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Dear Aunt Suzanne I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. For an island that is only about 12 square miles, there is a lot to do and see on Inis Mor! After eating steak and vegetable stew and brown bread with butter, we went to the sweater market, where all kinds of woolen products are sold. The Aran Islands are known for their wool because sheep thrive here and generations have used woolen sweaters and hats to survive long cold days of fishing on the open sea. In fact, I learned that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and some are able to tell which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater! The Healy pattern is an interesting combination of twists and braids, and I found you a birthday souvenir with a beautiful example The next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We say ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also cimbed down to a mysterious rack formation known as "The Worm Hole." a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time. I'm excited to see you when I get home. I have lots more pictures to share! Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage?

A. An essay about irish agriculture

B. A journal entry about Dublin's food and weather

C. An instructional book on knitting

D. A postcard sent from the Aran Islands

Answer Explanation:

A postcard sent from the Aran Islands would have a comparable theme to the passage. Both the passage and the postcard would likely share themes related to the culture, scenery, and experiences on the Aran Islands, as well as potentially featuring images or descriptions of the island's landmarks and traditions.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?

    A. A speech celebrating community first responders

    B. A photograph of the damage taken by a bystander

    C. A pamphlet about local food and shelter resources

    D. A newspaper article about the natural disaster

    Answer Explanation

    Newspaper articles often contain detailed information about the extent of property damage, including estimates of the financial costs associated with repairing or rebuilding affected areas.

  • Q #2: Dear Aunt Suzanne I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. For an island that is only about 12 square miles, there is a lot to do and see on Inis Mor! After eating steak and vegetable stew and brown bread with butter, we went to the sweater market, where all kinds of woolen products are sold. The Aran Islands are known for their wool because sheep thrive here and generations have used woolen sweaters and hats to survive long cold days of fishing on the open sea. In fact, I learned that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and some are able to tell which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater! The Healy pattern is an interesting combination of twists and braids, and I found you a birthday souvenir with a beautiful example The next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We say ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also cimbed down to a mysterious rack formation known as "The Worm Hole." a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time. I'm excited to see you when I get home. I have lots more pictures to share! Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

    A. The Warm Hole refers to a serpent.

    B. Eva understands the Gaelic language.

    C. Bicycles are the only way to get around the island.

    D. Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.

    Answer Explanation

    The passage mentions that each family or clan on the Aran Islands has its own signature knitting pattern, with the Healy pattern being one example. This suggests that Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.

  • Q #3: Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsville, in the recent debate over how this work will go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway     Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage?

    A. Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.

    B. A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.

    C. There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city's politicians

    D. The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.

    Answer Explanation

    This is evident from the passage where the Chair of the Elkinsville Ecological Society expresses disagreement with the claim that the proposed expansion is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway, citing concerns about the construction of new-terrain highway.