Reading
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Test Prep
100
What is the passage mostly about?
Why cities use recycling programs
How recycling helps communities
100
Write one question you would ask about the new club.
What activities will the club have?
When will the club meet?
Who can join the club?
100
Describe what the graph shows.
The graph shows students’ favorite after-school activities.
100
What is the topic of the listening passage?
The passage is about how students get to school.
100
What is one word you can use to start a good question?
Who / What / Where / When / Why / How
200
Name one benefit of recycling programs.
Recycling reduces waste
Recycling conserves natural resources
Recycling reduces pollution
200
Name two parts that should be included in an email asking about the club.
Greeting
Reason for writing
Details
Question
Closing
200
Which activity do the most students prefer?
Sports
200
Name one way students get to school.
Correct answers include:
Walking
Biking
Bus
Car
200
If you hear a word you don’t know, what should you do?
Use context to guess the meaning.
300
What does the word conserve most nearly mean in the passage?
To save or protect resources.
300
State your opinion about starting an after-school club.
I think the school should start a club
I do not think the school should start a club
300
Compare two activities using more than or fewer than.
More students prefer sports than reading.
Video games are more popular than homework.
300
What does the word depend most nearly mean in this passage?
To be affected by or based on something.
300
What words help you compare two pictures?
Both, same, different, but, however.
400
Why do some recycling programs struggle to be successful?
Recycling programs struggle because some residents do not understand the rules or do not participate
400
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of having an after-school club.
One advantage (e.g., fun activities, learning new skills)
One disadvantage (e.g., time, transportation, homework conflicts)
400
Why do you think some activities are more popular than others?
Activities are more fun
Students enjoy being active
Activities help relax after school
Activities are easier or more interesting
400
Why do schools encourage walking or biking?
Schools encourage walking or biking because it helps students stay active.
400
Why is it important to use evidence from the text when answering reading questions?
Because answers must be supported by the passage.
500
Which sentence best shows that cities believe recycling is important?
“Even with these challenges, many cities continue recycling programs because they help communities become more environmentally responsible.”
500
This response says: “I like the club.”What is missing to make this a strong ELPA21 response?
Reasons
Details
Explanation
500
Which activity do you think is best for students after school? Give two reasons.
Clear opinion (any activity)
Two reasons, such as:
helps health
helps learning
reduces stress
is enjoyable
helps with homework
500
Why might walking not be an option for all students?
Walking is not an option for all students because some live too far away or it may not be safe
500
When listening to information about a graph or table, what should you explain?
What it shows and what it means.