Reading (Questions 221 – 230) 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 221. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling HintHint: Consider the boxes and symbols around the content and image of the post and think about your awareness of social media sites to eliminate the answer options that seem unlikely before making your choice. 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 222. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling HintHint: Scan the text looking for the words in the answers provided and see if they make sense in their sentences in the text. 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 223. The following question relates to the social media text provided by JK Rowling HintHint: Read the sentence that has the ‘b/c’ in it and look at the answer options provided to see which option could be inserted and keep the meaning the same. Question 223. What does the acronym ‘b/c’ mean in President Trump’s social media post? boring capitalizations this answer is incorrect because the sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not boring capitalizations they should be capitalized!’ makes no sense. bold and capitals this answer is incorrect because the sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not bold and capitals they should be capitalized!’ makes no sense. because this answer is correct. The acronym b/c, meaning ‘because’, is used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.), but not in formal writing. The sentence ‘I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not because they should be capitalized!’ makes sense. he meant to write p/c which means “politically correct”, but Trump has misspelled it this answer is incorrect. The acronym b/c has a meaning which is correct in the context in which Donald used it. None Question 224. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above HintHint: Check the departure and arrival times and make sure you read the times accurately. Question 224. What time should Mark tell his family to pick him up from Terminal 3 at London Airport? 1 pm this answer is correct because 13:00 means 1pm 5:10 this answer is incorrect because this is when he will arrive in another city 1 am this answer is incorrect because 1 am will be in the morning and he is arriving in the afternoon 6:30 this answer is incorrect because this is a departure time and not an arrival time None Question 225. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above HintHint: Consider each answer option and then carefully scan the document to make sure it is correct and consider which option makes the most sense. Question 225. If Mark wants to check on his first flight he could…? He could call Dallas Airport and check flight number BH 30112 this answer is incorrect because it is the flight number for the second flight He could call London Airport and ask about flight delays this answer is incorrect because he would be calling the wrong airport for the first flight Check confirmation number ZXRUAG11 online to make sure his tickets are valid this answer is correct because the confirmation number is accurate He could write a letter to 23042 N Main Street this answer is incorrect because this is his own postal address None Question 226. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above HintHint: Read all the answer options carefully and then eliminate each one until you only have one obvious answer. Question 226. Which of the following statements is true based on the travel itinerary provided? Mark has under one and a half hours to get from his first flight to his second flight in JFK Airport in New York this answer is correct. Mark has only one hour and twenty minutes between his first flight arriving and his second flight departing. He therefore has even less than this amount of time to get to the gate before boarding closes for his second flight. Mark will arrive at Gate 3 in London Airport this answer is incorrect because this is the arrival gate for the first flight. Mark is still waiting on a confirmation status for flight two this answer is incorrect because both flights are confirmed Mark will be flying in “first-class” for the whole journey this answer is incorrect because the itinerary identifies the class of the flight as “economy” which means he is not flying first class. None Question 227. The following question relates to the website above HintHint: Read all the answer options carefully and scan through the information under the “About the Experience” subheading, then eliminate each answer option until you only have one obvious answer. 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 228. The following question relates to the website above HintHint: Scan the text looking for the word “tap” and then read the sentence including the word to work out its meaning. If you are still struggling, then read the sentences around the word and check them against the answer options provided to see which option makes the most sense for the meaning of the word. 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 229. The following question relates to the public awareness poster above HintHint: Read all the answer options carefully and then eliminate each one until you only have one obvious answer. 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 230. The following question relates to the flight confirmation email above HintHint: Read all the answer options carefully and check them in the table above, then eliminate each answer option until you only have one obvious answer. 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 You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
