S a t® Practice Test #7 Writing and Language Test
Questions 12 through 22 are based on the following passage and supplementary material
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Questions 12 through 22 are based on the following passage and supplementary material.Professional Development: A Shared Responsibility New theories, [Q12] new practices too, and technologies are transforming the twenty first century workplace at lightning speed. To perform their jobs successfully in this dynamic environment, workers in many [Q13] fields—from social services to manufacturing, must continually acquire relevant knowledge and update key skills. This practice of continued education, also known as professional development, benefits not only employees but also their employers. [Q14] Accordingly, meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility: it is the responsibility of employers to provide useful programs, and it is also the responsibility of employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. Critics of employer provided professional development argue that employees [Q15] might consider a popular career path. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics [Q16] contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to [Q17] show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. This argument ignores research pointing to high employee turnover and training of new staff as significant costs plaguing employers in many fields. Forward thinking employers recognize the importance of investing in the employees they have rather than hiring new staff when the skills of current workers [Q18] get old and worn out. The most common forms of professional development provided to employees [Q19] includes coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops. Some employers utilize several approaches simultaneously, developing a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees. [Q20] Around the same time, the figure illustrates a simple yet comprehensive professional development model created for special education personnel. As the figure suggests, [Q21] receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework, while the opportunity to belong to professional networks and participate in activities such as foundation and skill building workshops is relatively unimportant. Note: The following figure supplements this passage. The passage continues after the figure.
Adapted from Northern Suburban Special Education District, “Professional Development Framework.” ©2014 by Northern Suburban Special Education Program. Begin skippable figure description.The figure presents a diagram titled “Professional-Development Framework.” The diagram is made up of 3 circles of 3 different sizes, such that the 2 smaller circles are located within the largest circle, and the smallest circle is located within the midsized circle. The largest circle is labeled “professional networks.” The midsized circle is labeled “coaching and consultation.” The smallest circle is labeled “foundation and skill building workshops.” End skippable figure description.A recent trend in professional development that has provided advantages to both employers and employees is online instruction. From an employer perspective, the first and perhaps most obvious advantage is the lower cost of online professional development compared with that of in person workshops and training. Employers can also [Q22] identify, which employees have successfully completed instructional modules and which need to be offered additional training. For employees, online professional development provides the opportunity to receive instruction at their own pace and interact with other professionals online. This exciting trend has the potential to make the shared responsibility of professional development less burdensome for both employers and employees. Question 12.A. NO CHANGE (new practices too,) B. also new practices, C. in addition to practices, D. practices, Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. New theories, new practices too, and technologies are transforming the twenty first century workplace at lightning speed. B. New theories, also new practices, and technologies are transforming the twenty first century workplace at lightning speed. C. New theories, in addition to practices, and technologies are transforming the twenty first century workplace at lightning speed. D. New theories, practices, and technologies are transforming the twenty first century workplace at lightning speed. End skippable content.Question 13.A. NO CHANGE (fields—) B. fields C. fields, D. fields; Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. To perform their jobs successfully in this dynamic environment, workers in many fields—from social services to manufacturing, must continually acquire relevant knowledge and update key skills. B. To perform their jobs successfully in this dynamic environment, workers in many fields from social services to manufacturing, must continually acquire relevant knowledge and update key skills. C. To perform their jobs successfully in this dynamic environment, workers in many fields, from social services to manufacturing, must continually acquire relevant knowledge and update key skills. D. To perform their jobs successfully in this dynamic environment, workers in many fields; from social services to manufacturing, must continually acquire relevant knowledge and update key skills. End skippable content.Question 14.A. NO CHANGE (Accordingly,) B. Nevertheless, C. Regardless, D. Similarly, Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. This practice of continued education, also known as professional development, benefits not only employees but also their employers. Accordingly, meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility: it is the responsibility of employers to provide useful programs, and it is also the responsibility of employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. B. This practice of continued education, also known as professional development, benefits not only employees but also their employers. Nevertheless, meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility: it is the responsibility of employers to provide useful programs, and it is also the responsibility of employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. C. This practice of continued education, also known as professional development, benefits not only employees but also their employers. Regardless, meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility: it is the responsibility of employers to provide useful programs, and it is also the responsibility of employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. D. This practice of continued education, also known as professional development, benefits not only employees but also their employers. Similarly, meaningful professional development is a shared responsibility: it is the responsibility of employers to provide useful programs, and it is also the responsibility of employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. End skippable content.Question 15.Which choice best establishes the argument that follows? A. NO CHANGE (might consider a popular career path.) B. should lean heavily on their employers. C. must be in charge of their own careers. D. will be ready for changes in the job market.
Begin skippable content.A. Critics of employer provided professional development argue that employees might consider a popular career path. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. B. Critics of employer provided professional development argue that employees should lean heavily on their employers. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. C. Critics of employer provided professional development argue that employees must be in charge of their own careers. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. D. Critics of employer provided professional development argue that employees will be ready for changes in the job market. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. End skippable content.Question 16.A. NO CHANGE (contend. Then) B. contend; then C. contend then D. contend, then Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. B. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend; then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. C. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. D. If employees find themselves falling behind in the workplace, these critics contend, then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. End skippable content.Question 17.A. NO CHANGE (show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it.) B. address their deficiencies. C. deal with their flaws and shortcomings. D. allow them to meet their employers’ needs in terms of the knowledge they are supposed to have. Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to show them how and why they are falling behind and what they should do about it. B. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to address their deficiencies. C. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to deal with their flaws and shortcomings. D. Then it is the duty of those employees to identify, and even pay for, appropriate resources to allow them to meet their employers’ needs in terms of the knowledge they are supposed to have. End skippable content.Question 18.A. NO CHANGE (get old and worn out.) B. are no good anymore. C. become obsolete. D. have lost their charm. Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. Forward thinking employers recognize the importance of investing in the employees they have rather than hiring new staff when the skills of current workers get old and worn out. B. Forward thinking employers recognize the importance of investing in the employees they have rather than hiring new staff when the skills of current workers are no good anymore. C. Forward thinking employers recognize the importance of investing in the employees they have rather than hiring new staff when the skills of current workers become obsolete. D. Forward thinking employers recognize the importance of investing in the employees they have rather than hiring new staff when the skills of current workers have lost their charm. End skippable content.Question 19.A. NO CHANGE (includes) B. include C. including D. has included Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. The most common forms of professional development provided to employees includes coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops. B. The most common forms of professional development provided to employees include coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops. C. The most common forms of professional development provided to employees including coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops. D. The most common forms of professional development provided to employees has included coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and workshops. End skippable content.Question 20.A. NO CHANGE (Around the same time,) B. Besides that, C. Nevertheless, D. DELETE the underlined portion and begin the sentence with a capital letter. Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. Some employers utilize several approaches simultaneously, developing a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees. Around the same time, the figure illustrates a simple yet comprehensive professional development model created for special education personnel. B. Some employers utilize several approaches simultaneously, developing a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees. Besides that, the figure illustrates a simple yet comprehensive professional development model created for special education personnel. C. Some employers utilize several approaches simultaneously, developing a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees. Nevertheless, the figure illustrates a simple yet comprehensive professional development model created for special education personnel. D. Some employers utilize several approaches simultaneously, developing a framework that suits the particular needs of their employees. The figure illustrates a simple yet comprehensive professional development model created for special education personnel. End skippable content.Question 21.Which choice makes the writer’s description of the figure most accurate? A. NO CHANGE (receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework, while the opportunity to belong to professional networks and participate in activities such as foundation and skill-building workshops is relatively unimportant.) B. participation in foundation and skill building workshops is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to belong to a professional network. C. membership in a professional network is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to attend foundation and skill building workshops. D. receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework within which staff have the opportunity to belong to a professional network as well as attend foundation and skill building workshops.
Begin skippable content.A. As the figure suggests, receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework, while the opportunity to belong to professional networks and participate in activities such as foundation and skill building workshops is relatively unimportant. B. As the figure suggests, participation in foundation and skill building workshops is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to belong to a professional network. C. As the figure suggests, membership in a professional network is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to attend foundation and skill building workshops. D. As the figure suggests, receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework within which staff have the opportunity to belong to a professional network as well as attend foundation and skill building workshops. End skippable content.Question 22.A. NO CHANGE (identify,) B. identify: C. identify D. identify— Answer choices in context: Begin skippable content.A. Employers can also identify, which employees have successfully completed instructional modules and which need to be offered additional training. B. Employers can also identify: which employees have successfully completed instructional modules and which need to be offered additional training. C. Employers can also identify which employees have successfully completed instructional modules and which need to be offered additional training. D. Employers can also identify—which employees have successfully completed instructional modules and which need to be offered additional training. End skippable content.Directory: doc doc -> Enterprise Network Management iPost: Implementing Continuous Risk Monitoring at the Department of State doc -> Concept stage doc -> Application for acem doc -> What programs are available? doc -> 100 Village Primary School Music Classrooms doc -> Observational Assessment of Teaching Practices Teaching Assessment Initiative Proposal Submitted to The Teachers for a New Era project doc -> Concept stage doc -> Traditional British values Download 159.28 Kb. Share with your friends:
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