TEAS 7 Reading Practice Test

Extract:

Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the "Moses of her people." Over the course of 10 years, and at great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of safe houses where runaway slaves could stay on their journey north to freedom. She later became a leader in the abolitionist movement, and during the Civil War she was a spy for the federal forces in South Carolina as well as a nurse.
Harriet Tubman's name at birth was Araminta Ross. She was one of 11 children of Harriet and Benjamin Ross born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland. As a child, Ross was "hired out" by her master as a nursemaid for a small baby. Ross had to stay awake all night so that the baby wouldn't cry and wake the mother. If Ross fell asleep, the baby's mother whipped her. From a very young age, Ross was determined to gain her freedom.
As a slave, Araminta Ross was scarred for life when she refused to help in the punishment of another young slave. A young man had gone to the store without permission, and when he returned, the overseer wanted to whip him. He asked Ross to help but she refused. When the young man started to run away, the overseer picked up a heavy iron weight and threw it at him. He missed the young man and hit Ross instead. The weight nearly crushed her skull and left a deep scar. She was unconscious for days, and suffered from seizures for the rest of her life.
In 1844, Ross married a free black named John Tubman and took his last name. She also changed her first name, taking her mother's name, Harriet. In 1849, worried that she and the other slaves on the plantation were going to be sold, Tubman decided to run away. Her husband refused to go with her, so she set out with her two brothers, and followed the North Star in the sky to guide her north to freedom. Her brothers became frightened and turned back, but she continued on and reached Philadelphia. There she found work as a household servant and saved her money so she could return to help others escape.

Question 1 of 5

This passage is mainly about

A. slaves in the Civil War. B. how slaves escaped along the Underground Railroad. C. Harriet Tubman's role as an abolitionist leader. D. Harriet Tubman's life as a slave.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The passage is mainly about Harriet Tubman's role as an abolitionist leader. It discusses her efforts to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad and highlights her significant impact on the abolitionist movement. The focus is on Tubman's leadership and involvement in the fight against slavery, rather than just her life as a slave or the general experience of slaves during the Civil War.

Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because while the passage mentions slavery, the Civil War, and Tubman's life as a slave, the primary emphasis is on her leadership and activism in the abolitionist movement.

Extract:

A student comes to the library and you observe him wandering confusedly in the library's section of science books.

Question 2 of 5

What is the first thing you should do to help him?

A. Ask the student what his assignment is and what type of books he is looking for B. Tell the student that books are shelved by the author's last name and guide him to locate the books he is looking for C. Find an opportunity later on to ask his teacher about the assignment, so you can assist him better next time he visits the library D. Invite another student from his class to help him, assuming they share the same assignment

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The first thing you should do to help the student is to provide guidance on how books are arranged in the library, which is by the author's last name, as observed in the science book section. By explaining this system to the student, you empower him to locate the books independently. This approach fosters self-reliance and problem-solving skills.
Choice A is incorrect as it delays addressing the immediate need, which is helping the student navigate the library.
Choice C is also incorrect as it suggests postponing assistance to a later time.
Choice D is not the best course of action as it doesn't directly help the confused student in the moment.

Extract:

You are preparing for a class discussion on a local issue: should the town acquire a wetland in order to protect it? You have access to two sources of information. Evaluate the views in both sources.
1) A retired physics professor, being interviewed on a morning news show, mentions: â€œIt's obvious that our town needs to buy this land. We have to protect what we have from greedy developers who only want to turn a profit.â€
2) An article written by an ecologist on a well-known news site notes: â€œIt is in our best interest to purchase this land. Wetlands are disappearing and there are not enough private donors to help with their protection.â€

Question 3 of 5

Which source provides the best material for your assignment?

A. It may be true that some businesses profit from buying up wetlands; however, the important point is that wetlands are disappearing. An ecologist noted that there are not enough private donors to buy these places. B. Greedy businesses are at the heart of the problem: they simply want to buy up cheap land to build and make money. They don't care about destroying our natural treasures. The physics professor noted that our town needs to buy this land. C. It's clear that wetlands are endangered; they are going to disappear unless we do something about it. We should get private donors to buy the land. An ecologist noted that wetlands are in danger. D. Businesses are part of the wetland problem. Without developers to buy them up, the town would not need to purchase the land to protect it. A physics professor noted that the wetland problem is related to greed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Source C provides the best material for the assignment because it emphasizes the importance of preserving wetlands, acknowledges the endangered status of wetlands, and suggests a solution involving private donors. The source highlights the crucial issue at hand - the disappearance of wetlands - and proposes a practical solution, making it a reliable and relevant source for an assignment on wetlands conservation.
Choice A focuses more on the profit aspect rather than conservation.
Choice B blames greedy businesses without offering a practical solution.
Choice D discusses the relationship between businesses and wetlands but lacks a clear solution for conservation compared to Source C.

Extract:

Question 4 of 5

When evaluating the credibility of research sources, which of the following is a valid consideration?

A. It is credible if published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. B. It is never credible if it is a source published online. C. It is not necessarily more credible based on author affiliations. D. The number of times a source is cited does not affect its credibility.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. It is credible if published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal because peer review ensures that the research has been evaluated by experts in the field for quality and accuracy before publication. This process enhances the credibility of the research source.
Choice B is incorrect because not all online sources are unreliable; credibility depends on various factors beyond the publication medium.
Choice C is incorrect because author affiliations can indeed impact credibility, but they are not the sole determinant.
Choice D is incorrect as the frequency of citations can indicate the impact of a source but does not guarantee its credibility.

Extract:

What Are the Key Facts about Seasonal Flu Vaccine?
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
About 2 weeks after vaccination, antibodies that provide protection against influenza virus infection develop in the body.
Yearly flu vaccination should begin in September or as soon as vaccine is available and continue throughout the influenza season, into December, January, and beyond. This is because the timing and duration of influenza seasons vary. While influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time influenza activity peaks in January or later.
In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu can get vaccinated. However, it is recommended by ACIP that certain people should get vaccinated each year. They are either people who are at high risk of having serious flu complications or people who live with or care for those at high risk for serious complications. During flu seasons when vaccine supplies are limited or delayed, ACIP makes recommendations regarding priority groups for vaccination.
People who should get vaccinated each year are:
â€¢ Children aged 6 months up to their 19th birthday
â€¢ Pregnant women
â€¢ People 50 years of age and older
â€¢ People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
â€¢ People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
â€¢ People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including:

o Health care workers
o Household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu
o Household contacts and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated)

Question 5 of 5

It is December, and you have not yet had a lu vaccine. What should you do if you are among the people for whom a vaccine is recommended?

A. Call your doctor for an appointment and get the vaccine. B. Avoid other people as much as possible. C. Wait until next year and get a double dose. D. Contact your local public health board to inform them.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: If you are among the people for whom a flu vaccine is recommended, the best course of action is to call your doctor for an appointment and get the vaccine. Getting vaccinated can help protect you from getting the flu and reduce the spread of the virus to others. It is important to prioritize your health and take preventive measures, especially during the flu season.

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ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7