NAPLAN Reading 2017 Year 3
  • 1. Tom sat with the lamb
A) in a house.
B) under a tree.
C) next to a fence.
D) inside a shed.
  • 2. Tom knew the lamb was scared because
A) its heart was beating fast.
B) it fell asleep.
C) it wouldn't eat.
D) it was running around.
  • 3. Tom hid his face to stop
A) the sun blinding his eyes.
B) water splashing in his eyes.
C) sticks hurting his eyes.
D) dust getting into his eyes.
  • 4. Tom helped the lamb to go to sleep by
A) watching it.
B) talking to it.
C) singing to it.
D) rocking it.
  • 5. The apostrophe ( ' ) in lamb's heart beating shows
A) the word 'is' has been left out.
B) the heart belongs to the lamb.
C) there is more than one lamb.
D) the lamb has more than one heart.
  • 6. The title tells the reader that
A) there are many animals in the story.
B) the story is about a family.
C) the story will be very long.
D) there will be a happy ending.
  • 7. Why does Helen always get a seat on the bus?
A) She gets on when the bus is nearly empty.
B) Not many students use the bus.
C) There are enough seats for everyone on the bus.
D) Her friends save her a seat.
  • 8. What does Lee like most about her trip to school?
A) She likes getting to school quickly.
B) She likes listening to the music.
C) She likes talking to her sister.
D) She likes being with her friends.
  • 9. What does Jesse's mum say is good about walking to school?
A) Jesse will do better at school.
B) Jesse will be happier.
C) Jesse will be healthier.
D) Jesse will be more confident.
  • 10. Why does Sam like his way of getting to school?
A) He likes arriving with the other students.
B) He likes doing things his way.
C) He likes doing things by himself.
D) He likes seeing where the other students live.
  • 11. Which two students like to be comfortable on the way to school?
A) Sam and Jesse
B) Jesse and Helen
C) Lee and Sam
D) Helen and Lee
  • 12. Which question are all the students answering?
A) What is the best way to travel to school?
B) How long does your trip to school take?
C) Who helps you get to school?
D) How do you travel to school?
  • 13. Who is telling the story in this poem?
A) a teddy bear
B) a mother
C) a father
D) a child
  • 14. The bubbles are described as oozy in the first stanza. The word oozy is about how the bubbles
A) move.
B) taste.
C) sound.
D) smell.
  • 15. This is not the first time the children have washed the teddy bear's hair. Which line from the third stanza shows this?
A) down onto the tiles on the floor.
B) It's never been this bad before.
C) I really don't know how to stop them.
D) They're bubbling out of the sink now.
  • 16. What gets covered by bubbles?
A) the children's feet
B) the children's eyes
C) the children's arms
D) the children's hair
  • 17. They shine and they tickle and pop. This tells the reader
A) about the colour, size and smell of the bubbles.
B) that the bubbles are rainbow coloured.
C) how the bubbles look, feel and sound.
D) that the bubbles come in three sizes.
  • 18. Why do the bubbles smell like apples?
A) The poet likes the smell of apples.
B) That is what the shampoo smells like.
C) The children spilled apple juice in the sink.
D) There are apples in the bathroom.
  • 19. What information is missing from the poem?
A) that the teddy bear is having a bath
B) whether there is a mop in the house
C) how Mum reacts to the mess
D) why there are bubbles everywhere
  • 20. The main purpose of the text is to
A) advertise a competition for students
B) report changes in school learning.
C) discuss the various roles of robots.
D) explain how classroom robots work
  • 21. The first paragraph
A) explains the details of the competition.
B) asks if robots can help students to learn.
C) describes the usefulness of robots.
D) suggests a new method of education.
  • 22. Why does the text include some things robots can already do?
A) to describe the fun things you and your robot could do
B) to give students some ideas for their robot design
C) to list the types of things robots will do in classrooms
D) to suggest that robots could also be useful in classrooms
  • 23. The first three paragraphs present information in
A) an enthusiastic way.
B) a serious way.
C) a thoughtful way.
D) a demanding way.
  • 24. Which of the following is not a condition of entry?
A) entering by 31 May 2017
B) being an Australian resident
C) writing an application
D) having good school results
  • 25. We want to design the ultimate classroom robot ... means that
A) RIC wants to invent the best classroom robot.
B) the students will manufacture the classroom robot.
C) RIC believes robots are best used in the classroom.
D) classroom robots must be as good as human teachers.
  • 26. According to the text, each of the ten winners
A) will leave school to work for the RIC design team.
B) will be named on the RIC website.
C) will have to be interviewed by the RIC panel.
D) will be paid by a panel of RIC judges.
  • 27. What type of text is this?
A) an advertisement
B) a historical report
C) a scientific explanation
D) a narrative
  • 28. According to the text, which statement is true?
A) Paper is made from plants.
B) Europeans travelled to China to learn to make paper.
C) Early Egyptians mostly wrote on parchment.
D) Books were invented 5000 years ago.
  • 29. In the first paragraph, what is suggested about recording information in ancient times?
A) Stone was used more often than clay for recording information.
B) Only Egyptians were able to record information.
C) Recording information was very difficult.
D) Recording information was not considered important.
  • 30. According to the text, what advantage does paper have over stone as a writing material?
A) Paper is longer lasting than stone.
B) Paper is made with fewer tools than stone.
C) Paper is stronger than stone.
D) Paper is easier to carry than stone.
  • 31. The word paper comes from the name of
A) a mulberry tree.
B) a type of bamboo.
C) a reed plant.
D) an animal skin.
  • 32. The eventual spread of the art of papermaking and book production to Europe ... (paragraph 4) This tells the reader that
A) Europe was quick to accept these discoveries.
B) Europe led the world in the invention of paper.
C) papermaking started in Europe and Asia at the same time
D) it took a long time for these discoveries to reach Europe
  • 33. For what purposes was this text written? Choose two.
A) to describe tiny houses to the reader and to persuade the reader to buy a tiny house.
B) to describe tiny houses to the reader and to inform the reader why some people choose tiny houses.
C) to entertain the reader with a story about tiny houses and to inform the reader why some people choose tiny houses.
  • 34. Which sentence from the text is an opinion?
A) The creative use of space is one of the cleverest things about tiny houses
B) Tiny houses are usually smaller than the average bedroom in a regular-sized home
C) But tiny houses can have a kitchen, seating, cabinets, and, on a platform above, a bed and a few shelves.
D) Some companies sell plans and instructions so handy buyers can build their own tiny house.
  • 35. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A) A tiny house has the things inside that people expect in a home.
B) A tiny house has a kitchen counter that can also be a table.
C) A tiny house is better than a regular-sized house.
D) A tiny house is helpful for a family who moves often.
  • 36. In what two ways does the illustration at the bottom of the page help the reader to understand the meaning of the text.
A) It shows the size of a tiny house by comparing it to the size of a car (ute) and it shows that for many people a big house can be too expensive.
B) It shows that a tiny house can be made to roll on wheels and it shows that for many people a big house can be too expensive.
C) It shows that a tiny house can be made to roll on wheels It shows the size of a tiny house by comparing it to the size of a car (ute).
  • 37. According to the text, what is the one thing most people must do before living in a tiny house?
A) find a company to deliver their tiny house
B) get rid of unnecessary belongings
C) tell their friends about tiny houses
D) save money to buy furniture
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