywhere in the letter. Mark McGowan, this is his reply this answer is incorrect, Mark McGowan is the recipient of the letter as indicated at the top The Members for Canning and Dawesville this answer is the most correct as these are the titles of the two people who have signed at the bottom of the letter. Andrew Hastie this answer is incorrect. The letter has two authors – Andrew Hastie is only one of the authors. 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 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
