ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 Reading Questions
Extract:
Bessie Coleman, the first civilian licensed black pilot in the world, was born in 1892 to sharecroppers in Texas, where she attended a segregated school and worked with her family in the cotton fields. She dreamed of becoming a pilot but no flight school in America would accept her, so she moved to France to earn her pilot's license. When she returned to the U.S, she wanted to open a flight school for Black students. She became a stunt flier and performance for paying audiences, which she insisted be desegregated. Following her death in a plane crash in 1926, the Bessie Coleman Aero Club was established in Los Angeles in 1929. She was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2006
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct sequence of events in Bessie Coleman's life, as described in the extract, is that she was born to sharecroppers in Texas, moved to France to earn her pilot's license, and then returned to the U.S as a stunt pilot. Choice D accurately reflects this sequence. Bessie Coleman did not raise money as a stunt pilot to attend flight school in France (Choice A), she was not sent to France by her parents as a child to become a pilot and then open a flight school (Choice B), and she was not a pilot before being a sharecropper and living in France (Choice C). Therefore, Choice D is the correct answer.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A student is researching women's roles in literature. To access a list of sources related to this topic, the student should consult which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When conducting research on a specific topic, a bibliography serves as a crucial resource by providing a comprehensive list of sources that have been referenced or consulted. In the context of researching women's roles in literature, consulting a bibliography would assist the student in accessing a wide range of relevant sources. This resource not only aids in identifying key works but also helps in further exploration and understanding of the topic by offering a collection of valuable references.
Extract:
Basic breadmaking steps: first, the ingredients are mixed and kneaded to create a smooth, springy dough. Next comes the first rising stage, or bulk fermentation. The once-fermented dough is then cut and shaped before a second rising step, called proofing. This can take as little as an hour or as long as several hours. finally, the proofed dough is baked until a crispy golden crust forms and the interior is cooked through.
Question 3 of 5
According to the passage, which of the following phrases clarifies the order of the steps in basic breadmaking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: once-fermented dough is then cut' because it specifies a step that occurs after the first rising stage, which is the bulk fermentation. Cutting and shaping the once-fermented dough comes before the second rising step, known as proofing, effectively clarifying the order of the breadmaking process as outlined in the passage.
Extract:
Don't Look Back Now is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor) a woman who has moved across the country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith) however, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha's life- she got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it - especially tom this thriller is an exciting roller coaster that constantly keeps the audience guessing. director Juliette Che knows exactly how to manipulate the camera to capture every shadow and peripheral movement. keeping the viewer on edge. the close-up shots feel claustrophobic like the perspective is skewed. for another movie, this might be annoying. but for this one, it helps put the viewer in Keisha's suspicious shoes very well. with a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient, and Cho uses cinematography deftly to show the quick and jerky passage of time from Keisha's perspective. The performance are rocks solid all the way through joy Taylor is brittle and violent simmering below the surface with rage. you can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw. the strength she displays once the film shifts into the darker, triumphant second act is a wonder to behold. Kevin Highsmith gives off just the right vibe of charming and sinister as Tom, effortlessly shifting his enter performance between sweet and suddenly dangerous. This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre general you can find don't look back now at the Main Street Metroplex 12 and the movie Palace 20 starting Friday.
Question 4 of 5
What conclusion could a reader make from this passage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'There is a big twist in the second half of the movie.' The passage describes the film 'Don't Look Back Now' as a thriller that constantly keeps the audience guessing, with a dark and triumphant second act. The performance of the characters, particularly Keisha and Tom, is highlighted for creating tension and suspense. The passage suggests that there is a significant plot development or twist in the second half of the movie, making option B the most appropriate conclusion that a reader could draw from the provided text.
Extract:
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Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following options best describes how Thurman supports his argument?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thurman supports his argument by evoking feelings of annoyance and relief. He addresses common problems the audience may face with cutting cheese and butter, highlighting the frustration (annoyance) and then offering a solution that alleviates this frustration (relief). This emotional appeal is designed to resonate with the audience's experiences and create a sense of empathy and connection, making them more likely to consider the product being promoted.