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Section J: ReadingOntario Secondary School Literacy TestRead the selection below and answer the questions that follow it.“Thanks for coming,” Eric said, shaking hands with the town councillor.“I’m curious about the ideas in your intriguing letter.” Mr. Hanson nodded toward theparking lot near where they stood. “Please tell me more.”Eric took a deep breath. “Ever since the school closed two years ago, this area hasdeteriorated. But if we clean up the litter and repair the fence, it will be a great place for askateboard park.”Mr. Hanson scanned the broken concrete, nodding. “The old school is being converted intoa community arts centre. This area could become a vital part of the neighbourhood again.”“Here’s a picture of a skateboard park inanother town. Look how busy it is.” Ericwas relieved that the communityrepresentative seemed receptive to the idea.Mr. Hanson studied the photograph, thenasked, “If town council provides the money,how will you and your friends contribute?”Eric felt optimistic now. “We’ll helpdesign and build the ramps. Moreexperienced boarders could give lessons to raise money!” Eric’s voice was enthusiastic.“We’ll still need parking spaces, and the neighbours will not like late-night noise. Theymight worry about vandalism and—”“The skateboard park would use only the back corner, which isn’t near any houses. Sinceyoung people already hang out here, why not give them something fun and physicallyactive to do in their free time?”The furrows of Mr. Hanson’s brow unwrinkled, and Eric’s hopes rose again. “If everyoneworks together,” Eric thought, “maybe this idea will become reality.”12345678910Written for EQAO.10 Sample Test Booklet: Session 2
Ontario Secondary School Literacy TestSection J: ReadingMultiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)1 What does “it” refer to in paragraph 3?ABCthe schoolthe parking lotthe community centreD the neighbouring community2 Which word is closest in meaning to“converted” (paragraph 4)?FGbuiltrestoredH replacedJmodified3 Why does Eric show the photo to Mr. Hansonin paragraph 5?ABCto show him the contrast between areasto show him the amount of space neededto suggest a park could be made cheaplyD to illustrate the popularity ofskateboarding5 What would be most persuasive to thetown council in its decision about theskateboard park?ABCthe cost of personal safety equipmentthe floor plan of the converted artscentrea letter of support from a localhomeownerD a demonstration by a national skateboardchampionTurn the page to complete this section.4 Which two paragraphs express a problemand its solution?F 1 and 2G 4 and 5H 6 and 7J 9 and 10Sample Test Booklet: Session 2 11
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