ELPAC Reading Practice

15. What is the main theme of the story?

• Learning about ancestors can be interesting.

• Working hard at something can be very rewarding.

• Enjoying actvities together can make relationships stronger.

• Technology can make it easier to keep in touch with friends.

16. Why does Ethan's mother sigh in paragraph 5?

• She is frustrated that Ethan is not talking to her.

• She is annoyed that Ethan brought his phone to school.

• She is unhappy bechase she misses Ethan's grandmother.

• She is tired and not looking forward to driving for a long time.

17. What can be inferred about Ethan during the car ride to the supermarket?

• He was looking forward to baking with his mom.

• He was expecting to go to a new supermarket.

• He spent the whole time using his phone.

• He was listening to music on his phone.

18. Why is paragraph 11 important to the story?

• It serves to change the tone of the story.

• It identifies a conflict between the characters.

• It creates suspense by placing the characters in an unfamiliar environment.

• It provides more information about an idea mentioned in the previous paragraph.

19. What does Ethan's grandmother MOST LIKELY mean when she says, "Well, look who's talking," to Ethan's mother?

• She is informing Ethan's mother that Ethan is talking.

• She is reminding Ethan's mother that she used to be like Ethan.

• She is telling Ethan's mother not to interrupt when Ethan is speaking.

• She is agreeing with Ethan's mother that Ethan does not talk very much.

20. Why does the writer mention Ethan's phone at the end of the story?

• to illustrate that Ethan is easily distracted by his phone

• to show that Ethan has continued to use his phone throughout the story

• to contrast his thoughts about his phone at the beginning and end of the story

• to compare conversations with his friends and conversations with his grandmother

24. Read the following two sentences from paragraph 2.

What is the BEST expression that could be used at the beginning of the second sentence to link it to the first sentence?

• For example,

• Instead,

• On the other hand,

• Consequently,

Directions: Read the text. Answer numbers 1 and 2.

The United States has many symbols that represent it, including the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. However, perhaps the most famous symbol is a bird. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of America. Bald Eagles can live all around the country, as long as there is a large water supply and large trees for nesting. The state with the most Bald Eagles is Alaska. For a short time, the Bald Eagle was on the endangered species list. However, they have recovered and are no longer in danger of extinction. This beautiful bird can be seen on stamps, logos and coins as a symbol of the United States.

What is the main idea of the text?

• The United States has many symbols.

• Bald Eagles might go extinct if we’re not careful.

• The state with the most bald eagles is Alaska.

• The Bald Eagle is a symbol for America.

The United States has many symbols that represent it, including the flag, the Liberty Bell, and the Statue of Liberty. However, perhaps the most famous symbol is a bird. The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of America. Bald Eagles can live all around the country, as long as there is a large water supply and large trees for nesting. The state with the most Bald Eagles is Alaska. For a short time, the Bald Eagle was on the endangered species list. However, they have recovered and are no longer in danger of extinction. This beautiful bird can be seen on stamps, logos and coins as a symbol of the United States.

What is NOT true about bald eagles?

• They were endangered for a while

• They are currently extinct

• They live near large water sources and tall trees

• Their image is found on stamps and coins

Narrator

Listen to a teacher talking to his students about apples. Listen carefully. You will hear the information only once. After listening, you will answer some questions. As you listen, you may use the blank areas in your Test Book to take notes.

Man

Have you ever noticed when you’re eating an apple that the inside part that’s usually white when you first bite into it starts to turn brown after a while? Why does the inside of an apple start to turn brown?

Well, it’s because of what apples have inside of them. Apples have a lot of iron in them. Iron is a metal, and it’s also a mineral that’s important for our health. It’s the iron in the apple that makes it turn brown. When you bite into the apple, oxygen in the air touches the iron in the apple. When this happens, the apple starts to turn brown. Some people call this “rusting”—you know, just like the rust you might see on old bicycles or old metal tools. These things get rusty for the same reason—oxygen in the air touches the iron in the metal. Now, for an apple, the skin protects the inside from touching the air. But once you take a bite and break the skin, the iron and oxygen begin to react with each other.

Now, if you don’t want to eat brown apples, there are some things you can do to slow down the process. After you cut the apple, you can squeeze lemon juice onto it or dip it in a glass of orange juice. Some fruits, such as lemons and oranges, contain citric acid, and citric acid will slow down the browning. You can just put the sliced apple in the refrigerator. Cool temperatures also slow down the process.

What is the teacher mainly discussing?

• how to cut an apple

• the difference between iron and other minerals

• why apples change color