8 ASH - W1 - Pretest

... how alien we are to each other ... (paragraph 4)

What is the quotation saying about the relationship between humans and dolphins in this text?

• Humans and dolphins should not interact with each other.

• Humans and dolphins do not know how to behave near one another.

• Humans and dolphins are quite different from one another.

• Humans and dolphins are scared of one another.

Why is Sifa surprised? (paragraph 5)

• He did not think Dad would be ready so soon.

• He realises how loud his voice is in the empty room.

• He is ready to move but hasn't finished packing.

• He is feeling less nervous than he realised.

In paragraph 2, the word delicacies tells the reader that

• cooking insects is quite simple.

• insects can be a very tasty treat.

• many insects are not dangerous to eat.

• only a few insect types can be eaten.

Which of the following is correct according to paragraph 2?

• The film is about growing up, and is set in the future.

• The setting is in a future that could occur soon.

• The characters could fit into today's society.

• The characters could find themselves in unexpected situations.

The writer uses questions in the opening paragraph of the text in order to

• demonstrate an openness to new ideas.

• present common lines of inquiry in the field.

• foreshadow aspects that will be examined.

• signal that the writer is not an expert on the topic.

In paragraph 3, what idea is explored by the myths?

• the link between the spiritual and material worlds

• the promise from the gods to the people

• the representation of diversity and inclusivity

• the creation of natural features

... rows and rows of roofless houses ...

... like empty honeycombs filled with blackness ...

These descriptions suggest that the houses had been

• carefully arranged in a regular layout but had since been abandoned.

• a hive of lively activity despite their lack of water and poor design.

• deserted by the builders before construction was completed.

• occupied and damaged by the animals of the surrounding area.

... so they are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and wormed. (paragraph 4)

The writer says this to

• confuse the reader with technical words.

• provide details of what the vet does.

• show why Candy gets 4 paws of approval.

• explain why Candy doesn't have a home.