LLN and English proficiency test

LLN Test 1

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Student Number
Student Name*
Date of test
DD slash MM slash YYYY
There are three parts to this test which you must complete in 60 minutes (I hour).
Part A – Reading and Numeracy – 20 minutes
Part B – Grammar and Numeracy – 10 minutes
Part C – Writing – 30 minutes
PART A Read the text and answer the questions
In 1901 the Australian Constitution established the Australian Parliament, also known as the federal Parliament or the Commonwealth Parliament.
The Australian Parliament has four main roles:

•  Making and changing federal laws.
•  Representing the people of Australia.
•  Providing a place where government is formed.
•  Keeping a check on the work of the government.

Members of parliament represent the views and interests of Australians.
There are 150 members elected to the House of Representatives (also referred to as MPs). Each member represents one of the 150 electorates in Australia. On average, 100 000 voters live in each electorate.
Members of parliament represent their electorates or states/territories by finding out about people’s interests and concerns and by speaking about them in Parliament. Members of parliament assist constituents who may be having difficulties with issues such as pensions, migration and taxation (see Members of the House of Representatives and Senators).
Members of parliament also represent the people by considering how bills and decisions of Parliament will affect those in their electorate or state/territory.
1. How many Australian voters are there?*
- 150,000
- 15,000,000
- 10, 500 000
- 15,000
2. How much will you receive in pay for the week?*
- $136.80
- $216.30
- $206.10
- $213.60
3.Sharon and Nigel need to prepare a draft budget for their daughter May’s 21st birthday party. With 100 guests invited, they want to keep costs to below $2,000.
Item Cost per item
Catering for 100 people $12.00 per person
Birthday cake $300
DJ for 4 hours $200
Decorations $120
Drinks $400
3. Based on these costings, can they achieve this?*
- No
- Yes
4.Copyright refers to the legal rights and ownership over information. Which of the following does copyright apply to?*
- All software from a place of work or education
- Books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers
- Content published on the internet
- Videos and DVDs, including educational content
- All of the above
Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.
5. Break down the subject into its component parts then consider each individually and/or the interrelationships between components.*
- Compare
- Contrast
- Analyse
- Discuss
- Explain
- Describe
Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.
6.More than simply summarising or describing, analysis is needed to identify the ‘how’ or ‘why’ of a particular issue, with the aim of clarifying reasons, causes and effects.*
- Compare
- Analyse
- Discuss
- Explain
- Contrast
- Describe
Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.
7.Present points of view — both your own and those of others. Support your own opinions with arguments and evidence.*
- Contrast
- Describe
- Compare
- Explain
- Discuss
- Analyse
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8.Provide a description of facts, processes and events. Don’t attempt to explain, interpret or analyse them.*
- Explain
- Analyse
- Compare
- Discuss
- Contrast
- Describe
9.Which sentence is correct?*
- City Institute has there policies on the website
- City Institute has its policies on its website
- City Institute have policies on its website
- City Institute has some policies on there website

Item	Cost per item
Catering for 100 people	$12.00 per person
Birthday cake	$300
DJ for 4 hours	$200
Decorations	$120
Drinks	$400

Newspaper article: Trees cause public divide

Providing shade and a habitat for native birds and wildlife is important and these trees should not be cut down just because they are a bit messy”, said local resident Jason Jeffries.
This comment was made in response to advice received that local council will chop down these trees in the suburban streets of Smalltown and replace them with smaller varieties as part of an annual tree renewal program.
Local businessman and councillor, Joe McGregor told The News that “it was unfortunate as trees are substantial council assets, however the cost of damage to infrastructure caused by the trees has made their removal a prudent decision that will benefit the council in the longer term.

10. What is Joe McGregor’s opinion on the natural environment?*
- Trees come second to urban development
- It is important to conserve trees and the natural environment at all costs
- Conservation of the local council budget is most important

LLN and English proficiency test

LLN Test 1

Step 1 of 3

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.

Match the following words used to tell a student how to approach an assessment question with the appropriate answer.