TEAS - Reading (Book 2)

Farmington Clinic Opens Monday On Monday the 12th, the new south-side Farmington Clinic opens its doors for the first time. It will be the area's largest full-service medical clinic and the largest of 14 Farmington Clinics throughout the Southeast. The Farmington Clinic will have an entire wing devoted to Urgent Care. Urgent Care hours extend from 4-11pm. New patients can register starting at 8am Monday. The registration desk is located at Pine St. entrance. A number of secretarial and administrative positions at the new clinic remain unfilled. Prospective applicants may apply to the Farmington Clinic's main office for details. 1) Which of the following is the author's intent in the passage above? A) Inform B) Persuade C) Entertain D) Express feelings 2) New patients can register starting at 8am Monday. The registration desk is located at Pine St entrance. In the context of the "entire document", do the two sentences above provide a topic, main idea, supporting details, or them? A) Topic B) Main idea C) Theme D) Supporting Detail

1) A 2) D

Opinion on American Poetry (1930) It is only in the last few decades that American literary contributions, particularly in the area of poetry, have attained any degree of maturity. There are exceptions, of course: Emily Dickinson and Henry Longfellow ere noteworthy artists - but they were the lonely exceptions to the rule. Indeed, the American poets have long tended to be loners and introverts, living in self-imposed exile from the bounds of ordinary society. Consider the bizarre, reclusive life of Emily Dickinson; the solitary wilderness sojourns of Henry David Thoreau; and, looking back a bit farther, the introverted, ghoulish visions of Edgar Allen Poe, Is it any wonder that the American literary tradition is fragmented, when each poet stands as an island unto himself? By contrast, the English poets have traditionally been a social bunch. Consider the clannish pre-Raphaelites, the sometimes-incestuous Romantic poets, and, looking back across the centuries, the hundreds of literary collaborations (and feuds) that have played out across London's newspapers and literary journals. The British poets have always existed within the bounds of society, rather than lurking on its fringes. While not without drawbacks, that essential social interplay - that strong fraternity of writers - has, in the main, nurtured England's creative growth. Even now, as the American literary scene finally matures, the cream of the American poets takes its inspiration from abroad. Longfellow spent several formative years in Europe; Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot, two of the most celebrated, recent American poets, chose to move away from the US. Indeed, it seems likely that the American literary tradition still needs time to grow. Perhaps another century, or even two, is required before American poetry can stand shoulder to shoulder with the heavyweights of world literature. 1) Which of the following sentences is the topic sentence of the entire passage? A) It is only in the last few decades that American literary contributions, particularly in the area of poetry, have attained any degree of maturity. B) Indeed, it seems likely that the American literary tradition still needs time to grow. C) Is it any wonder that the American literary tradition is fragmented, when each poet stands as an island unto himself? D) Even now, as the American literary scene finally matures, the cream of the American poets takes its inspiration from abroad. 2) Which of the following describes the word "isolation" as it relates to the passage? A) Theme B) Topic C) Main idea D) Supporting detail 3) Based on the passage, which of the following is the "most likely" inference? A) The author believes American poetry is superior to British poetry. B) The author believes British poetry is superior to American poetry. C) The author believes British and American poetry are of greater quality than other world literature. D) The author believes British and American poetry are of lesser quality than other world literature. 4) Which of the following conclusions may be drawn directly from the 3rd paragraph of the passage? A) Some of America's best poets moved away and never returned. B) Social interaction leads to better, more mature literature. C) To recognize that British poets are more social than American poets. D) To inform the reader of the fact that many American poets move away from America. 5) Which of the following is the author's main purpose for writing this passage? A) To state the lack of maturity of American poetry as compared to British poetry. B) To pay tribute to noteworthy American poets. C) To recognize that British poets are more social than American poets. D) To inform the reader of the fact that many American poets move away from America. 6) The passage is reflective of which of the following types of writing? A) Narrative B) Expository C) Technical D) Persuasive 7) Which of the following is an example of a summary sentence int he passage? A) It is only in the last few decades that American literary contributions, particularly in the area of poetry, have attained any degree of maturity. B) While not without drawbacks, that essential social interplay - that strong fraternity of writers - has, in the main, nurtured England's creative growth. C) Even now, as the American literary scene finally matures, the cream of the American poets takes its inspiration from abroad. D) Perhaps another century, or even two, is required before American poetry can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the heavyweights of world literature.

1) A 2) A 3) B 4) B 5) A 6) D 7) C

Organic Landscaping Keeping mature trees alive and healthy can be a challenge for any landscaper. The difficulties vary by tree species; this section will focus on caring for oak trees, which are quite common and also quite susceptible to a wide array of problems. Oaks are beautiful shade trees. many species of oak trees grow into true giants, and a single large tree can become the focal point of an entire yard or green space. But what happens when that tree becomes sick or dies? The cost and difficulty of replacing it - not to mention the trauma of losing such a majestic specimen - make it desirable to monitor your oaks and take aggressive action as needed. Oak wilt is a common disease capable of affecting entire neighborhoods. Insects such as termites, weevils, and borers can seriously damage oaks. Also, when oaks grow old enough, a general condition known as "oak decline" may take effect. Typical tree services and landscapers will attempt to use chemicals to solve all of the above problems. Typically, they use an injector to pump a commercial chemical product into the trunk; the chemical gradually spreads through the entire tree. A tree service or landscaper will use this same chemical application is fast and relatively cheap. The chemical's effect is to slow down tree growth. Sometimes the chemical helps for a short while, because a slower-growing tree will focus more of its energy into maintaining existing foliage rather than creating new foliage. However, the chemical cannot mask serious problems indefinitely. A good, environmentally conscious tree specialist will take a non chemical approach. Dead and dying lower branches are pruned, because they absorb the tree's energy and provide an entry path for pests and tree diseases. Nutrients are applied to the soil. Nearby trees that have grown dangerously close are trimmed, because when trees are too close together, pests and diseases can easily pass from one tree to another. In some cases, unfortunately, nothing can be done. Oak wilt is extremely fast acting once it gains a foothold in a tree, and oak decline is a mysterious process that is almost always irreversible. These are sad facts, but they are not limitations of the chemical-free approach. The standard tree-service chemicals provide no long-lasting solution to these problems. Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance is the best approach. None of the chemicals on the market has been proven to give superior results to those of dedicated pruning and soil care. This is an important point for both the homeowner and landscaper. 1) "Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance is the best approach." The sentence above appears as the first sentence in the last paragraph of the article. This sentence is best describe as which of the following? A) Main idea B) Topic C) Theme D) Supporting detail 2) A homeowner has an oak tree infected with oak wilt. He happens to personally know the author of the above article, so he invites the author over to ask for advice. The homeowner tells the author that he respects his opinions on tree matters, but also that he is not prepared to spend a lot of money to save the tree. Based on the article, which of the following is a logical prediction of what the author will tell the homeowner to do? A)Use a chemical to prolong the tree's life, because even though chemicals are not a long-term solution, they might give the tree a few more years. B) Trim dead branches, and also trim any nearby trees that have grown too close to the infected tree. C) Begin a long-term program of adding nutrients to the soil around the tree. D) Do nothing; allow the tree to die a natural death. 3) The author of the article intends to do which of the following by using the words "the trauma of losing such a majestic specimen"? A) Persuade B) Inform C) Entertain D) Express feeling 4) Which of the following sentences is reflective of the author stating an opinion? A) Oak wilt is a common disease capable of affecting entire neighborhoods. B) Ultimately, a chemical free approach to oak maintenance is the best approach. C) Insects such as termites, weevils, and borers can seriously damage oaks. D) Also, when oaks grow old enough, a general condition known as "oak decline" may take effect. 5) The author's description of chemical versus chemical-free interventions for mature tree maintenance is reflective of which of following types of text structure? A) Sequence B) Problem-solution C) Comparison-contrast D) Cause-effect

1) A 2) D 3) D 4) B 5) C

Read and follow the directions below. 1) Imagine three colored marbles in a jar; one is red and two are blue. 2) Remove a blue marble. 3) Add a yellow marble. 4) Add a red marble. 5) Remove a blue marble 6) Add a yellow marble. Which of the following is the number of marbles of each color the jar now contains? A) 2 red, 2 yellow B) 2 blue, 2 yellow C) 2 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow D) 2 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue

A) 2 red, 2 yellow

Sys: 121 Dis: 72 Heart Rate: 80 The diagram above represents a blood pressure monitor. Which of the following indicates the diastolic blood pressure reading? A) 72 B) 80 C) 121 D) 152

A) 72

The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are "dextral" and "diamond". Which of the following words is an entry on this page? A) Diamagnetic B) Dexterity C) Devilry D) Dewdrop

A) Diamagnetic

Jonathan was a debate champion "par excellence". He never became flustered; he always had a ready response. His introductions and conclusions were both concise and precise. Indeed, he had a well-deserved reputation for spouting "mots justes" The use of "___" in the text above signifies which of the following? A) Foreign phrases B) Emphasized words C) References to footnotes D) Words used in unconventional ways

A) Foreign phrases

Chapter 2: The Dinosaurs 1. Where They Lived A. Africa B. Asia C. Australia D. ______ E. North America 2.When They Lived 3. What They Ate Examine the headings above. Based on the pattern, which of the following is a reasonable heading to insert in the blank spot? A) China B) Europe C) Mexico D) Ukraine

B) Europe

An individual is planning to drive from Nebraska to visit family members who live in Nevada. Which of the following is the most appropriate source of information to help the individual obtain the shortest route to her destination? A) Car owner's manual B) Road atlas C) Encyclopedia D) Nevada tourism brochure

B) Road atlas

The man in black was extremely clever. He pretended to bump into the elderly gentleman, and he used the ensuing distraction to "pick" the old man's pocket. Based on the context, which of the following is the definition of the underlined word in the sentence above? A) To provoke B) To steal the contents of C) To find fault with D) To choose or select

B) To steal the contents of

William Altucher was no fan of Scottish cooking; a long series of journal entries from his traveling days can attest to that fact: The meat was smelly and unrecognizable, and it was stuffed into a casing equally vile and of equally unknown origin. The veggies, such that they were, had been boiled down to lifeless, colorless lumps. The sausages were accompanied by a soggy, beige pile that looked suspiciously like boiled oats - as if it were originally intended for the stable, not the dinner table. Despite his culinary displeasure, the journals reveal that Altucher returned to Scotland on 6 separate occasions. Which of the following signifies the use of the indentation in the passage above? A) A piece of dialogue B) A note from the author C) A quotation from another work D) A particularly important passage

C) A quotation from another work

A traveler wants relevant, unbiased information about Rotuma, a little-known island in the Pacific Ocean, before deciding whether or not to visit. Which of the following information sources is most likely to be helpful? A) European Travel 2009: A popular travel guidebook B) A Year in Rotuma: A travel memoir, publication data 1975 C) "Visit Tropical Rotuma": A travel brochure printed by the Rotuma Department of Tourism D) "A Guide to Pacific Island Destinations, 2009": An article covering all Pacific Islands

D) "A Guide to Pacific Island Destinations, 2009": An article covering all Pacific Islands

A voter is trying to decide whether or not to vote for Bill Williamson for political office. She plans to visit several Web sites to try to find unbiased information to help her make an informed decision. Based only on the following site names and tag lines, which of the following Websites is most likely to provide this information? A) www.billwilliamson.org: "Vote Bill Williamson for Congress" B) www.candidateblender.org: "Devoted to Political Satire Since 1987" C) www.saynotobillwilliamson.org: "Why to Vote No for Bill Williamson" D) www.candidatestance.org: "Providing Comprehensive Facts on Candidate Views"

D) www.candidatestance.org: "Providing Comprehensive Facts on Candidate Views"

Email Debra - I just heard about the new executive opening. It seems a little unusual to add new people there, especially when some of the other departments need staff. All that to the side, I think you should consider Alex Jones from Accounting. I think his skill are wasted at hi current job; he would make an excellent manager. He's done everything we asked him to, and more. Everyone down here likes him, and I can't imagine him doing anything to disappoint you - or the company, for that matter. Just call him up for an interview, and I think you'll see what I mean. Also - we're getting Chinese food delivered later, so give any menu requests to Andy. Regards, Hal 1) Which of the following is the main purpose of the e-mail? A) Author wants to chat. B) Author wants to protest the company's hiring priorities. C) The author wants Alex Jones to be considered for the executive job. D) The author wants to tell Debra about the Chinese food being delivered later. 2) Which of the following statements best describes the e-mail author's biases? A) He has no bias about who should get the job. B) He has a secret bias in favor of Alex Jones. C) He is open about his bias in favor of Alex Jones. D) His biases are difficult to assess.

1) C 2) C

Marley was a lean, quiet man who always seemed to blend into the background. When he entered a room for the first time, he had the peculiar habit of taking a long, hard look at every nook and cranny, as if carefully memorizing the location of the various pieces of furniture, the paintings, the knickknacks, the curios. He seemed quite a wealthy man, though no one knew his profession. He had moved into our neighborhood two years previously, during that summer when we had the record heat - the summer just before all the burglaries started. 1) Which of the following is a logical conclusion that may be drawn from this description? A) Is is likely that Marley is a private investigator. B) Marley prefers to be alone. C) Marley possibly committed the burglaries. D) The author does not care for Marley. 2) Based on a prior knowledge of literature, the reader can infer that this passage was taken from which of the following? A) History textbook B) Science fiction novel C) Academic dissertation D) Mystery novel 3) What is the author's likely purpose for writing this description of Marley? A) Make the neighborhood seem more alive by describing some of its residents. B) Give the reader a hint about whom committed the burglaries. C) Provide historical background. D) Describe a minor character's foibles in an entertaining way.

1) C 2) D 3) B

Carbon, 254, 559-64, 670 Cesium, 271, 655-6 Chrome, 219 Chromium, 220 Chromium alloys, 221-2, 503 Chromium oxidation, 223-4 A chemistry student wants to learn about a chromium alloy. Using the excerpt above from a science textbook's index, on which of the following pages should the student begin to look? A) 219 B) 220 C) 221 D) 223

C) 221

Each pain medicine has its own distinct benefits and drawbacks. Opiates, such as codeine, morphine, and a variety of derived products (such as hydrocodone and oxy) are extremely potent, but patients quickly build tolerance, and the potential for addiction is high. Another class of meds, which loose encompasses both aspirin and ibuprofen, reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. This makes these meds first-line treatments for many ailments, but caution must be used, as they can, to greater or lesser degrees, thin the blood. (Depending on the patient, the blood-thinning effect may be dangerous - but in some cases it may be desirable. Indeed, many odler adults take spirin precisely for its blood-thinning effect.) Acetaminophen stands by itself; it is not a narcotic and has no effect on swelling or inflammation. Its lack of a blood-thinning effect means that is is often prescribed in situations where ibuprofen is not. At unusually high doses it may cause stomach problems, though at recommended doses this is highly unusual. A 72-year-old individual who has a history of addiction problems has been told by his doctor to avoid blood thinners. After reading the above information, which of the following pain meds is an appropriate choice? A) Aspirin B) Ibuprofen C) Acetaminophen D) Morphine

C) Acetaminophen

Mrs. Crawford is a "gregarious" individual who can always be found laughing with friends. Which of the following is the definition of the word "gregarious"? A) High-spirited B) Energetic C) Sociable D) Inquisitive

C) Sociable