Sample Literacy Skills

There are 7 questions in this Sample Literacy Skills Test (out of the 30 questions found in each of the full-size practice tests).

Your score and the correct answers will be shown at the end on the Results page.

You have 8mins to complete the test. Good luck!

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1: What is the purpose of this email?

to inform residents that hay fever season has arrived

to provide tips on reducing the effects of hay fever

to promote products from the pharmacy

to inform and offer products to residents to reduce the effects of hay fever

2: According to the newsletter, why is it important for sufferers to minimise the effects of hay fever?

As approximately 1 in 5 people suffer from hay fever each year

Gillmont is widely regarded as a hotspot for pollen, which causes hay fever

Hay fever can reduce the quality of life for sufferers

So Gillmont Pharmacy can sell more medicines boosting their profits

3: Why does the Gillmont area have higher amount of pollen in the air?

The area has high numbers of birch trees, known for producing pollen

There are large pastoral areas, where grass is renowned for producing hay fever

Residents of Gillmont are known for having gardens full of flowers

The area is known for being windy and thunderstorms are common

4: Which of the following tips does the newsletter provide if hay fever symptoms flare up?

Tick Yes or No for each action

Keep pets outside

Yes

Bring fresh flowers into your house

Yes

Stay inside if its windy

Yes

5: When referring to the garden, what does the newsletter mean by “low-allergen garden”?

Only have small plants and trees

Ensure your garden doesn’t have too much lawn

Water your garden regularly to ensure pollen numbers are kept low

Only plant a garden that has low-producing pollen vegetation

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