ATI TEAS 7 EXAM REVIEW TEST Reading | Mathematics | Science | English 2022/2023 EXAM FILES (V1)

ATI TEAS 7 EXAM REVIEW TEST Reading | Mathematics | Science | English 2022/2023 EXAM FILES (V1) ATI TEAS Secrets 177 Section 1. Reading Number of Questions: 53 Time Limit: 64 Minutes 1. Adelaide attempted to assuage her guilt over the piece of cheesecake by limiting herself to salads the following day. Which of the following is the definition for the underlined word in the sentence above? a. increase b. support c. appease d. conceal 2. Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate change? a. The average global temperature has increased 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880. b. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor. c. Most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy. d. The average person breathes out about 1.0 kg of carbon dioxide every day, while the average cow produces about 80 kg of methane. The next three questions are based on the following information. The Dewey Decimal Classes 000 Computer science, information, and general works 100 Philosophy and psychology 200 Religion 300 Social sciences 400 Languages 500 Science and mathematics 600 Technical and applied science 700 Arts and recreation 800 Literature 900 History, geography, and biography 3. Lise is doing a research project on the various psychological theories that Sigmund Freud developed and on the modern response to those theories. She is not sure where to begin, so she consults the chart of Dewey Decimal Classes. To which section of the library should she go to begin looking for research material? a. 100 b. 200 c. 300 d. 900 ATI TEAS Secrets 178 4. During her research, Lise discovers that Freud’s theory of the Oedipal complex was based on ancient Greek mythology that was made famous by Sophocles’ play Oedipus Rex. To which section of the library should she go if she is interested in reading the play? a. 300 b. 400 c. 800 d. 900 5. Also during her research, Lise learns about Freud’s Jewish background, and she decides to compare Freud’s theories to traditional Judaism. To which section of the library should she go for more information on this subject? a. 100 b. 200 c. 800 d. 900 Mara is conducting a study that will examine the ideas of middle school teachers, concerning the usage of iPhones in the classroom. She interviews all teachers who teach a computer software course. 6. Which of the following best describes the appropriateness of her sample? a. The sample is biased because it only includes teachers, who are immersed in the technology field b. The sample is biased because the sample size is too small c. The sample is biased because the sample size is too large d. The sample is not biased and is appropriate for the study Although his friends believed him to be enjoying a lavish lifestyle in the large family estate he had inherited, Enzo was in reality impecunious. 7. Which of the following is the definition for the underlined word in the sentence above? a. Penniless b. Unfortunate c. Emotional d. Commanding Follow the numbered instructions to transform the starting word into a different word. 1. Start with the word ESOTERIC 2. Remove both instances of the letter E from the word 3. Remove the letter I from the word 4. Move the letter T from the middle of the word to the end of the word 5. Remove the letter C from the word 8. What new word has been spelled? a. SECT b. SORT c. SORE d. TORE ATI TEAS Secrets 179 The next two questions are based on the following chart, which reflects the enrollment and the income for a small community college. 9. Based on the chart, approximately how many students attended the community college in the year 2001? a. 2100 b. 2300 c. 2500 d. 2700 10. In order to offset costs, the college administration decided to increase admission fees. Reviewing the chart above, during which year is it most likely that the college raised the price of admission? a. 2002 b. 2007 c. 2009 d. 2010 Literacy rates are lower today than they were fifteen years ago. Then, most people learned to read through the use of phonics. Today, whole language programs are favored by many educators. 11. If these statements are true, it can be concluded that a. whole language is more effective at teaching people to read than phonics. b. phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language. c. literacy rates will probably continue to decline over the next 15 years. d. the definition of what it means to be literate is much stricter now. 40 35 30 25 20 Student Enrollment (in hundreds) School Income (in millions) 15 10 5 0 ATI TEAS Secrets 180 The next four questions are based on the following passage. The Bermuda Triangle The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The interest first began when five Navy planes vanished in 1945, officially resulting from “causes or reasons unknown.” The explanations about other accidents in the Triangle range from the scientific to the supernatural. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle, if there even is a Bermuda Triangle. What is more, one of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miamiout to Puerto Rico and to include the island of Bermuda. Others expand the area to include all of the Caribbean islands and to extend eastward as far as the Azores, which are closer to Europe than they are to North America. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents. There is near-constant travel, by ship and by plane, across the Atlantic, and accidents are expected to occur. In fact, the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong. Shipping records suggest that there is not a greater than average loss of vessels within the Bermuda Triangle, and many researchers have argued that the reputation of the Triangle makes any accident seem out of the ordinary. In fact,most accidents fall within the expected margin of error. The increase in ships from East Asiano doubt contributes to an increase in accidents. And as for the story of the Navy planes that disappeared within the Triangle, many researchers now conclude that it was the result of mistakes on the part of the pilots who were flying into storm clouds and simply got lost. 12. Which of the following describes this type of writing? a. Narrative b. Persuasive c. Expository d. Technical 13. Which of the following sentences is most representative of a summary sentence for this passage? a. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents. b. The area that is called the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong. c. One of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle. d. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle, if there even is a Bermuda Triangle. ATI TEAS Secrets 181 14. With which of the following statements would the author most likely agree? a. There is no real mystery about the Bermuda Triangle because most events have reasonable explanations. b. Researchers are wrong to expand the focus of the Triangle to the Azores, because this increases the likelihood of accidents. c. The official statement of “causes or reasons unknown” in the loss of the Navy planes was a deliberate concealment from the Navy. d. Reducing the legends about the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle will help to reduce the number of reported accidents or shipping losses in that region. 15. Which of the following represents an opinion statement on the part of the author? a. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents. b. The area known as the Bermuda Triangle has become such a part of popular culture that it can be difficult to sort through the myth and locate the truth. c. The increase in ships from East Asia no doubt contributes to an increase in accidents. d. Most consider the Triangle to stretch from Miami to Puerto Rico and include the island of Bermuda. 16. Which of the following is a primary source? a. A report of an original research experiment b. An academic textbook’s citation of research c. A quotation of a researcher in a news article d. A website description of another’s research 17. The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are intrauterine and invest. Which of the following words is an entry on this page? a. Intransigent b. Introspection c. Investiture d. Intone ATI TEAS Secrets 182 A recycling company collects sorted materials from its clients. The materials are weighed and then processed for re-use. The chart shows the weights of various classes of materials that were collected by the company during a representative month. 18. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the chart? a. Paper products, including cardboard, make up a majority of the collected materials. b. One quarter of the materials collected are made of glass. c. More plastic is collected than cardboard. d. Plastic and cardboard together represent a larger portion of the collected materials than glass bottles. Ninette has celiac disease, which means that she cannot eat any product containing gluten. Gluten is a protein present in many grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Because of her health condition, Ninette has to be careful about what she eats to avoid having an allergic reaction. She will be attending an all-day industry event, and she requested the menu in advance. Here is the menu:  Breakfast: Fresh coffee or tea, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage  Lunch: Spinach salad (dressing available on the side), roasted chicken, steamed rice  Cocktail Hour: Various beverages, fruit and cheese plate  Dinner: Spaghetti and sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread 19. During which of these meals should Ninette be careful to bring her own food? a. Breakfast b. Lunch c. Cocktail Hour d. Dinner 20. Which of the following best provides detailed support for the claim that “seatbelts save lives”? a. A government website containing driving accident information b. A blog developed by one of the largest car companies in the world c. An encyclopedia entry on the seatbelt and its development d. An instant message sent out by a famous race car driver ATI TEAS Secrets 183 The latest movie by a certain director gets bad reviews before it opens in theatres. Consequently, very few people go to the movie and the director is given much less money to make his next movie, which is also unsuccessful. 21. What can be inferred from this scenario? a. This director makes terrible movies b. The general public does not pay attention to movie reviews c. The movie reviewers were right about the first movie d. Movie reviewers exert influence on the movie quality The next three questions are based on the following table. NAME (PER 100) LITERATURE Note: Shipping is free for all schools that order 100 textbooks or more. 22. A school needs to purchase 500 composition textbooks and 500 world literature textbooks. Which of the textbook suppliers can offer the lowest price? a. Textbook Mania b. Textbook Central c. Bookstore Supply d. University Textbooks 23. A school needs to purchase 1000 composition textbooks and 300 linguistics textbooks. Which of the textbook suppliers can offer the lowest price? a. Textbook Mania b. Textbook Central c. Bookstore Supply d. University Textbooks 24. A school needs to purchase 400 world literature textbooks and 200 technical writing textbooks. Which of the textbook suppliers can offer the lowest price? a. Textbook Mania b. Textbook Central c. Bookstore Supply d. University Textbooks COMPOSITION WORLD TECHNICAL WRITING LINGUISTICS (PER100) (PER100) (PER100) TEXTBOOKMANIA $4500 $5150 $6000 $6500 TEXTBOOK CENTRAL $4350 $5200 $6100 $6550 BOOKSTORE SUPPLY $4675 $5000 $5950 $6475 UNIVERSITY TEXTBOOKS $4600 $5000 $6100 $6650 ATI TEAS Secrets 184 The next four questions are based on the following graphic. 25. Which of the following expense categories decreased in the year prior to June 2009? a. Rent of primary residence b. Boys’ and men’s apparel c. Transportation d. Meats, fish, and eggs ATI TEAS Secrets 185 26. On a seasonally adjusted basis, which of the following decreased by the greatest percentage between April and May of 2009? a. Gasoline b. Fuel oil and other fuels c. Infants’ and toddlers’ apparel d. Fruits and vegetables 27. According to the organization of the table, which of the following expense categories is not considered to be a component of the “Food at Home” category? a. Cereals and bakery products b. Fats and oils c. Other miscellaneous foods d. Alcoholic beverages 28. Which expenditure category was the most important in December of 2008? a. Housing b. Food and Beverages c. Apparel d. Transportation ATI TEAS Secrets 186 Starting Image 2 3 4 5 Start with the shape pictured above. Follow the directions to alter its appearance.  Rotate section 1 90° clockwise and move it to the right side, against sections 3 and 5.  Remove section 4.  Move section 2 immediately above section 3.  Swap section 2 and section 5.  Remove section 5.  Draw a circle around the shape, enclosing it completely. 29. Which of the following does the shape now look like? a. b. c. d. ATI TEAS Secrets 187 30. Anna is planning a trip to Bretagne, or Brittany, in the northwestern part of France. Since she knows very little about it, she is hoping to find the most up-to-date information with the widest variety of details about hiking trails, beaches, restaurants, and accommodations. Which of the following guides will be the best for her to review? a. The Top Ten Places to Visit in Brittany, published by a non-profit organization in Bretagne looking to draw tourism to the region (2015) b. Getting to Know Nantes: Eating, Staying, and Sightseeing in Brittany’s Largest City, published by the French Ministry of Tourism (2014) c. Hiking Through Bretagne: The Best Trails for Discovering Northwestern France, published by a company that specializes in travel for those wanting to experience the outdoors (2013) d. The Complete Guide to Brittany, published by a travel book company that publishes guides for travel throughout Europe (2015) The next three questions are based on the following passage. An adult skeleton had 206 bones. The skeleton has two major divisions: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. Each bone belongs to either the axial skeleton or the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton, which consists of 80 bones including the skull, vertebrae, and rib, is located down the center of the body. The axial skeleton protects vital organs such as the brain and heart. The appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones of the arms, legs, and the bones that attach these bones to the axial skeleton. The appendicular skeleton includes the scapulae (shoulder blades), clavicles (collarbones), and pelvic (hip) bones. ATI TEAS Secrets 188 31. Which of the following bones is not associated with the leg? a. Femur b. Tibia c. Patella d. Radius 32. Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? a. Skull b. Clavicle c. Scapula d. Pelvic bone 33. Which of the following bones are located in the hand? a. Fibula b. Metacarpals c. Metatarsals d. Ulna The next three questions are based on the following passage. As little as three years before her birth, few would have thought that the child born Princess Alexandrina Victoria would eventually become Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria. She was born in 1819, the only child of Edward, Duke of Kent, who was the fourth son of King George III. Ahead of Edward were three brothers, two of whom became king but none of whom produced a legitimate, surviving heir. King George’s eldest son, who was eventually crowned King George IV, secretly married a Catholic commoner, Maria Fitzherbert, in 1783. The marriage was never officially recognized, and in 1795, George was persuaded to marry a distant cousin, Caroline of Brunswick. The marriage was bitter, and the two had only one daughter, Princess Charlotte Augusta. She was popular in England where her eventual reign was welcomed, but in a tragic event that shocked the nation, the princess and her stillborn son died in childbirth in 1817. Realizing the precarious position of the British throne, the remaining sons of King George III were motivated to marry and produce an heir. The first in line was Prince Frederick, the Duke of York. Frederick married Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia, but the two had no children. After Prince Frederick was Prince William, the Duke of Clarence. William married Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen, and they had two sickly daughters, neither of whom survived infancy. Finally, Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, threw his hat into the ring with his marriage to Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. The Duke of Kent died less than a year after his daughter’s birth, but the surviving Duchess of Kent was not unaware of the future possibilities for her daughter. She took every precaution toensure that the young Princess Victoria was healthy and safe throughout her childhood. Princess Victoria’s uncle, William, succeeded his brother George IV to become King William IV. The new king recognized his niece as his future heir, but he did not necessarily trust her mother. As a result, he was determined to survive until Victoria’s eighteenth birthday to ensure that she could rule in her own right without the regency of the Duchess of Kent. The king’s fervent prayers were answered: he died June 20, 1837, less than one month after Victoria turned eighteen. Though young and inexperienced, the young queen recognized the importance of her position and determined to rule fairly and wisely. The ATI TEAS Secrets 189 improbable princess who became queen ruled for more than sixty-three years, and her reign is considered to be one of the most important in British history. 34. Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the information in the passage above? a. Victoria’s long reign provided the opportunity for her to bring balance to England and right the wrongs that had occurred during the reigns of her uncles. b. It was the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta that motivated the remaining princes to marry and start families. c. The Duke of Kent had hoped for a son but was delighted with his good fortune in producing the surviving heir that his brothers had failed to produce. d. King William IV was unreasonably suspicious of the Duchess of Kent’s motivations, as she cared only for her daughter’s well-being. 35. What is the author’s likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria? a. To persuade the reader to appreciate the accomplishments of Queen Victoria, especially when placed against the failures of her forebears. b. To introduce the historical impact of the Victorian Era by introducing to readers the queen who gave that era its name. c. To explain how small events in history placed an unlikely princess in line to become the queen of England. d. To indicate the role that King George III’s many sons played in changing the history of England. 36. Based on the context of the passage, the reader can infer that this information is likely to appear in which of the following types of works? a. A scholarly paper b. A mystery c. A fictional story d. A biography The next five questions are based on this passage. In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England died. She had never married and had no heir, so the throne passed to a distant relative: James Stuart, the son of Elizabeth’s cousin and one- time rival for the throne, Mary, Queen of Scots. James was crowned King James I of England. At the time, he was also King James VI of Scotland, and the combination of roles would create a spirit of conflict that haunted the two nations for generations to come. The conflict developed as a result of rising tensions among the people within the nations, as well as between them. Scholars in the 21st century are far too hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland. By the time of James Stuart’s succession to the English throne, the English people had firmly embraced the teachings of Protestant theology. Similarly, the Scottish Lowlands was decisively Protestant. In the Scottish Highlands, however, the clans retained their Catholic faith. James acknowledged the Church of England and still sanctioned the largely Protestant translation of the Bible that still bears his name. ATI TEAS Secrets 190 James’s son King Charles I proved himself to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England. Charles married the Catholic Princess Henrietta Maria of France, and there were suspicions among the English and the Lowland Scots that Charles was quietly a Catholic. Charles’s own political troubles extended beyond religion in this case, and he was beheaded in 1649. Eventually, his son King Charles II would be crowned, and this Charles is believed to have converted secretly to the Catholic Church. Charles II died without a legitimate heir, and his brother James ascended to the throne as King James II. James was recognized to be a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove to be his downfall. James’s wife Mary Beatrice lost a number of children during their infancy, and when she became pregnant again in 1687 the public became concerned. If James had a son, that son would undoubtedly be raised a Catholic, and the English people would not stand for this. Mary gave birth to a son, but the story quickly circulated that the royal child had died and the child named James’s heir was a foundling smuggled in. James, his wife, and his infant son were forced to flee; and James’s Protestant daughter Mary was crowned the queen. In spite of a strong resemblance to the king, the young James was generally rejected among the English and the Lowland Scots, who referred to him as “the Pretender.” But in the Highlands the Catholic princeling was welcomed. He inspired a group known as Jacobites, to reflect the Latin version of his name. His own son Charles, known affectionately as Bonnie Prince Charlie, would eventually raise an army and attempt to recapture what he believed to be his throne. The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since. 37. Which of the following sentences contains an opinion on the part of the author? a. James was recognized to be a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove to be his downfall. b. James’ son King Charles I proved himself to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England. c. The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since. d. Scholars in the 21st century are far too hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland. 38. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the information that is provided within the passage? a. Like Elizabeth I, Charles II never married and thus never had children. b. The English people were relieved each time that James II’s wife Mary lost another child, as this prevented the chance of a Catholic monarch. c. Charles I’s beheading had less to do with religion than with other political problems that England was facing. d. Unlike his son and grandsons, King James I had no Catholic leanings and was a faithful follower of the Protestant Church of England. ATI TEAS Secrets 191 39. Based on the information that is provided within the passage, which of the following can be inferred about King James II’s son? a. Considering his resemblance to King James II, the young James was very likely the legitimate child of the king and the queen. b. Given the queen’s previous inability to produce a healthy child, the English and the Lowland Scots were right in suspecting the legitimacy of the prince. c. James “the Pretender” was not as popular among the Highland clans as his son Bonnie Prince Charlie. d. James was unable to acquire the resources needed to build the army and plan the invasion that his son succeeded in doing. 40. Which of the following best describes the organization of the information in the passage? a. Cause-effect b. Chronological sequence c. Problem-solution d. Comparison-contrast 41. Which of the following best describes the author’s intent in the passage? a. To persuade b. To entertain c. To express feeling d. To inform The next two questions are based on the following statements. Lisa Grant: “Schools should make students wear uniforms. Everyone would look the same. Students would be able to respect each other based on their ideas and character because they would no longer be judged by their appearance.” Joe Smith: “Students should not have to wear uniforms. Clothing is an important part of selfexpression. Taking away that method of expression is suppressing that student’s rights.” 42. What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements? a. Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel. b. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect. c. Students should focus more on school than on appearance. d. Schools would violate students’ basic rights by enforcing a dress code. 43. Which of the following statements could NOT provide support for BOTH arguments? a. A number of local school districts have recently implemented dress codes. b. School administrators have been in talks with parents over the issue of uniforms. c. Students have reported that school uniforms are costly and typically ill-fitting. d. Several groups of students have been organized to discuss uniform dress codes. ATI TEAS Secrets 192 The next three questions are based on the following passage. NOTE: The instructor of a history class has just finished grading the essay exams from his students, and the results are not good. The essay exam was worth 70% of the final course score. The highest score in the class was a low B, and more than half of the class of 65 students failed the exam. In view of this, the instructor reconsiders his grading plan for the semester and sends out an email message to all students. Dear Students: The scores for the essay exam have been posted in the online course grade book. By now, many of you have probably seen your grade and are a little concerned. (And if you’re not concerned, you should be—at least a bit!) At the beginning of the semester, I informed the class that I have a strict grading policy and that all scores will stand unquestioned. With each class comes a new challenge, however, and as any good instructor will tell you, sometimes the original plan has to change. As a result, I propose the following options for students to make up their score: 1) I will present the class with an extra credit project at the next course meeting. The extra credit project will be worth 150% of the point value of the essay exam that has just been completed. While I will not drop the essay exam score, I will give you more than enough of a chance to make up the difference and raise your overall score. 2) I will allow each student to develop his or her own extra credit project. This project may reflect the tenor of option number 1 (above) but will allow the student to create a project more in his or her own line of interest. Bear in mind, however, that this is more of a risk. The scoring for option number 2 will be more subjective, depending on whether or not I feel that the project is a successful alternative to the essay exam. If it is, the student will be awarded up to 150% of the point value of the essay exam. 3) I will provide the class with the option of developing a group project. Students may form groups of 3 to 4 and put together an extra credit project that reflects a stronger response to the questions in the essay exam. This extra credit project will also be worth 150% of the point value of the essay exam. Note that each student will receive an equal score for the project, so there is a risk in this as well. If you are part of a group in which you do most of the work, each member of the group will receive equal credit for it. The purpose of the group project is to allow students to work together and arrive at a stronger response than if each worked individually. If you are interested in pursuing extra credit to make up for the essay exam, please choose one of the options above. No other extra credit opportunities will be provided for the course. Good luck! Dr. Edwards 44. Which of the following describes this type of writing? a. Technical b. Narrative c. Persuasive d. Expository ATI TEAS Secrets 193 45. Which of the following best describes the instructor’s purpose in writing this email to his students? a. To berate students for the poor scores that they made on the recent essay exam. b. To encourage students to continue working hard in spite of failure. c. To give students the opportunity to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course. d. To admit that the essay exam was likely too difficult for most students. 46. Which of the following offers the best summary for the instructor’s motive in sending the email to the students? a. By now, many of you have probably seen your grade and are a little concerned. (And if you’re not concerned, you should be—at least a bit!) b. With each class comes a new challenge, however, and as any good instructor will tell you, sometimes the original plan has to change. c. The purpose of the group project is to allow students to work together and arrive at a stronger response than if each worked individually. d. At the beginning of the semester, I informed the class that I have a strict grading policy and that all scores will stand unquestioned. The next seven questions are based on this passage. In the United States, where we have more land than people, it is not at all difficult for persons in good health to make money. In this comparatively new field there are so many avenues of success open, so many vocations which are not crowded, that any person of either sex who is willing, at least for the time being, to engage in any respectable occupation that offers, may find lucrative employment. Those who really desire to attain an independence, have only to set their minds upon it, and adopt the proper means, as they do in regard to any other object which they wish to accomplish, and the thing is easily done. But however easy it may be found to make money, I have no doubt many of my hearers will agree it is the most difficult thing in the world to keep it. The road to wealth is, as Dr. Franklin truly says, "as plain as the road to the mill." It consists simply in expending less than we earn; that seems to be a very simple problem. Mr. Micawber, one of those happy creations of the genial Dickens, puts the case in a strong light when he says that to have annual income of twenty pounds per annum, and spend twenty pounds and sixpence, is to be the most miserable of men; whereas, to have an income of only twenty pounds, and spend but nineteen pounds and sixpence is to be the happiest of mortals. Many of my readers may say, "we understand this: this is economy, and we know economy is wealth; we know we can't eat our cake and keep it also." Yet I beg to say that perhaps more cases of failure arise from mistakes on this point than almost any other. The fact is, many people think they understand economy when they really do not. 47. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? a. Getting a job is easier now than it ever has been before. b. Earning money is much less difficult than managing it properly. c. Dr. Franklin advocated getting a job in a mill. d. Spending money is the greatest temptation in the world. ATI TEAS Secrets 194 48. What would this author’s attitude likely be to a person unable to find employment? a. descriptive b. conciliatory c. ingenuous d. incredulous 49. According to the author, what is more difficult than making money? a. managing money b. traveling to a mill c. reading Dickens d. understanding the economy 50. Who is the most likely audience for this passage? a. economists b. general readers c. teachers d. philanthropists 51. What is the best definition of economy as it is used in this passage? a. exchange of money, goods, and services b. delegation of household affairs c. efficient money management d. less expensive 52. Which word best describes the author’s attitude towards those who believe they understand money? a. supportive b. incriminating c. excessive d. patronizing 53. This passage is most likely taken from a(n) . a. self-help manual b. autobiography c. epistle d. novel ATI TEAS Secrets 195 Section 2. Mathematics Number of Questions: 36 Time Limit: 54 Minutes 1. Which of the following is the percent equivalent of 0.0016? a. 16% b. 160% c. 1.6% d. 0.16% 2. Curtis is taking a road trip through Germany, where all distance signs are in metric. He passes a sign that states the city of Dusseldorf is 45 kilometers away. Approximately how far is this in miles? a.42 miles b. 37 miles c. 28 miles d. 16 miles 3. On a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1:100, the area of a rectangular room is 30 cm2. What is the actual area of the room? a. 30,000 cm2 b. 300 m2 c. 3,000 m2 d. 30 m2 4. Mandy can buy 4 containers of yogurt and 3 boxes of crackers for $9.55. She can buy 2 containers of yogurt and 2 boxes of crackers for $5.90. How much does one box of crackers cost? a. $1.75 b. $2.00 c. $2.25 d. $2.50 The next two questions are based on the following information: Pernell’s last five consecutive scores on her chemistry exams were as follows: 81, 92, 87, 89, 94. 5. What is the approximate average of her scores? a. 81 b. 84 c. 89 d. 91 6. What is the median of Pernell’s scores? a. 87 b. 89 c. 92 d. 94 ATI TEAS Secrets 196 7. Gordon purchased a television when his local electronics store had a sale. The television was offered at 30% off its original price of $472. What was the sale price that Gordon paid? a. $141.60 b. $225.70 c. $305.30 d. $330.40 8. 2 ÷ 4 × 5 3 15 8 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? a. 1 9 16 b. 1 1 4 c. 2 1 8 d. 2 9. 0.0178 × 2.401 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? a. 2. b. 0. c. 0. d. 0. 10. Tom needs to buy ink cartridges and printer paper. Each ink cartridge costs $30. Each ream of paper costs $5. He has $100 to spend. Which of the following inequalities may be used to find the combinations of ink cartridges and printer paper that he may purchase? a. 30c + 5p ≤ 100 b. 30c + 5p < 100 c. 30c + 5p > 100 d. 30c + 5p ≥ 100 11. 4(2