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Strategies 1 and 2

“Welcome back, star student! 🌟 You’ve made it to the next challenge—your official practice tests! This is where you prove just how much you’ve learned.

On this page, you’ll find three tests, each with 15 questions designed to reinforce your mastery of:
📌 Scanning for Key Information 🔍– Find important words (dates, times, places).
📌 Matching Words with Options 📝 – Look for words from the text in the answer choices.

How It Works:

✅ Each test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions.
✅ You’ll need to read carefully and apply the strategies you’ve learned.
Follow the timing! ⏳ Before you start, click the timer button to keep track of your time.

🔘 Timing Recommendations:
🟢 15 minutes – For beginners (1 minute per question).
🟡 10 minutes – For intermediate learners (40 seconds per question).
🔴 7 minutes or less – For advanced students (faster scanning and word matching).

Scoring Criteria:

  • 13-15 correct = Outstanding! 🎯 You’re ready for even bigger challenges!
  • 10-12 correct = Great job! 💪 Just a little more practice and you’ll be unstoppable!
  • 7-9 correct = Good effort! Keep scanning and matching words for faster reading.
  • Below 7 correct = No worries! 🚀 Review the strategies and try again!

Remember: The key to success is practicing with focus and confidence. Are you ready to ace these tests? Let’s get started! 🎉


Test Timer

15:00


Test 1: Reading for Key Information & Word Matching

Instructions:

For each question, read the short text carefully and apply the strategies:
📌 Use "Scanning for Key Information" to find key details like times, names, locations, and actions.
📌 Use "Matching Words with Options" by identifying words in the question that appear in the text.

1. Library Hours

📖 Text:
"The university library opens at 7:30 AM on weekdays and closes at 9:00 PM. On weekends, it opens at 10:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM."

✏️ Question: What time does the library open on Sunday?

2. Exam Schedule

📖 Text:
"The math exam will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 11:00 AM in Room 204."

✏️ Question: When is the math exam?

3. Cafeteria Menu

📖 Text:
"The cafeteria serves free soup every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM."

✏️ Question: What food is free on Wednesday?

4. Lost and Found

📖 Text:
"Lost items can be picked up from the Lost and Found Office in Room 108. The office is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday."

✏️ Question: Where is the Lost and Found Office?

5. Gym Membership

📖 Text:
"The campus gym is free for students but costs $20 per month for staff."

✏️ Question: How much do students pay for the gym?

6. Bus Schedule

📖 Text:
"The campus bus departs every 20 minutes from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM."

✏️ Question: How often does the bus leave?

7. Free Coffee Offer

📖 Text:
"The campus café offers free coffee every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM."

✏️ Question: When is free coffee available?

8. Computer Lab Notice

📖 Text:
"The computer lab will be closed on Friday for maintenance."

✏️ Question: Why will the computer lab be closed?

9. Discount Notice

📖 Text:
"Students get a 20% discount at the bookstore when they show their student ID."

✏️ Question: What do students need to get a discount?

10. University Event

📖 Text:
"The university is hosting a Career Fair on Thursday at 1:00 PM in the Student Hall. Students can meet company representatives and apply for jobs."

✏️ Question: Where will the Career Fair take place?

11. Course Registration

📖 Text:
"Students must register for new courses by September 15. Late registrations will not be accepted."

✏️ Question: What is the last day to register?

12. Campus Wi-Fi Notice

📖 Text:
"The university Wi-Fi password changes every three months. Students can get the updated password at the IT Help Desk in Room 312."

✏️ Question: Where can students find the new Wi-Fi password?

13. Study Room Reservations

📖 Text:
"Students can reserve a study room for up to three hours. Reservations must be made online at least 24 hours in advance."

✏️ Question: How long can students reserve a study room?

14. Student ID Renewal

📖 Text:
"Student IDs must be renewed every year before August 1. Renewal applications are available at the Administration Office."

✏️ Question: When must student IDs be renewed?

15. Bookstore Promotion

📖 Text:
"The campus bookstore is offering a 10% discount on all textbooks from June 1 to June 7."

✏️ Question: When does the bookstore discount end?

Test Timer

15:00


Test 2: Reading for Key Information & Word Matching (Slightly Longer Texts)

Instructions:

For each question, read the short text carefully and apply the strategies:
📌 Use "Scanning for Key Information" to find key details like times, names, locations, and actions.
📌 Use "Matching Words with Options" by identifying words in the question that appear in the text.

1. Library Late Fees

📖 Text:
"Students can borrow books from the library for two weeks. If a book is not returned on time, a late fee of $1 per day will be charged. Books that are more than 30 days late will not be accepted, and students must replace them."

✏️ Question: How much is the late fee per day?

2. University Gym Rules

📖 Text:
"The university gym is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends. Students must bring their student ID to enter. Gym classes, like yoga and boxing, are available every afternoon at 4:30 PM."

✏️ Question: What time do gym classes start?

3. Cafeteria Breakfast Policy

📖 Text:
"The university cafeteria serves breakfast from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Students can choose from eggs, pancakes, and cereal. Coffee and tea are also available. After breakfast hours, only lunch and dinner meals are served."

✏️ Question: What time does breakfast service end?

4. Free Tutoring Sessions

📖 Text:
"The university offers free tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and science. These sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Room 210. Students must sign up at least one day in advance."

✏️ Question: Where are the tutoring sessions held?

5. Campus Bike Rentals

📖 Text:
"Students can rent bicycles for free from the campus transportation office. Bikes must be returned on the same day before 7:00 PM. Students who return the bike late will be charged a fee of $3 per hour."

✏️ Question: Where can students rent bicycles?

6. Professor’s Office Hours

📖 Text:
"Professor Miller’s office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Students who need extra help with assignments can visit during these hours."

✏️ Question: On which days can students meet Professor Miller?

7. Study Group Schedule

📖 Text:
"The study group for history students meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM in the library. Students should bring their textbooks and notes."

✏️ Question: Where does the history study group meet?

8. Exam Rules

📖 Text:
"During the final exam, students are not allowed to use their phones, books, or notes. They must bring a pencil and a student ID. Anyone caught using a phone will receive a failing grade."

✏️ Question: What item must students bring to the exam?

9. Campus Security Rules

📖 Text:
"The university has a security office located near the main entrance. Security officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day to keep students safe. If students see anything suspicious, they should report it to security immediately. The emergency contact number is 555-1234."

✏️ Question: Where is the security office located?

10. Campus Shuttle Bus

📖 Text:
"The campus shuttle bus is free for all students. It runs every 15 minutes from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The bus stops at the library, cafeteria, student center, and dormitories. Students should check the bus schedule online if they need to plan their trips."

✏️ Question: How often does the campus shuttle bus run?

11. Campus Recycling Program

📖 Text:
"The university has a recycling program to help protect the environment. Recycling bins are placed in every building, including classrooms, dormitories, and the library. Students should use the blue bins for paper and the green bins for plastic and glass. The recycling program runs all year."

✏️ Question: Which color bin should students use for plastic?

12. Lost and Found Policy

📖 Text:
"Lost items can be reported at the Lost and Found Office in Room 215. The office is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Items are kept for 30 days before they are donated. Students should bring their student ID to claim lost items."

✏️ Question: What happens to lost items after 30 days?

13. Fitness Center Membership

📖 Text:
"The university fitness center is open to all students. Membership is free, but students must sign up at the front desk. The gym has treadmills, weight machines, and a yoga studio. The fitness center is open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day."

✏️ Question: What must students do to use the fitness center?

14. Study Abroad Information

📖 Text:
"The university offers a study abroad program for students who want to learn in another country. Students can apply in their second or third year. The most popular destinations are Spain, Japan, and Australia. Scholarships are available for students with high grades."

✏️ Question: Which students can apply for study abroad?

15. Campus Health Insurance

📖 Text:
"All students are required to have health insurance while studying at the university. The university provides an insurance plan that covers doctor visits, medicine, and hospital stays. Students must renew their insurance every year before September 1."

✏️ Question: What does the university insurance cover?

Test Timer

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Test 3: Reading for Key Information & Word Matching (Longer Texts, Two Questions per Text)

Instructions:

For each question, read the short text carefully and apply the strategies:
📌 Use "Scanning for Key Information" to find key details like times, names, locations, and actions.
📌 Use "Matching Words with Options" by identifying words in the question that appear in the text.

1-2. Library Printing Services

📖 Text:
"Students can print documents at the university library for free, but only up to 10 pages per day. Color printing is not available. The library provides this service from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays. Students must bring their own paper."

✏️ Question 1: How many pages can students print per day?

✏️ Question 2: When is the printing service available?

3-4. Campus Coffee Shop

📖 Text:
"The campus coffee shop sells coffee, tea, and sandwiches. It opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. Students can get a 10% discount if they show their student ID. The shop is busiest between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, so students may have to wait in line during this time."

✏️ Question 3: What discount do students get?

✏️ Question 4: When is the coffee shop the busiest?

5-6. Dormitory Rules

📖 Text:
"The university dormitory has strict rules. Students must return to their rooms by 10:00 PM. Visitors are allowed only from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Cooking in the rooms is not allowed, but students can use the shared kitchen on the first floor. Noise must be kept low after 9:00 PM."

✏️ Question 5: Until what time are visitors allowed?

✏️ Question 6: Where can students cook?

7-8. Student Health Center

📖 Text:
"The Student Health Center provides free medical check-ups for students. It is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Walk-ins are allowed, but students can also make appointments online. Emergency cases are sent to the city hospital."

✏️ Question 7: How much does a medical check-up cost for students?

✏️ Question 8: Where are emergency cases sent?

9-10. Computer Lab Rules

📖 Text:
"The computer lab is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Students must sign in at the front desk before using a computer. Food and drinks are not allowed inside. Printing services are available, but each student is limited to 15 pages per day."

✏️ Question 9: What must students do before using a computer?

✏️ Question 10: How many pages can students print per day?

11-12. Campus Bike Parking Rules

📖 Text:
"Students who ride bicycles to campus must park in the designated bike parking area next to the main entrance. Parking outside of this area is not allowed. Bike locks are recommended but not provided by the university. Any bikes left overnight without a lock may be removed."

✏️ Question 11: Where should students park their bikes?

✏️ Question 12: What happens to unlocked bikes left overnight?

13-14. Dormitory Quiet Hours

📖 Text:
"To ensure a good study environment, quiet hours in the dormitory begin at 9:00 PM and end at 7:00 AM. During this time, students must keep noise levels low. Playing loud music or hosting parties is not allowed. Students who do not follow these rules may receive a warning."

✏️ Question 13: What time do quiet hours begin?

✏️ Question 14: What can happen if students do not follow quiet hour rules?

15. Library Study Rooms

📖 Text:
"Students can book a private study room in the library for up to two hours. The rooms must be reserved at least one day in advance. Each room has a whiteboard, a table, and four chairs."

✏️ Question: How long can a study room be reserved?


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