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But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.   The phrase "Go to the brink" in the passage means __________

A. retreating from extreme danger

B. declare war on each other

C. advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it

D. commit suicide

Answer Explanation:

The passage suggests advancing to the stage of war by stating that: Nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: A student newspaper editor is adding images to newspaper article and finds a photograph of a woman smiling and standing in a swamp holding a large fish. With which of the following articles should the student expect to place the photo?

    A. Budget cuts looming for national park

    B. Construction to begin this week for chemistry, bio

    C. Increased rainfall expected this year, experts claim

    D. New species discovered by anthropology department alumna

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #2: But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink. The main point from the author's view is that __________  

    A. man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers

    B. man's destiny is not fully clear or visible

    C. man's soul and spirit are immortal

    D. human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation

    Answer Explanation

    The author states that: Man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible and that they threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

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    A. the donation is tax-deductible

    B. your donation helps others

    C. you can know where your money goes

    D. you can help train new teachers

    Answer Explanation

    The author states that; Very rarely do you get the chance to donate money and know exactly where your money is going but with our group-funding program, you can go online and look through thousands of teacher programs that are looking for funding