Civil Service Reading Comprehension Practice Test Results

Question 1
66% answer correctly

Balluta Bay is a bay on the northeast coast of Malta within St. Julian`s. It is a popular recreation spot used for swimming, diving, and water sports, with a triangular pjazza surrounded by cafes and shaded by Judas trees.

Its skyline is dominated by the neo-gothic Carmelite Parish Church and the stunning art nouveau Balluta Buildings, which are apartment buildings on the eastern shore, as well as a cluster of terraced townhouses in the local variant of Georgian-style architecture.

The south shore of Balluta Bay features Le Meridien St. Julian`s Hotel, built on the grounds surrounding the 18th century Villa Cassar Torregiani.


In what type of publication would you be most likely to find the above passage?

In a newspaper real estate ad.
In a book about historic buildings in Malta.
In a travel guide to Malta.
In a magazine devoted to water sports.
Question 2
64% answer correctly

In 2011, the Ohio Turnpike raised its limit to 70 and recorded its lowest traffic fatality rate ever that year. The higher speed limit attracts travelers to use the safer, limited-access, divided highways of the interstates from more traditional roads. That makes both types of roads safer.


Why does increasing the speed limit on interstates make traditional roads safer?

Drivers attracted by the high speed limits of the interstates are reckless and getting them off the traditional roads makes those roads safer
More travelers choose to use interstates which reduces the number of cars on traditional roads
After this change there are less police patrolling traditional roads
After this change there are more police patrolling traditional roads
Question 3
78% answer correctly

War Horse is a children`s novel by Michael Morpurgo. It was first published in Great Britain by Kaye & Ward in 1982. The story recounts the experiences of Joey, a horse purchased by the Army for service in World War I France and the attempts of young Albert, his previous owner, to bring him safely home. It formed the basis of both an award winning play (2007) and an acclaimed film (2011).


Which of the following is NOT true about this novel?

Albert no longer owns Joey at the beginning of the novel.
Albert is trying to bring Joey safely home.
This novel was first published in Great Britain.
War Horse is a romance novel.