ATI TEAS 7 READING - 2024
1. (Shia reading passage)
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the
CFOs office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump
like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia
thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer
monitor. His office was on the thirteen floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from
the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen
hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts
were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistaken tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze
as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone
snooping around the CFOs office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not
let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's
office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be
human, shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite direction. He sprinted for
the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the...
which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office. Shia goes home. Shia sends his boss a text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, a loud crash and the tinkling of shattered glass.
,o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light and no one else should be in the building.
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises and he is frightened enough to leave work.:
Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work
2. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience at work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee: A mysterious experience at work
,3. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense: Tense
4. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place
in the 21st century?
o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the
street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to
sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking garage and
found his car.: He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to
sleep I dont think I can work anymore
, 5. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following sources would be the best to resolve other suspense novels?
o A public library's digital catalog
o The online reviews of the novel
o A New York Times bestseller list
o An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre.: An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre
6. (Theater passage)
The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into the story. As soon
as the curtains rise, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished
into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The
emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a
drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the
theatre can take you.
which of the following best describes the author experience in the theatre?: No limit to here the
theater can take you
1. (Shia reading passage)
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the
CFOs office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump
like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia
thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer
monitor. His office was on the thirteen floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from
the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen
hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts
were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistaken tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze
as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone
snooping around the CFOs office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not
let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's
office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be
human, shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite direction. He sprinted for
the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the...
which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office. Shia goes home. Shia sends his boss a text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, a loud crash and the tinkling of shattered glass.
,o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light and no one else should be in the building.
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises and he is frightened enough to leave work.:
Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work
2. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience at work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee: A mysterious experience at work
,3. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense: Tense
4. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place
in the 21st century?
o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the
street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to
sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking garage and
found his car.: He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to
sleep I dont think I can work anymore
, 5. (Shia reading passage)
Which of the following sources would be the best to resolve other suspense novels?
o A public library's digital catalog
o The online reviews of the novel
o A New York Times bestseller list
o An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre.: An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre
6. (Theater passage)
The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into the story. As soon
as the curtains rise, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished
into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The
emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a
drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the
theatre can take you.
which of the following best describes the author experience in the theatre?: No limit to here the
theater can take you
