Title VSTEP-Reading test 7.docx ✅

Code 7 - Page 1 of READING PAPER 7 Time permitted: 60 minutes Number of questions: 40 _______________________________________________________________________ Directions: In this section you will read FOUR different passages. Each one is followed by 10 questions about it. For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D, to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage. You have 60 minutes to answer all the questions, including the time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. PASSAGE 1 - Questions 1-10 Internet Jobs Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of webmaster. However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a webmaster to perform. To specify the job description of a webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software that the website the webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally (at the firm itself) or externally (renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.

Code 7 - Page 3 of D. encounter 3. According to the passage, what is a feature of webmasters? A. They never work independently. B. They require a minimal level of expertise. C. Their duties depend on the organization they work for. D. They do not support software products. 4. The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to_______. A. companies B. new job opportunities C. hardware and software D. webmasters 5. In paragraph 3, what is mentioned as one requirement of a webmaster position? A. Good communication skill B. Excellent writing skill C. The ability to work independently D. Understanding of the latest computer applications 6. Websites can be defined as a kind of_______. A. computer illustration B. interactive multimedia presentations C. new media D. computer artistry 7. The outsourcing and contracting of online freelancers has become popular as a result of_______. A. the downsizing of companies in difficult economic times. B. the better quality of online workers. C. the expansion of online business. D. the abundance of online projects. 8. The word "vary" in paragraph 6 could best be replaced by which of the following? A. change B. decrease