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Dear Aunt SuzanneI 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 Inis 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 exampleThe next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as "The Worm Hole," a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time.I'm excited to see you when i get home. I have lots more pictures to share!Love, EvaStimulus: 4 of 6Which of the following words used in the passage indicates Eva's opinion?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Stuck
Rationale:
🔶 The word "stuck" expresses Eva’s personal opinion that the island feels frozen in an earlier time period, rather than moving forward with the modern world.
🔶 Unlike descriptive terms like "prehistoric" or "ancient," which are factual, "stuck" implies a subjective judgment about the island's unchanged way of life.
🔶 Eva uses "stuck" after mentioning the Gaelic-speaking local, reinforcing her impression that the island remains closely tied to its historical roots.
🔶 Therefore, "stuck" clearly reflects Eva's personal feeling about Inis Mor, highlighting her emotional response rather than stating an objective fact.
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Dear Aunt SuzanneI 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 Inis 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 exampleThe next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as "The Worm Hole," a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time.I'm excited to see you when i get home. I have lots more pictures to share!Love, EvaStimulus: 2 of 6Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. Eva understands the Gaelic language,
B. Bicycles are the only way to get around the island
C. The Worm Hole refers to a serpent.
D. Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan,
Dear Aunt SuzanneI 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 Inis 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 exampleThe next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as "The Worm Hole," a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time.I'm excited to see you when i get home. I have lots more pictures to share!Love, EvaStimulus: 3 of 6Which of the following sentences accurately summarizes the passage?
Answer Choices:
A. On a personal trip abroad, Eva is focused on seeing as much as possible in a short amount of time and gathering souvenirs for everyone she knows.
B. On a school trip to Ireland, Eva has spent time in the Aran Islands, where she has learned about the culture and visited several significant landmarks.
C. in an email to her aunt, Eva brags about touring Ireland and the extravagant purchases she has made there.
D. In an email to her aunt, Eva reports that the Aran Islands contain a strong agricultural community with long-standing traditions.
Dear Aunt SuzanneI 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 Inis 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 exampleThe next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as "The Worm Hole," a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only spoke Gaelic! Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time.I'm excited to see you when i get home. I have lots more pictures to share!Love, EvaStimulus: 5 of 6Which of the following details supports the inference that Eva's family has Irish roots?
Answer Choices:
A. Eva is communicating with her aunt while on a class trip to Ireland.
B. Eva is taking a lot of pictures while on her trip to Ireland.
C. Eve has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt
D. Eva is learning about the culture and traditions in Ireland
Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Reading Exam(s)
- Domain: Reading~2025
- Answer Choices: 4