OSSLT Sample Test Booklet 2 2012.pdf - Thornlea

Ontario Secondary School Literacy TestSection L: ReadingMultiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)1 Which combination of factors contributesmost to the creation of a pothole?ABCheavy rain and loose soilfreezing water and busy trafficsnow tires and pavement cracksD worn asphalt and temporary repairs6 What does the photograph in the middle ofthe page show?FGa repaired potholehow to fix a potholeH another view of Stage 7Jthe early stages of pothole formation2 What does the word “void” (Stage 5) mean?FGfreezing wateran empty spaceH cracked pavementJa crumbled sub-base3 What remains unchanged as a pothole isformed and fixed?ABCthe soilthe sub-basethe pavementD the temperature4 Which feature in this graphic text identifiesthe problem and its solution?FGphotosarrowsH subtitlesJnumbers5 How is the information in the first bulletunder “How They’re Fixed” organized?ABCby cause and effectas steps in a sequencein order of importanceD by comparing and contrastingEnd of Section L. Continue to Section M.Sample Test Booklet: Session 2 15