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I sit on the headlands of Neah Bay, Washington, and watch a mother humpback and her calf slip through the icy Pacific waters. I recognize this whale by her distinctive tail pattern, as unique to this humpback as my fingerprints are to me. Once, heavy hunting using harpoons extirpated the species from the region, and only a ban on whaling allowed populations of humpbacks to recover.As this gray female rises to the surface, she exhales, sending up a spout nearly 20 feet high. She rolls on her side and lifts her scalloped-edge flipper in salute, then slaps it on the water. I adjust my lens and take my shot. This is the only type of whale hunting I find acceptable with a camera.Stimulus 2 of 2Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
In the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water.
Rationale:
✅ The passage vividly describes a humpback whale rising to the surface, exhaling a 20-foot spout, and slapping her scalloped-edge flipper on the water.
✅ The writer focuses on observing and photographing these natural behaviors, not on making an argument about photography or conservation methods.
✅ Specific actions like surfacing, breathing, and slapping are detailed observations, matching exactly what the passage narrates.
✅ This choice directly reflects the events described without adding interpretation or additional argument.
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Answer Choices:
A. The federal government's spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United States.
B. The federal government's spending on the space program helps to encourage economic growth.
C. $1.5 billion was budgeted last year for social programs, while $10 million went to the space program.
D. Of the 41 million people who have received federal assistance, only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through the space program.
The Santa Barbara Journal": Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Force Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderate success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight, expectations for the Delta IV Heavy have far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what's happening in the universe.Stimulus 2 of 2Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?
Answer Choices:
A. The space program evokes a variety of reactions.
B. Technical innovation can sometimes lead to tragedies.
C. Space travel inspires the populace to look beyond our planet.
D. Economics play an important role in society.
A Day with HumpbacksI sit on the headlands of Neah Bay, Washington, and watch a mother humpback and her calf slip through the icy Pacific waters. I recognize this whale by her distinctive tail pattern, as unique to this humpback as my fingerprints are to me. Once, heavy hunting using harpoons extirpated the species from the region, and only a ban on whaling allowed populations of humpbacks to recover.As this gray female rises to the surface, she exhales, sending up a spout nearly 20 feet high. She rolls on her side and lifts her scalloped-edge flipper in salute, then slaps it on the water. I adjust my lens and take my shot. This is the only type of whale hunting I find acceptable with a camera.Stimulus 1 of 2Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.
B. This particular humpback whale has never been seen previously by the author.
C. Cameras and harpoons are both ways of hunting humpback whales.
D. Humpback whales travel in waters near Washington.
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 2Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.
B. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop's family.
C. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WW II
D. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.
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 2Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author's point of view?
Answer Choices:
A. A brochure about women's contributions to the U.S. war effort
B. A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the Pacific theater
C. A newspaper clipping from The Honolulu Stor-Bulletin in 1944
D. A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale.
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- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Comprehensive Teas 7 Exam(s)
- Domain: Comprehensive Teas 7~2025
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