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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?
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Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.
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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 A social media post: @ggh723The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds.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 1 of 2Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?
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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?
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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.
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?
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A. In the passage, the writer argues that beluga whales are so endangered, you should only hunt them with your camera.
B. In the passage, the writer describes taking many photographs as the whale frolics in the icy Pacific Ocean.
C. In the passage, the writer argues the benefits of photographing whales to enable their identification.
D. In the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water.
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?
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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?
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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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