ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best provides detailed support for the claim that 'seatbelts save lives'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Government websites usually contain reliable and detailed statistics supporting the effectiveness of seatbelts.
Choice B, a blog from a car company, may have biased information to promote their products.
Choice C, an encyclopedia entry, may not necessarily have the most up-to-date or detailed information on the topic.
Choice D, a social media post from a race car driver, lacks the credibility and detailed information that a government website can provide.
Extract:
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 hearers 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.
Question 2 of 5
What word best describes the author's attitude toward those who believe they understand money?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The author's tone towards those who think they understand money is patronizing, as seen in the statement 'Many of my hearers 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.' This conveys a sense of superiority and belittlement, making 'Patronizing' the best word to describe the author's attitude.
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Choice A, 'Supportive,' is incorrect as the author is not expressing support but rather a critical view.
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Choice B, 'Incriminating,' is incorrect as the author is not accusing or blaming those who believe they understand money.
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Choice C, 'Excessive,' is incorrect as it does not capture the author's attitude of looking down on others' understanding of money.
Extract:
In the United States, the foreign language requirement for high school graduation is
decided at the state level. This means the requirement varies, with some states deciding to
forego a foreign language requirement altogether (www.ncssfl.org). It is necessary that these states reconsider their position and amend their requirements to reflect compulsory
completion of a course of one or more foreign languages. Studying a foreign language has
become increasingly important for the global economy. As technology continues to make
international business relations increasingly easy, people need to keep up by increasing
their communication capabilities. High school graduates with foreign language credits have
been shown to have an increased college acceptance rate. In addition, students who have
mastered more than one language typically find themselves in greater demand when they
reach the job market. Students who did not study a foreign language often find themselves
unable to obtain a job at all.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements represents an exaggerated claim in support of the argument presented in this passage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it is an exaggerated claim to state that students who did not study a foreign language are completely unable to secure any job. While proficiency in a foreign language may enhance job prospects, it is unrealistic to suggest that not studying one would render someone unemployable.
Choice A provides a factual statement about the variation in foreign language requirements, so it cannot be considered an exaggeration.
Choices B and C highlight the increasing importance of foreign language skills and the benefits of having them, which are supported by trends and studies. These choices may be debatable, but they are not exaggerated claims.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
Based on the scenario provided, which of the following inferences can be validly made?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Choice C is the correct answer because the scenario indicates that the negative reviews of the first movie were accurate, as the subsequent poor performance of the movie aligns with the critics' assessments.
Choices A and D are incorrect as the scenario only provides information about the first movie and its repercussions, not about the director's consistent performance or the future reception of their movies.
Choice B is incorrect because the scenario clearly demonstrates that negative reviews had a significant impact on the movie's performance, contradicting the idea that movie reviews have no influence.
Question 5 of 5
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. Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the chart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chart data does not support the statement that more plastic is collected than cardboard. Looking at the chart data, we can see that paper products, including cardboard, make up the majority of the collected materials. Glass accounts for one quarter of the materials collected. When we compare plastic and cardboard, we can see that cardboard weighs more than plastic.
Therefore, the statement that more plastic is collected than cardboard is not supported by the data. Additionally, combining plastic and cardboard weights still does not exceed the weight of glass bottles according to the chart.