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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.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T- shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

    A. Idle

    B. Slow

    C. Considerate

    D. Meticulous

    Answer Explanation

    Tommy is shown to be careful and precise in his actions, such as cleaning his boots and changing his clothes in a specific routine.

  • 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 did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.

    B. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WWII.

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

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

    Answer Explanation

    This conclusion is supported by the information that in 1943, during the war in the Pacific, Eleanor Roosevelt, as First Lady, went to rally the troops' spirits. This implies that she was First Lady during the war, which suggests that she assumed the role before the war in the Pacific ended.

  • Q #3: Peanut Butter Cookies   Grandma Harry           30 minutes      Cookies/Dessert          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. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven.

    B. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

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

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

    Answer Explanation

    The statement "Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously" is true. In culinary terms, "beating" typically involves stirring vigorously to incorporate air and create a foam-like texture.