8 ASH - W1 - Post-test

Scientists have conjectured that goblin sharks are somewhat lazy compared to other sharks, based on their soft bodies and short fins.

In this sentence, the word conjectured suggests that scientists

• used what information they had to draw conclusions about goblin sharks.

• determined the characteristics of goblin sharks through experimentation.

• established facts about goblin sharks by observing them in the wild.

• based their guesses about goblin sharks on unproven reports.

Which of the following questions requires visitors to go to the website at the bottom of the page for an answer?

• Is parking available?

• What are the opening hours?

• Is the lighthouse open on Sundays?

• How do I get there?

'Were you pleased your family decided to move here, Michael?' (paragraph 5)

Why does the Principal ask this question?

• to encourage Michael to feel more at ease

• to acknowledge Michael is new to the school

• to show Michael how much he has embarrassed his family

• to suggest that Michael's feelings may be influencing his behaviour

Who or what is Bifrost? (paragraph 4)

• a guardian

• a connecting rainbow

• a Norse rainbow god

• a warrior's trumpet

The story of the captive-breeding program is almost heart-stopping with many twists and turns. (paragraph 5)

What does this quotation tell the reader about the program?

• The success of the program was never in serious doubt.

• The program was not successful as everyone had hoped.

• The program had several anxious moments and unexpected changes.

• The continuation of the program requires courageous scientists.

Komodo dragons are considered vulnerable...

The word vulnerable tells the reader Komodo dragons are

• very dangerous.

• under threat.

• easy to capture.

• harmless.

• unimportant.

... my stomach dropped.

Why did the narrator react in this way when he saw the competition entries on display?

• He had really wanted to win.

• He could see which entry had won.

• He saw how his entry compared to the rest.

• He had not had time to finish entry.

The team marched boldly up to the front door to finish the job. (last paragraph)

This suggests that the team

• used force to gain entry to the house.

• behaved dangerously to recover the file.

• approached the house directly to recover the file.

• used speed to surprise the occupants of the house.