ATI TEAS Reading Practice Test 1

Xavier Propagated his belief that dragons were real to his friends gathered around the campfire. Which of the following words could most logically replace underlined word without altering the intent of the sentence? Expressed Which of the following statement least supports the argument that the American economy is healthy? Last year, the output of the United States' manufacturing sector decreased repeated massive investments by both the private and public sectors. The next three questions are based on the following table. The Dewey Decimal System is a library classification system. 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 Teddy has been assigned to write a history paper about the United States during the Cold War. His teacher advised him to read some of the works of Noam Chomsky, an American linguist, philosopher, social scientist, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. Teddy was not sure where to begin, so he consulted the Dewey Decimal classes. While not all inclusive, what choice of three classes would likely be the most useful? 100,400,900 While researching Chomsky's many theories and arguments, Teddy became interested in post-World War II anarchism, a social science theory asserting the political philosophy that rejects a compulsory government. He wants to find the most appropriate works related to the subject. Which section of the library is the most likely to contain the relevant books? 300 Also, during his research, Teddy discovered information about Chomsky's Jewish heritage, and he wants to research traditional Judaism as practiced in the early twentieth century. Which section of the library would most likely contain the most relevant information? 200 Samuel teaches at a high school in one of the biggest cities in the United States. His students come from diverse family backgrounds. Samuel observes that the best students in his class are from homes where parental supervision is minimal. The parents of the bottom five students are the most involved, by a large margin. There are 24 students in his class. Samuel is going to write an academic paper based on his students' family backgrounds and academic performance. The paper will argue that parental involvement is not an important factor in academic success. Which of the following statements best describes Samuel's sample size? The sample contains too few members to make meaningful claims applicable to a large group. The next question is based on the following passage. Annabelle Rice started having trouble sleeping. her biological clock was suddenly amiss and she began to lead a nocturnal schedule. She thought her insomnia was due to spending nights writing a horror story, but then she realized that even the idea of going outside into the bright world scared her to bits she concluded she was now suffering from heliophobia. Which of the following most accurately describes the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above? Fear of sunlight The next question is based on the following directions. Follow these instructions in chronological order to transform the word into something new. 1. Start with the word LOATHING. 2. Eliminate the first and last letter in the starting word. 3. Eliminate all the vowels, except I, from the word. 4. Eliminate the letter H from the word. What new word has been spelled? TIN Which of these descriptions gives the most detailed and objective support for the claim that drinking and driving is unsafe? Congressional written testimony on the number of drinking and driving incidents across the country and their relationship to underage drinking statistics, according to experts. The next question is based on the following passage. A famous children's author recently published a historical fiction novel under a pseudonym; however, it did not sell as many copies as her children's books. In her earlier years, she had majored in history and earned a graduate degree in Antebellum American History, which is the time frame of her new novel. Critics praised this newest work far more than the children's series that made her famous. In fact,, her new novel was nominated for the prestigious Albert J. Beveridge Award but still isn't selling like her children's books, which fly off the shelves because of her name alone. Which one of the following statements might be accurately inferred based on the above passage? The famous children's author did not receive the bump in publicity for her historical novel that it would have received if it were written under her given name. The next four questions are based on the following passage. Smoking tobacco products is terribly destructive. A single cigarette contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 known carcinogens and 400 deadly toxins. Some of the most dangerous ingredients include tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ammonia, arsenic, and DDT. Smoking can cause numerous types of cancer including throat, mouth, nasal cavity, esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, renal, bladder, and cervical cancer. Cigarettes contain a drug called nicotine, one of the most addictive substances known to man. Addiction is defined as a compulsion to seek the substance despite negative consequences. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, nearly 35 million smokers expressed a desire to quit smoking in 2015; however, more than 85 percent of those who struggle with addiction will not achieve their goal. Almost all smokers regret picking up that first cigarette. You would be wise to learn from their mistake if you have not yet started smoking. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 16 million people in the United States presently suffer from a smoking-related condition and nearly nine million suffer from a serious smoking-related illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco products cause nearly six million deaths per year. This number is projected to rise to over eight million deaths by 2030. Smokers, on average, die ten years earlier than their nonsmoking peers. In the United States, local, state, and federal government typically tax tobacco products, which leads to high prices. Nicotine users who struggle with addiction sometimes pay more for a pack of cigarettes than for a few gallons of gas. Additionally, smokers tend to stink. The smell of smoke is all-consuming and creates a pervasive nastiness. Smokers also risk staining their teeth and fingers with yellow residue from the tar. Smoking is deadly, expensive, and socially unappealing. Clearly, smoking is not worth the risks. Which of the following best describes the passage? Persuasive Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the passage? Tobacco is deadly, expensive, and socially unappealing, and smokers would be much better off kicking the addiction. The author would be most likely to agree with which of the following statements? Smokers should quit for whatever reason that gets them to stop smoking. Which of the following represents an opinion statement on the part of the author? Additionally, smokers tend to stink. The smell of smoke is all-consuming and creates a pervasive nastiness. The next question is based on the following passage. In 2015, 28 countries, including Estonia, Portugal, Slovenia, and Latvia, scored significantly higher than the United States on standardized high school math tests. In the 1960s, the United States consistently ranked first in the world. Today, the United States spends more than $800 billion dollars on education, which exceeds the next highest country by more than $600 billion dollars. The United States also leads the world in spending per school-aged child by an enormous margin. If these statements above are factual, which of the following statements must be correct? Spending more money does not guarantee success on standardized math tests. At the top of an encyclopedia's page are the following two guide terms: kingcraft and klieg light. Which one of the following words will be found on this page? Kleptomania Which of the following is a primary source? A report containing the data, summary, and conclusions of a recent gene splicing study. The next question is based on the following passage. Cynthia keeps to a strict vegetarian diet, which is part of her religion. She absolutely cannot have any meat or fish dishes. This is more than a preference; her body has never developed the enzymes to process meat or fish, so she becomes violently ill is she accidentally eats any of the offending foods. Cynthia is attending a full day event at her college next week. When at an event that serves meals, she always likes to bring a platter of vegetarian food for herself and to share with other attendees who have similar dietary restrictions. She requested a menu in advance to determine when her platter might be most useful to vegetarians. Here is the menu: Breakfast: Hazelnut coffee or English breakfast tea, French toast, eggs, ans bacon strips Lunch: Assorted sandwiches (vegetarian options available), French fries, and baked beans Cocktail hour: Alcoholic beverages, fruit, and cheese Dinner: Roasted pork loin, seared trout, and bacon-bit topped macaroni and cheese If Cynthia wants to pick the meal where there would be the least options for her and fellow vegetarians, during what meal should she bring the platter? Dinner This next three questions are based on the following passage. George Washington emerged out of the American Revolution as an unlikely champion of liberty. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army, and John Adams, serving in the Congress, nominated Washington to be its first commander. Washington fought under the British during the French and Indian War, and his experience and prestige proved instrumental to the American war effort. Washington provided invaluable leadership, training, and strategy during the Revolutionary War. He emerged from the war as the embodiment of liberty and freedom from tyranny. After vanquishing the heavily favored British forces, Washington could have pronounced himself as the autocratic leader of the former colonies without any opposition, but he famously refused and returned to his Mount Vernon plantation. His restraint proved his commitment to the fledgling state's republicanism. Washington was later unanimously elected as the first American president. But it is Washington's farewell address that cemented his legacy as a visionary worthy of study. In 1796, President Washington issued his farewell address by public letter. Washington enlisted his good friend, Alexander Hamilton, in drafting his most famous address. The letter expressed Washington's faith in the Constitution and rule of law. He encouraged his fellow Americans to put aside partisan differences and establish a national union. Washington warned Americans against meddling in foreign affairs and entering military alliances. Additionally, he stated his opposition to national political parties, which he considered partisan and counterproductive. Americans would be wish to remember Washington's farewell, especially during presidential elections when politics hits a fever pitch. They might want to question the political institutions that were not planned by the Founding Fathers, such as the nomination process and political parties themselves. Which of the following statements is logically based on the information contained in the passage above? George Washington would probably not approve of modern political parties. Which of the following statements is the best description of the author's purpose in writing this passage about George Washington? To inform American voters about a Founding Father's sage advice on a contemporary issue and explain its applicability to modern times In which of the following materials would the author be the most likely to include this passage? A newspaper editorial The next question is based on the following conversation between a scientist and a politician. Scientist: Last year was the warmest ever recorded in the last 134 years. During that period, the ten warmest years have all occurred since 2000. This correlates directly with the recent increases in carbon dioxide as large countries like China, India, and Brazil continue developing and industrializing. No longer do just a handful of countries burn massive amounts of carbon-based fossil fuels; it is quickly becoming the case throughout the whole world as technology and industry spread. Politician: Yes, but there is no causal link between increases in carbon emissions and increasing temperatures. The link is tenuous and nothing close to certain. We need to wait for all of the data before drawing hasty conclusions. For all we know, the temperature increase could be entirely natural. I believe the temperatures rose dramatically during the dinosaurs' time, and I do not think they were burning any fossil fuels back then. What is one point on which the scientist and politician agree? Global temperature are increasing. Raul is going to Egypt next month. He has been looking forward to this vacation all year. Since childhood, Raul has been fascinated with pyramids, especially the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World. According to religious custom, Egyptian royalty is buried in the tombs located within the pyramid's great labyrinths. Since it has been many years since Raul read about the pyramid's history, he wants to read a book describing how and why the Egyptians built the Great Pyramid thousands of years ago. Which of the following guides would be the best for Raul? Who Built the Great Pyramids?, a short summary of the latest research and theories on the ancient Egyptians' religious beliefs and archaeological skills, written by a team of leading experts in the field (2015) The next five questions are based on the following passage. Christopher Columbus is often credited for discovering America. This is incorrect. First, it is impossible to "discover" something where people already live; however, Christopher Columbus did explore places in the New World that were previously untouched by Europe, so the term "explorer" would be more accurate. Another correction must be made, as well: Christopher Columbus was not the first European explorer to reach the present day Americas! Rather, it was Leif Erikson who first came to the New World and contacted the natives, nearly five hundred years before Christopher Columbus. Leif Erikson, the son of Erik the Red ( a famous Viking outlaw and explorer in his own right), was born in either 970 or 980, depending on which historian you seek. His own family, though, did not raise Leif which was Viking tradition. Instead, one of Erik's prisoners taught Leif reading and writing, languages, sailing, and weaponry. At age 12, Leif was considered a man and returned to his family. He killed a man during a dispute shortly after his return, and the council banished the Erikson clan to Greenland. In 999, Leif left Greenland and traveled to Norway where he would serve as a guard to King Olaf Tryggvasson. It was there that he became a convert to Christianity. Leif later tried to return home with the intention of taking supplies and spreading Christianity, however his ship was blown off course and he arrived in a strange new land: present day Newfoundland, Canada". When he finally returned to his adopted homeland Greenland, Leif consulted with a merchant who had also seen the shores of this previously unknown land we now know as Canada. The son of the legendary Viking explorer then gathered a crew of 35 men and set sail. Leif became the first European to touch foot in the New World as he explored present-day Baffin Island and Labrador, Canada. His crew called the land Vinland since it was plentiful with grapes. During their time in present-day Newfoundland, Leif's expedition made contact with the natives whom they referred to as Skraelings ( which translates to "wretched ones" in Norse). There are several secondhand accounts of their meetings. Some contemporaries described trade between the peoples. Other accounts describe clashes where the Skraelings defeated the Viking explorers with long spears, while still others claim the vikings dominated the natives. Regardless of the circumstances, it seems that the Vikings made contact of some kind. This happened around 1000, nearly five hundred years before Columbus famously sailed the ocean blue.