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 114. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 114. What is the main purpose of the above article? to show that Pokémon Go is popular to show that Pokémon Go is played by over 15 million people so people want to read about its problems to show that games are addictive and something needs to be done to ban them to show how a recent game has caused many social problems which could not be predicted None Question 231. The following question relates to the news article above Question 231. The most significant focus for the campaign is… Banning all single-use plastic straws in her area this answer is incorrect because the article does not specifically mention straws or banning anything. Protecting the environment by reducing waste by 15% this answer is incorrect because this number is never mentioned in the article To get businesses to avoid or reduce their reliance on single-use plastics this answer is correct because it is directly mentioned in the article Sharing ideas and being creative as a young person this answer is incorrect because the campaign has a specific focus on an environmental issue 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 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 66. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question 66. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? How do I convert a .mov file? How do I publish my movie? My monitor won’t turn on, how do I fix it? My file isn’t opening, what do I do? None Question 228. The following question relates to the website above Question 228. When the text mentions “tap” it is referring to…? The tap you turn in a sink to get water this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a real physical tap The word tap is a reference to water because scuba diving happens in the pool or ocean this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical thing like a pool or ocean A tap on the shoulder because you are next to go diving this answer is incorrect because the reference is not made toward a physical movement or action Getting involved in or trying something this answer is correct because the word ‘tap’ used in this sentence refers to attempting an activity. 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 289. The following question relates to the online checkout page above: Question 289. What is the purpose of this website To track sharks for shark lovers To allow people to know where there have been shark sightings so they can avoid those beaches and stay safe The website is advertising a group who are recruiting more people to look out for sharks The website is an official Government site to show where it is safe to fish for sharks 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 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 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 203. The following question relates to the online checkout page above Question 203. According to the text, the order…? cannot be exchanged for another in the store this answer is incorrect as there is no information regarding the exchange of goods on this webpage tab some goods may cost more than $9.95 for postage this answer is correct because in brackets the text says “except for goods that require special delivery” which means it may cost more than the $9.95 “standard delivery” price any purchase over $100 has free delivery this answer is incorrect. After stating that delivery is free on orders over $100, the text in brackets says “except for goods that require special delivery”. We therefore cannot say that any purchase over $100 has free delivery. the business does not deliver to far North Queensland this answer is incorrect as “Far North QLD” is directly mentioned in the text as a delivery option 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 35. The following question relates to the image above Question 35. Why is this label interesting? Because there are four things not to do when washing Because the child has to be removed first Because it is made in China Because you have to wash the shirt inside out None Question 274. The following question relates to the online promotion above: Question 274. What persuasive technique is being used in the written text on this promotion? Rhetorical question Facts Statistics Direct Appeal to the audience None Question 156. The following question relates to the image from a “fact sheet” above. Question 156. Which of the following statements is the best summary of this poster? It is designed to be appealing to young adults because of its bright colours and interesting layout. It presents hard facts about an emotion to scare people into making a change. It is designed to highlight a few key facts about an emotion with a hope to get people interested in their management of it. It forces readers to think about how angry people get with their neighbours. None Question 303. The following question relates to the infographic above Question 303. Why is this infographic considered a valid source? Statistics are always more factual than student opinions It featured in Teacher Magazine and Teacher’s know about students It was made by students in schools The stats were discovered in a study conducted by a large variety of researchers at Deakin University None Question 122. The following question relates to the image above of a legal notice. Question 122. Which of the following words could replace “cease” in the second sentence and still make sense? stop call us give up be truthful None Question 305. The following question relates to the workplace signage above Question 305. Why is it important to pour water over the area that has been burned for an extended period of time? Because it is soothing for the pain Because water has naturally healing properties It flushes the chemicals away preventing them from impacting other body parts Because water is the only liquid that can’t react to hazardous chemicals or harm humans 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 136. The following question relates to the above image of a menu. Question 136. What do the numbers on the right hand side represent? the quantity of the items the rarity of the items the price of the menu items the product code None Question 275. The following question relates to the online FAQ page above: Question 275. In the section “Uncollected Orders”, the term “business days” means? Days that the customer would assume the business is open Every day except Sunday because the business is closed 7 days a week Monday through to Friday None Question 97. The following question uses the above screen capture of a phone policy from a large corporation. Question 97. The above image indicates the sort of business this policy relates to in point 3, what is it? an Accounting office a Vet office an I.T office a staffing office None Question 43. 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 43. How does the Lion justify taking the last part of the Stag? He knows they won’t touch the prey because he is too powerful He offers the others the last part of the stag but they are too scared to take it He says he will eat it because he is the king He says he will eat it because he rightfully killed the stag None Question 191. The following is an image of promotional poster used in schools Question 191. What is the main idea of this image? That you need to check your noticeboard It is a collection of facts about Myopia That Myopia affects everyone, especially school aged children It shows how important information is rarely read on noticeboards None Question 171. The following question relates to the two sentences below Question 171. Which word in these sentences is misspelled or missued? interested where recognisable popularity None Question 55. The following question relates to the image of a formal document above Question 55. Who is this notice for? Sam Sample The Office of State Revenue NSW Government It is a warning to anyone who committed a crime None Question 142. The following question uses the above image from a product label. Question 142. Who should use this product? Americans only because it is made in America for American cars someone really worried about their brakes car professionals children None Question 328. The following question relates to the flight confirmation page in the image above: Question 328. Do you need to bring money of different currencies to pay for the flight? Yes, each country has its own currency and you need to pay for flights in the currency belonging to that country which means you need to convert the money value Yes, you need to bring Australian money, but you can convert it easily at the airport No, the ticket clearly states that all amounts are displayed in Australian Dollars No, all online purchases occur in a universal currency so there is no need 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 298. The following question relates to the online Customer checkout page above: Question 298. When does this person want these products to be sent to their house? Today As soon as possible Tomorrow February 10th 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 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 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 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 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 113. The following question relates to the image above of an edited article written by Sophie Borland. Question 113. Why have dot points been included in this article? to make it look more interesting in a newspaper to save readers time by summarising the main points because all of these are links to other websites that readers can click to access it was an accident as they should have been included in the story 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 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 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 62. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question 62. What do you think “Hi-Vis” stands for? High Vision Hip Version High Visibility Hi Visual 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 294. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 294. What are people encouraged to do if they witness a dog attacking or disturbing someone’s livestock? Call the Ranger within the first 24 hours of the incident occurring The owner should seek legal action immediately Contain the problem dog and call the police for support Confront the owner of the dog within the first 24 hours of the incident and give them a chance to change the animal’s behaviour because even well-behaved dogs can act out. 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 296. The following question relates to the online News Article above: Question 296. What are some of the suggestions offered in paragraph five? Report lost or missing animals promptly Call the Ranger for assistance in the first 24 hours Check boundaries and electronic collars of dogs Pursuing the animal by tracking it closely None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning?
