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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: 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.   Which of the following statement can be supported by evidence from the passage?

    A. There are no Elkinsiville Environmental Society members among the city’s politicians

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

    C. The Elkinsiville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate

    D. Politicians in Elkinsiville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.

    Answer Explanation

    This can be supported by the statement,” 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.”

  • Q #2: In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

    A. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most batteries in Asia during WWII

    B. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended

    C. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop’s family

    D. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops

    Answer Explanation

    According to the first paragraph, in 1943 while the war in the Pacific raged on, first Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command

  • Q #3: Peanut Butter Cookies Grandma Harry 30 minutes         Cookies/Desserts        Makes 1 dozen  1 egg white ¾ cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, and 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 the cookie sheet. These are very fragile. Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

    A. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack

    B. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven

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

    D. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously

    Answer Explanation

    The definition of beating eggs is stirring them vigorously.