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Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War I?

A. Social media and photographs

B. News articles and textbooks

C. Almanacs and music

D. Atlases and works of art

Answer Explanation:

News articles from the period of World War I and historical textbooks would be most useful

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Lexington and Concord The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common. While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage, following "Lexington and Concord"?

    A. American March from the Sea

    B. In the State of Massachusetts

    C. The Full Armies Face Off

    D. The Start of the Revolution

    Answer Explanation

     

    The passage describes the events that marked the beginning of the open warfare phase of the American War for Independence, specifically in Lexington and Concord. The shot fired at Lexington Common initiated hostilities between the American Minutemen and the British Regulars, resulting in casualties. This incident played a significant role in escalating tensions and ultimately marked the start of the revolution.

    Therefore, the subtitle "The Start of the Revolution" accurately captures the historical significance and context of the events described in the passage.

  • Q #2: Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. She froze, as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked She’s into motion, He broke into a run... in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the last few steps of each fight. Shia didn't stop running and he had burst through the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car, His heart continued racing until he was at home in bed. He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep, don't think I can work late anymore" Which of the following is the tone of the passage?

    A. Witty

    B. Aggressive

    C. Incredulous

    D. Tense

    Answer Explanation

    The author uses words such as heart pounding, loud crash, icy fear and heavy thumping which makes for a tense tone.

  • Q #3: The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you. Using evidence from the passage, which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader infer?

    A. They would rather be at a concert.

    B. They are overly emotional and dramatic.

    C. They enjoy the décor of most theaters

    D. They go to the theater as often as possible.

    Answer Explanation

    The author speaks fondly of theatrical productions and also talks about how vast the experience can be which shows that they go to theater as often as possible.

  • Q #4: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

    A. A memoir from a member of The Groundhog Club

    B. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

    C. A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania

    D. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.

    Answer Explanation

    Weather patterns in the last decade would determine the reliability of the predictions of the symbolic metrology of the Groundhog’s day.

  • Q #5: The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logical conclusion about the author?

    A. The author loves to attend theatrical productions.

    B. The author also enjoys concerts and movies.

    C. The author prefers musical comedies

    D. The author finds theatre seating comfortable

    Answer Explanation

    The author talks fondly about the best part about going to theater. The feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you.

  • Q #6: Peanut Butter Cookies Grandma Harry 30 minutes Cookies/Desserts Makes 1 dozen 1 egg white 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile. Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

    A. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

    B. Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance.

    C. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven.

    D. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack.

    Answer Explanation

    Beating eggs whites means stirring them vigorously is true.

  • Q #7: Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable tinkling of shattered glass. She froze, as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO's office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked She’s into motion, He broke into a run... in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the last few steps of each fight. Shia didn't stop running and he had burst through the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car, His heart continued racing until he was at home in bed. He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep, don't think I can work late anymore" Which of the following sources would be the best resource to find a list of other suspense novels?

    A. The online reviews of the novel

    B. A New York Times bestseller list

    C. A public library's digital catalog

    D. An encyclopedia entry about the suspense genre

    Answer Explanation

    The correct choice is Choice C: A public library’s digital catalog. This resource would likely have a comprehensive list of suspense novels, and you could even filter by author, publication date, or other criteria.

    The other options might contain some suspense novels, but they wouldn’t be as comprehensive or easy to search.

  • Q #8: Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War I, Lamarr learned that one of the military's new technologies, radio-controlled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped, frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Anthell, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn't quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr's system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn't until 20 years later, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr's system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. Just think, we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles. Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?

    A. She had many failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink

    B. She spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon.

    C. Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

    D. The technology of the era wasn't good enough to easily implement Lamar’s system

    Answer Explanation

    Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi clearly shows her significant contributions to the advancing of technology.

  • Q #9: Research shows that tipping in a restaurant has little to no effect on service. What tipping does do is enable restaurateurs to pay less than the federal minimum wage to servers and depend on customers to make up the difference between servers' salaries and the minimum wage. The U.S. federal minimum wage for servers is $2.13 per hour. Although minimum wage varies from state to state, it is safe to say that customers are paying the lion's share of servers' salaries. This practice leads to resentment on the part of customers, and it devalues servers. It's time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers.   Which of the following is the writer's main argument?

    A. The custom of tipping should be abolished, and servers should be paid a living wage.

    B. The federal rate for servers is too low.

    C. Servers should provide excellent service no matter how much they make

    D. Customers are resentful of having to help pay the salaries of servers.

    Answer Explanation

    According to the paragraph, it’s time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers.

  • Q #10: Clara Barton Timeline 1821: Clara Barton is born in North Oxford, Massachusetts. 1831: Barton cares for her brother David after he falls from a roof and is severely injured. 1855: Barton moves to Washington D.C. to work as the first female federal patent clerk. 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War. 1862: Barton works on the front lines as a self-taught nurse. 1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the Office of Missing Soldiers. 1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor. 1881: Barton petitions President Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the International Red Cross organization According to the timeline, which of the following events happens second after Clara is born?

    A. Barton works on the frontlines of the Civil War.

    B. Barton travels to Europe.

    C. Barton identifies anonymous soldiers.

    D. Barton works as a federal patent clerk.

    Answer Explanation

    According to the timeline, the second event that happens after Barton is born is Barton working as the first female federal patent clerk in Washington D.C.
    This occurs after her brother falls and injures his leg which is the first event after Clara's birth.