Section XI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
R e a d the selection below a n d a n s w e r the questions that follow it.
The Chemistry Behind Ice Cream
Making your own ice cream is a great way to cook with chemistry. Put the ice
cream mixture in a small sealed can and the ice and salt mixture in a larger
outer can. Shake the sealed unit for jive to eight minutes and then eat a sweet
treat!
Ice reduces the temperature of the cream to the freezing point of water (0 °C),
hut this is not cold enough to freeze the cream, which has a lower freezing point
than water. Adding salt to the ice forces the ice to melt at a lower temperature,
which in turn lowers the temperature of the cream to about —10°C, where it
can freeze.
Ice Cream Mixture
Ice and Salt Mixture
125 mL whole milk
60 mL sugar
5 mL vanilla
I L ice
60 mL salt
Heat Loss
Heat Loss
Fahrenheit
Celsius
(Centigrade)
The making of ice cream is an exothermic process, meaning heat must escape the ice cream mixture in order
for it to change forms from liquid to solid. Without the addition of salt, ice cream could not he made.
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Section XI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)
D What allows the exothermic process to take
place in the making of ice cream?
H The large arrows on the diagram indicate that
the temperature in the small sealed can is
a
shaking the sealed unit
a
increasing.
b
sealing one can inside the other
b
decreasing.
C
adding salt to the ice cream mixture
C
remaining at a constant level.
d
surrounding the inner can with ice
and salt
d
becoming warmer and then cooler.
0 Text boxes are used in this selection to
a
highlight contrasting information,
b
organize information in a sequence.
C
separate different kinds o f information,
d
present information in a scientific way.
El The thermometer shows both Fahrenheit and
Celsius (Centigrade) because
a
the ice cream changes temperature
quickly.
b
the ice and salt have different
temperatures.
C
there is a small sealed can inside a larger
outer can.
d
there is more than one standard scale of
temperature.
El The purpose of die information in italics at the
bottom o f the selection is to
a
define a process in making ice cream.
b
list the chemicals used in making ice
cream.
C
encourage the reader to try making ice
cream.
d
describe a final step in the making o f ice
cream.
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Q The small sealed can is placed inside the larger
outer can to allow
a
the small can to float.
b
the salt to enter the small can.
C
the ice to melt inside the small can.
d
the mixture inside the small can to
freeze.
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How an Eco-Friendly
Fish Farm Operates
Gravity
feeds
water into
the deeper
aeration pond.
Water is
continuously
drained out of
the tanks using
gravity to send it
to a filter tank.
Cleaned water is
pumped into
a large array
offish tanks.
Cleaned water
is then reused,
as a high-efficiency
pump lifts the water
back into the tanks
at a rate of 57 I7min.
A blower mixes oxygen
bubbles into the water.
The shallow
filtration pond
is filled with water
plants to naturally
filter chemicals from
the water.
Once in the filter tank,
solid fish waste and
uneaten food sink
to the bottom while
the remaining
water flows into
a filtration pond.
Staff graphic/Pete Smith. Copyright © 2006, Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Reprinted by express permission of the Sarasota
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Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)
H The effective operation o f all components o f
the fish farm ensures that
D The arrows in this selection show that the
water flows
a
through the ponds and out into the river.
a
solid waste is used to feed plants.
b
in a complete, closed loop throughout
the farm.
b
water in the filtration pond has sufficient
oxygen.
C
from the fish tanks directly into the
aeration pond.
C
new water is added to the system at
several points.
d
from the filter tank directly back into
the fish tanks.
d
the fish have a continuous supply o f
aerated water.
H The fish farm in this selection is "eco-friendly"
because
0 Two separate ponds are needed on this fish
farm, so that
a fish have two areas in which to swim.
a
the farm reuses cleaned water,
b
there are two sources o f fresh intake
water.
b
the farm uses organic fish food.
C
gravity is the only source of power,
C
each pond can perform a different
function.
d
a blower mixes oxygen into the water.
d
there are different habitats in which
plants can grow.
El The purpose of the "shallow filtration pond"
is to
a
grow water plants.
b
mix oxygen into the water.
C
drain solid waste from the water.
d
remove chemicals from the water.
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oxygen bubbles move around,
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water move up into the fish tanks.
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S e c t i o n XI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
R e a d the selection below and a n s w e r the q u e s t i o n s that follow it.
SportsPlex Stadium Preliminary Design Proposal Submitted to City Council
This first drawing should give you an idea of the design for a multi-purpose sports facility. I will be happy to
discuss hiring an engineer to develop a drawing to scale that will include the structure of the stadium's frame.
I am looking forward to future discussions with you about design details and cost.
Respectfully,
TV. Gilmour,
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B i r d ' s - E y e View
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Main seating area (20 000 seats)
Track area and extra seating (10 000 seats)
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Additional C o s t Considerations
Current seating c a p a c i t y (15 000): $4.6 million
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Upper balcony seating: $800 000
Megaview video screens
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VIP box seats a n d lounge: $300 000
Nearby streets
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(depending o n roof materials)
Washrooms
Concessions
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Land d o n a t i o n : value of $1.2 million
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Seating area entrance
Wheelchair accessible
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Parking
Bus transportation
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S e c t i o n XI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)
El On which side o f the stadium is the
parking located?
D The purpose of the italicized text under the
title is to provide
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a reason to hire an engineer.
a
north
b
an explanation of the structure.
b
south
C
an introduction to the proposal.
C
east
d
an overview o f the design details.
d
west
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expect to be a topic for future discussions with
city council?
In this selection, "Bird's-Eye View" means
a
a scale view,
b
a detailed view.
C
a structural view,
d
an overhead view.
El What does the ^ j f
indicate?
a
A star is the city's trademark.
b
A company can advertise here.
C
The roof has a star-shaped opening.
d
"The Stars" is the name o f the sports
team.
a
the purchase o f land
b
the availability o f parking
C
the number o f video screens
d
the cost o f including VIP box seats
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Q The arrows surrounding the building
a
indicate the visitor parking area,
b
direct spectators to the entrances.
C
show the streets next to the stadium,
d
designate the roofline o f the stadium.
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Section XI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
R e a d the selection below and a n s w e r the questions that follow it.
Canada's Recreational Fish Tale /
The recreational fishing industry in Canada, which contributes
billions of dollars each year to the economy, relies on healthy
freshwater ecosystems. Studies done every five years
by Fisheries and Oceans Canada show that, while the
number of anglers (people who fish) has dropped
dramatically, fishing-related spending has
remained relatively steady. Here's a look at
recent statistics.
Total number of anglers
Total fish caught and retained
Shown in millions of resident
Shown in millions of fish
and non-resident
1985
1990
anglers
1995
Direct fishing-related
expenditures*
Shown in billions of dollars
2000
1985
1990
1995
2000
1985
1990
1995
2000
*Direct fishing-related expenditures include food and lodging, transportation, fishing services and fishing supplies.
Why are anglers releasing s o many more f i s h ?
In 1985, anglers released fewer than 38% o f all fish they caught. By 2000,
that number had climbed to 64%. In part, this is because many recreational
anglers have adopted the "catch and release" approach to fishing. By using
barbless hooks and carefully releasing fish, they help to ensure the continued
sustainability of Canada's recreational fishing industry.
Barbless hook
Source: "Canada's recreational fish tale," http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/images/info/facts/e-Canada_recreational_fishing.htm. © Environment
Canada, 2004. Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2008.
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Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)
EI Which part of the selection relates most closely
to the final paragraph?
D What does the increasing use of barbless
hooks suggest about anglers?
a
They want to help maintain fish
populations.
a
the introductory paragraph
b
the "Total number o f anglers" graph
b
They want to retain as many fish as
possible.
C
the "Total fish caught and retained"
graph
C
They want to make a lot o f money
selling fish.
d
the "Direct fishing-related expenditures"
graph
d
They want to make sure the fish are
securely hooked.
0 What is the meaning of "adopted" as used in
the final paragraph?
E3 I f the trends shown in the graphs continue,
what is a logical prediction?
a
The number of fish caught decreases.
b
The number o f anglers rises to 1985
levels.
C
In 2005, anglers spend less than one
billion dollars on fishing.
d
In 2005, the number of retained fish
reaches 150 million.
to direct the reader to the graph
b
to indicate the importance of the
section
C
to connect the heading to other
information
d
used
b
noticed
C
suggested
d
abandoned
E3 Which part of the selection shows that the
recreational fishing industry contributes to
the economy?
B What is the purpose o f the asterisk (*) beside
"Direct fishing-related expenditures"?
a
a
a
the picture o f the angler
b
the "Total number o f anglers" graph
C
the "Total fish caught and retained"
graph
d
the "Direct fishing-related expenditures"
graph
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Section VI: Reading
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test
R e a d the selection below and a n s w e r the questions that follow it.
New roof at Wimbledon
.— Concertina (accordion-fold) design
Divided into two sections. Takes
10 minutes to close
or open.
Wimbledon is the world's oldest and most
prestigious tennis tournament. It takes
place in a suburb of London, England
and is still played on the games'
original surface—natural grass.
A retractable roof, completed
in time for the 2009
championships, ended
a 132-year-old tradition
of open-air play.
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Interior
Fully airconditioned.
Roof lighting will
allow play to carry
on late into evening
Roof material
5200 square metres
of flexible, translucent,
waterproof fabric allows
natural light to reach grass.
C l u b Facility
No. 1 Court
Capacity
11 429.
Wimbledon
Museum
Centre Court: Capacity increased from
13 800 to 15 000. New, wider seats installed.
Steel
trusses
77 m-wide
arches run on
two parallel tracks,
folding or stretching roof
fabric as they move.
ROOF F A C T S
• Height 16 m above court
• Can be deployed in winds
of up to 69 km/h
• Weight 3000 tonnes
• Estimated cost $35 million
• T a k e s 30 minutes for internal
climate to stabilize after roof has
closed before play can resume
New Court 2: 4000 permanent
seats. Court surface sunk 3.5 m
below ground to reduce profile.
Built on the site of old Court 13.
Broadcast
Centre
Millennium
Building
Old Court 2: Capacity 3000.
Becomes Court 3. Other southern
courts renumbered in sequence.
No Court 13.
Adapted from "The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club." © Graphic News.
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Multiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)
H What is the purpose o f the "Roof Facts"
section?
Why is the new roof considered "retractable"?
a
It can be used in high winds.
b
It can be opened and folded back.
c
It is made of translucent, flexible fabric.
d
It allows the use of natural and artificial
light.
___ What idea links the information under
"Concertina (accordion-fold) design" and
"Steel trusses"?
a
time
b
weight
c
climate
d
movement
a
to summarize key information
b
to advertise the new construction
C
to describe how the roof was built
d
to explain how the roof opens and
closes
El Which part of the facility is south o f Court 5?
a
Court 14
b
No. 1 Court
C
new Court 2
d
Millennium Building
El Which part of the selection shows a spectator's
view o f Centre Court?
a
the photograph labelled "Interior"
b
the drawing in the top right coiner
C
the overall diagram of the club facility
d
the diagram o f Centre Court at the
bottom centre
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top o f the selection?
a
to show why a new roof was needed
b
to explain how the roof system works
C
to compare the old roof with the new
roof
d
to emphasize the weight and cost of the
new roof
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