CBEST Reading Practice Test 1

Use the excerpt below from an index to answer the question

Dogs, 101-189

aging, 178-184

exercise, 183-184

food/feeding, 181-183

grooming, 180-181

preventative health, 178-180

American Kennel Club, 185-189

dog shows, 189

obedience classes, 188-189

recognized breeds, 185-188

attention, 124-137

aggression, 130-131

barking, 132-133

biting, 130

children and, 125-126

discipline, 126-129, 188-189

dogs’ need for, 124

other pets, 124-125

overeating, 134

On which pages would one look to find information about appropriate veterinary care for older dogs?

Use the excerpt below from an index to answer the question

Dogs, 101-189

aging, 178-184

exercise, 183-184

food/feeding, 181-183

grooming, 180-181

preventative health, 178-180

American Kennel Club, 185-189

dog shows, 189

obedience classes, 188-189

recognized breeds, 185-188

attention, 124-137

aggression, 130-131

barking, 132-133

biting, 130

children and, 125-126

discipline, 126-129, 188-189

dogs’ need for, 124

other pets, 124-125

overeating, 134

Which of the following best describes the organizational pattern used in the section of the book dealing with care for aging dogs?

Since 1993, the Lake Dillon Theatre Company (LDTC) has provided quality entertainment and community programming in a quiet Colorado resort town located 70 miles west of Denver. The organization has won numerous awards, including “Best Musical” for their 2014 production of 1940s Radio Hour and their 2010 production of Hair, and “Best Comedy” for their 2013 production of Scapin. Their recent purchase of vacant land was met with great enthusiasm, as the Company’s Executive Director announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with the town of Silverthorne. The new 6000-square foot building, scheduled to open in summer 2017, will house high-quality productions that the town has grown to expect from LDTC, along with several educational initiatives: playwriting workshops for novice writers, acting classes for children of all ages, and community concerts featuring local artisans.

This passage was most likely addressed to:

Since 1993, the Lake Dillon Theatre Company (LDTC) has provided quality entertainment and community programming in a quiet Colorado resort town located 70 miles west of Denver. The organization has won numerous awards, including “Best Musical” for their 2014 production of 1940s Radio Hour and their 2010 production of Hair, and “Best Comedy” for their 2013 production of Scapin. Their recent purchase of vacant land was met with great enthusiasm, as the Company’s Executive Director announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with the town of Silverthorne. The new 6000-square foot building, scheduled to open in summer 2017, will house high-quality productions that the town has grown to expect from LDTC, along with several educational initiatives: playwriting workshops for novice writers, acting classes for children of all ages, and community concerts featuring local artisans.

Which of the following assumptions most influenced the writer’s argument in the passage?

Since 1993, the Lake Dillon Theatre Company (LDTC) has provided quality entertainment and community programming in a quiet Colorado resort town located 70 miles west of Denver. The organization has won numerous awards, including “Best Musical” for their 2014 production of 1940s Radio Hour and their 2010 production of Hair, and “Best Comedy” for their 2013 production of Scapin. Their recent purchase of vacant land was met with great enthusiasm, as the Company’s Executive Director announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with the town of Silverthorne. The new 6000-square foot building, scheduled to open in summer 2017, will house high-quality productions that the town has grown to expect from LDTC, along with several educational initiatives: playwriting workshops for novice writers, acting classes for children of all ages, and community concerts featuring local artisans.

Which sentence, if included at the end of the passage, would be most consistent with the writer’s purpose and intended audience?

Use the chart to answer the question

During the 1st Quarter, attendance was highest on which day of the week?

Use the chart to answer the question

What percentage of attendees were interested in making cakes for people with celiac disease?

¹ Near the northwestern border of Italy lies the rolling hills of Piedmont, home to the finest wines from the region. ² Its signature grape varietal is Nebbiolo, which is used to produce Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Gattinara, and Ghemme wines. ³ Although there are subtle differences among the wines, they all share a light-red color, and boast rich flavors such as fruits, tar, and tobacco.

⁴ _____________________________________________ ⁵ Nebbiolo grapes are among the first varietals to bud, however one of the last to ripen. ⁶ Nebbiolo vineyards are planted on hillsides that face direct sunlight, and typically at an elevation of 800 feet. ⁷ Warmth is needed to develop the sugars that balance the grapes’ high acidity. ⁸ Nebbiolo grapes also depend on an intense fog that covers the region in late October, just before harvest. ⁹ As the grapes reach maturity, the fog settles as a milky substance formation on each berry, sealing the vibrant flavors in their final stage of maturation.

Which sentence, if added as Sentence 4 in the second paragraph, would be most consistent with the writer’s purpose and intended audience?

¹ Near the northwestern border of Italy lies the rolling hills of Piedmont, home to the finest wines from the region. ² Its signature grape varietal is Nebbiolo, which is used to produce Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Gattinara, and Ghemme wines. ³ Although there are subtle differences among the wines, they all share a light-red color, and boast rich flavors such as fruits, tar, and tobacco.

⁴ _____________________________________________ ⁵ Nebbiolo grapes are among the first varietals to bud, however one of the last to ripen. ⁶ Nebbiolo vineyards are planted on hillsides that face direct sunlight, and typically at an elevation of 800 feet. ⁷ Warmth is needed to develop the sugars that balance the grapes’ high acidity. ⁸ Nebbiolo grapes also depend on an intense fog that covers the region in late October, just before harvest. ⁹ As the grapes reach maturity, the fog settles as a milky substance formation on each berry, sealing the vibrant flavors in their final stage of maturation.

The writer’s main purpose in this passage is to:

¹ Near the northwestern border of Italy lies the rolling hills of Piedmont, home to the finest wines from the region. ² Its signature grape varietal is Nebbiolo, which is used to produce Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Gattinara, and Ghemme wines. ³ Although there are subtle differences among the wines, they all share a light-red color, and boast rich flavors such as fruits, tar, and tobacco.

⁴ _____________________________________________ ⁵ Nebbiolo grapes are among the first varietals to bud, however one of the last to ripen. ⁶ Nebbiolo vineyards are planted on hillsides that face direct sunlight, and typically at an elevation of 800 feet. ⁷ Warmth is needed to develop the sugars that balance the grapes’ high acidity. ⁸ Nebbiolo grapes also depend on an intense fog that covers the region in late October, just before harvest. ⁹ As the grapes reach maturity, the fog settles as a milky substance formation on each berry, sealing the vibrant flavors in their final stage of maturation.

Which sentence is least relevant to the main idea of the second paragraph?