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Letter from the chair of Elkinsiville society Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the Interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsiville. In the recent debate over how it this work 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 Elkinsiville 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. Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?

A. A brochure from the Elkinsiville Chamber of Commerce

B. The opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper

C. A flyer in the bulletin board at the Elkinsiville City Hall

D. A search grade search textbook at Elkinsiville High School

Answer Explanation:

The paragraph expresses the opinion of the Elkinsiville Ecological Society and is therefore likely to be published on the opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text?  

    A. Index

    B. Bibliography

    C. Appendix

    D. Glossary

    Answer Explanation

    An appendix contains supplementary material that is not an essential part of the text itself

    Bibliography is a list of sources e.g. books, articles and websites, used to write an assignment.

  • Q #2: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. The 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 metrologist. 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, the groundhog, Punxsutawney Grounding Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these rituals and 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 the Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to the Punxsutawney Phil and all the fun inspires each year might provide the loath of hope needed to reach the end of winter. Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase “Groundhog Day” is likely to produce information about the origin of Grounding Day?

    A. Habitat and diet

    B. Weather and farming

    C. History and folklore

    D. Holiday and festivities

    Answer Explanation

    The passage is about the origin of the ground hog day and the legend around it.

  • Q #3: What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it but in fact the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, with " the roar of a loud engine", This is because male cicadas make a strident high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.   Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?

    A. Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change

    B. Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about the cicada life cycle

    C. Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause of the cicada’s near extinction

    D. Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles

    Answer Explanation

    According to the passage, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge