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Title : TEAS 7 Reading~2025 Exam 4

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Category : ATI TEAS

Subcategory : Reading Exam(s)

Domain : Reading~2025

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Exam Year : 2025

Duration : 75 minutes

Total Questions : 10

Passing Score : 75%

Difficulty : Medium

Instructions : Read each question carefully and select the best answer. Manage your time effectively and ensure you answer all questions. Good luck!

Description : This section assesses one's ability to understand key ideas, text organization, and integrate knowledge from academic passages, informational texts.

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1 :
What is all this talk 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 and it is 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 are the cicadas loud, but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it is the male cicadas that are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, with sound like the roar of a loud engine. This is because male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing sound 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.
stimulus 1 of 5
Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?

The male and female mate in the trees

The female deposits the eggs

Nymphs drop to the ground

The female makes a clicking sound

Hint : 🔵 Focus on the immediate response from the female to the male's call.

Correct Answers:

The female makes a clicking sound

Rationale :

🔵 According to the passage, after the male cicada calls to the female, the female responds with a clicking sound when she is ready to mate.

🔵 This clicking sound is a response to the male cicada's call and occurs before the mating and egg-laying processes.

🔵 The mating and egg deposition happen later, once the female is ready to mate. The nymphs drop to the ground and burrow afterward, but this is not the first event in the sequence.

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2 : Cicada Emergence

Cicadas, those intriguing insects that emerge en masse after years of hiding underground, have captured the attention of both entomologists and the general public alike. These remarkable insects, known for their distinct chirping sounds and striking appearances, have a unique life cycle that is both fascinating and cyclical in nature.

The lifecycle of cicadas is a testament to the cyclical rhythms of nature. After spending several years in nymph form beneath the earth's surface, cicadas finally emerge during certain years in massive numbers. This phenomenon, known as a "cicada emergence," has become a subject of great interest and anticipation among enthusiasts. Entomologists study the patterns of these emergences, noting the regularity with which they occur.

What's even more captivating is the simultaneous surge of public interest that accompanies these cicada emergences. Communities come alive with discussions, articles, and even events centered around these creatures. It's as if cicadas have a way of bringing people together and rekindling their curiosity every few years.

The cyclical nature of cicada emergences can't be denied. Just like clockwork, these insects resurface, capturing our attention and reminding us of the beauty and complexity of the natural world. As the years go by and cicadas once again retreat underground, we can rest assured that their return, much like the changing seasons, is inevitable and awaited with eager anticipation.

Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?

Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are global

Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical

Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational

Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inexplicable

Hint : Look for repeated ideas that emphasize cycles or patterns.

Correct Answers:

Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical

Rationale :

The passage describes how cicadas emerge predictably and public interest follows a similar cycle.

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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.
A typical definition would describe the cicada as a large, noisy insect with long, transparent wings, predominantly found in warm regions. Going into greater detail, cicadas can be recognized by their short antennae and prominent wide-set eyes. They possess delicate, translucent wings, and their characteristic feature is their loudness. Among the animal kingdom, few creatures produce a more intense sound. Specifically, it's the male cicadas that create the cacophonous buzz, generating noise levels ranging from 80 to 100 decibels, akin to the roar of a powerful engine. This is achieved through the male cicadas' unique ability to produce a strident, high-pitched sound by vibrating two membranes on their abdomen known as tymbals, effectively turning their bodies into echo chambers or drums. In contrast, female cicadas cannot replicate this buzzing but respond with a distinctive 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.
Stimulus 2 of 5
Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?

Noisy

Delicate

Predictable

roar

Hint : 🔴Focus on words that imply annoyance or negative judgment.

Correct Answers:

Noisy

Rationale :

🔴 The word "noisy" is used in a somewhat negative light to describe the cicadas, implying that their loud sound is potentially annoying or undesirable.

🔴 While "noisy" can simply describe the cicadas' characteristic sound, in this context, it carries a slightly derogatory tone, suggesting that the sound is overwhelming or unpleasant.

🔴 The words "predictable", "delicate", and "roar" do not inherently convey a derogatory tone.

🔴"Predictable" refers to the nature of the cicadas' emergence but is not used to show negativity, and "delicate" and "roar" are neutral or descriptive terms.

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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.
stimulus 3 of 5
Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?

Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change

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

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

Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles

Hint : 🔵 Focus on how the media’s attention mirrors the natural cycles of the cicadas.

Correct Answers:

Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles

Rationale :

🔵 The passage starts by discussing the predictability of cicadas' emergence from the ground and the media's predictable focus on them.

🔵 The author directly compares the cyclical emergence of cicadas with the media's predictable coverage, implying that the media attention follows the same pattern every time cicadas emerge.

🔵 The passage doesn't discuss climate change, disinformation, or near extinction, but rather emphasizes how the media's focus on cicadas is as regular and expected as their life cycle.

🔵 The phrase "predictably as the cicadas themselves" directly ties the theme to predictability in both the media's behavior and the cicadas' life cycle.

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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 dec. bels, with "ke 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 int 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.
stimulus 4 of 5
Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing sound?

To attract a mate

To orient via echolocation

To ward off predators

To locate food sources

Hint : 🔵Focus on the male cicada’s purpose of attracting a mate through sound.

Correct Answers:

To attract a mate

Rationale :

🔵 The passage explicitly states that male cicadas make a loud buzzing sound to attract female cicadas when they are ready to mate.

🔵 The clicking sound from the female is described as a response to the male’s buzzing, further confirming that the purpose of the male's buzzing is mate attraction.

🔵 The passage does not suggest that the buzzing sound is used for echolocation, warding off predators, or locating food sources. 🔵The purpose is mating-related.

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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 dec. bels, with "ke 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 int 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.
stimulus 5 of 5
Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen

The male cicada makes a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals..”

“Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing..”

. “..the cicada is a large, loud insect..”

:..the female deposits the eggs into the bark..”

Hint : 🔹Look for statements that explain differences between males and females.

Correct Answers:

“Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing..”

Rationale :

🔵 The passage explicitly states that female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, which implies that they do not have the tymbals (membranes) on their abdomen that are responsible for producing the high-pitched sound.

🔵 This is the key piece of evidence that directly addresses the lack of tymbals in female cicadas, as they do not produce the same buzzing sound as the males.

🔵 The other statements, such as the description of the cicada as a large, loud insect or the female's egg-laying behavior, do not address the absence of tymbals in female cicadas.

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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.
stimulus 1 of 2
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most batteries in Asia during WWII

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

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

Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops

Hint : 🔷 Focus on the timeline of her activities and role during the war.

Correct Answers:

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

Rationale :

🔷 The passage discusses Eleanor Roosevelt’s actions during the war in the Pacific, noting her significant contributions to troop morale.

🔷 It provides a timeline that shows she was already traveling and speaking to the troops during the conflict, implying that she had already assumed the role of First Lady before the end of the war in the Pacific.

🔷 The passage does not mention her presence during battles, hand-writing notes, or her personal feelings about giving speeches, making these options incorrect conclusions.

🔷 The correct conclusion reflects the timing of her role as First Lady, which aligns with her active involvement in supporting the troops during the war.

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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.
stimulus 2 of 2
Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author’s point of view?

A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the pacific theater

A brochure about women’s contributions to the U.S war effort

A newspaper clipping from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1994

A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

Hint : 🔵Look for sources that would present a more critical or adversarial view of Roosevelt.

Correct Answers:

A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

Rationale :

🔵 The passage presents Eleanor Roosevelt as a courageous and compassionate leader, traveling extensively to support the troops during the war in the Pacific.

🔵 A historical Japanese military document would likely have a very different perspective on Roosevelt, possibly portraying her as part of the enemy’s effort, or even discussing how to damage the morale of the enemy, including U.S. troops.

🔵 This contrasts with the positive tone in the passage, where Roosevelt is depicted as a moral booster for the troops.

🔵 The other options do not provide a contrasting view; they would likely emphasize her contributions to the war effort from a supportive or neutral standpoint.

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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 this 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 healthy 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 saw ancient rums, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as the “wormhole,” a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves ad looks like houses of a terrible serpent. The wormhole will be difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic. Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier fame.
stimulus 1 of 6
According to the passage, which of the following events happens last?

Eva eats steak and vegetable stew

Eva took a ferry from Galway

Eva purchases a patterned sweater

Eva takes a bus to Dublin

Hint : 🔵 Focus on the sequence of events as described in the passage.

Correct Answers:

Eva takes a bus to Dublin

Rationale :

🔵 The passage describes Eva’s activities in chronological order, beginning with her taking the ferry from Galway to Inis Mor and then eating steak and vegetable stew.

🔵 After that, she purchases a patterned sweater and continues by renting bicycles to explore the island.

🔵 The final event described in the passage is her taking a bus from Galway back to Dublin, which happens last in the sequence.

🔵 This indicates that Eva’s bus ride is the final event of her trip in the passage.

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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 this 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 saw ancient rums, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as the “wormhole,” a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves ad looks like houses of a terrible serpent. The wormhole will be difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic. Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier fame.
stimulus 2 0f 6
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

Eva understands the Gaelic language

Bicycles are the only way to get around the island

The Worm Hole refers to a serpent

Healy is the name of an Iris family or clan

Hint : ♦ Focus on the reference to the Healy pattern and its connection to a family or clan.

Correct Answers:

Healy is the name of an Iris family or clan

Rationale :

💎 The passage explains that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and that some can identify which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater.

💎 It specifically mentions the Healy pattern, indicating that Healy is a name of a family or clan.

💎 There is no indication that Eva understands Gaelic, that bicycles are the only way to get around, or that the Worm Hole refers to a serpent, as the serpent-like appearance is only described in metaphor.

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