Exam 3: ATI-TEAS-Reading

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2 oz. (56 mg.) Servings per container: 3 Amount per serving Calories                        200    Calories from fat          5 _____________________________                                % Daily Value * Total Fat 0.5g                  1%      Saturated fat 0g         0%      Trans Fat 0g                  Cholesterol 0mg               0% Sodium 1000mg                42%   Potassium 105mg              3%       Total Carb 40g                  13%        Dietary Fiber 1g          5%        Sugars 3g Protein 5g _____________________________ Vitamin A                         0% Vitamin C                          0% Calcium                             0% Iron                                    8% Thiamin                             15% Riboflavin                           6% Niacin                                10% Folic Acid                           15% * Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.                             Calories:            2,000       2,500 Total Fat            Less than          65g            80g Sat Fat               Less than          20g            25g Cholesterol        Less than          300mg      300mg Sodium              Less than          2,400mg   2,400mg Total Carb                                     300g          375g Dietary Fiber                                 25g            30g Which of the following statements is true, based on information found on the food label?

Marie Curie Marie Curie (1867 - 1934) was a famous Polish scientist and Nobel Prize winner. While she is often regarded as an important historical figure, most people may not realize the extent of Curie's accomplishments in the scientific field, let alone the remaining impact these effects have had on modern scientific developments. Originally named Maria Sklodowska, the famous scientist was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1867. Due to her family's involvement in government affairs, the Sklodowska family suffered a significant economic loss and they were forced to give up their property during the Polish national uprisings. Despite the economic challenges faced by her family, Marie was adamant in pursuing her education and was known for her prodigious memory from a young age. After working diligently as a teacher in Poland, Marie made her way to Paris in 1891 to study at the Sorbonne (the University of Paris). Brought together by their mutual passion for science, Marie met her future husband, Pierre Curie, in 1894. Their marriage the following year marked the beginning of a series of scientific breakthroughs. The pair seemed destined to make a difference in the scientific field due to their passion for physics and chemistry. Together, they discovered two new elements: polonium and radium. Marie devoted her research towards obtaining a pure form of radium in the metallic state, but struggled to finalize the project. In the meantime, she penned the term "radioactivity" after following Henri Becquerel's discovery of the phenomenon in 1896. Soon after, Marie, along with her husband Pierre and Becquerel, won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903. After Pierre's sudden death in 1906, Marie continued her experiments and research mostly on her own, all while raising her two daughters, Irene and Eve. During the years after her husband's death, Curie was installed as the first female professor at the Sorbonne in 1906 and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for the isolation of a pure form of radium in 1911. When it comes to Curie's varied achievements, her research on the use of X-radiography is most often hailed as her greatest, as it would later pave the way towards treating illnesses and advancing the medicinal field. Due to the nature of her research and her time as a radiologist in field hospitals, Curie was often unprotected when exposed to X-rays. Decades of this exposure lead to her death from leukemia in 1934. Despite the initial adversity and hardship faced by Curie, she contributed groundbreaking findings in the scientific field. Her immense contributions have not just made an impact when it comes to science, though. Curie is also an important symbol for women's history, as she was able to defy traditional stereotypes of women during her lifetime, and was the first woman in history to win a Nobel Prize. By realizing the hurdles that Curie faced in her early years, her desire to change the scientific field for the better, and her astounding accomplishments, one can come to truly understand and appreciate Curie's achievements. What is the meaning of the word "prodigious", as used in the second paragraph?

buckle N) 1) a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap 2)  a similarly shaped ornament on a shoe V) 3) to fasten or decorate with a buckle 4) to yield and give way under pressure or strain Which of the definitions in the dictionary best fits the sentence: "The shoemaker is also able to fix belt buckles"?

Dolly the Sheep The topic of human reproductive cloning has been highly debated for decades. However, the world's most famous clone was actually a sheep. Dolly the Sheep (July 5, 1996 - February 14, 2003) was the first mammal to have been successfully cloned from an adult cell. Cloned at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, Scotland, it took seven months for Dolly's cloning to be publicly announced. Once the success of the experiment was made known, though, it was considered by some to be a scientific, revolutionary breakthrough that changed the history of cloning. Most people probably do not realize that cloning has existed since the beginning of time. For example, organisms such as bacteria create offspring that are genetically identical to the parent through asexual reproduction, the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms. In biotechnology, cloning is known as the process of producing copies of cells or DNA fragments. In the cloning of Dolly the Sheep, British biologists called upon the somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) technique. The SCNT technique is a process in which the nucleus from an ordinary, adult cell is transferred into an enucleated oocyte, or commonly known as an unfertilized, developing egg cell. Then, the hybrid cell is divided by an electric shock and implanted in a surrogate mother. In this case, Dolly the Sheep had three mothers, one of which provided the egg, one that provided the DNA, and one that carried the cloned embryo to term. The SCNT process is not only a substantially effective form of animal cloning, but it results in a creature having nearly the same genetic potential as the one providing the nuclear DNA. Interestingly, while Dolly the Sheep is considered to be the most famous cloning experiment, it was not the first time that an animal had been cloned. In fact, other sheep had been cloned in 1984 and 1995, but these experiments were not as notable since they involved embryonic and fetal cells. The fact that Dolly the Sheep had been made from adult cells is what set the experiment apart from the rest. This successful cloning broke new ground in both biology and medicine, as it proved that genetic material from a specific adult cell could be programmed to grow a completely different organism. Dolly the Sheep also triggered an intense worldwide response and a burning debate regarding bioethics. Skeptics and critics of the SCNT technique argued that the process could be used to create human clones, which could act as a violation of human dignity. Some countries even banned cloning and considered it illegal. Those in favor of the SCNT technique, on the other hand, argued that SCNT could help improve understanding of aging and genetics, while also leading to the production of cheaper medicines. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 5?

Twins are obviously very close. They share not only genes but friends, bedrooms, and even secrets. But might it be possible that they share thoughts-without even opening their mouths? Many twins-as many as 20%-claim to share something far more mysterious: a special psychic connection. Take the case of Gemma Houghton. In 2009, she had the strange feeling that her sister Leanne desperately needed her help. So she walked upstairs to the bathroom, where she found Leanne unconscious in a bathtub full of water. She had suffered a seizure had nearly drowned. Fortunately, Gemma arrived in time to save her sister. But as inexplicable as this may seem, perhaps it's not so mysterious after all. Leanne had had seizures in the past and Gemma had been warned to watch out for her. Knowing that it was dangerous for Leanne to be alone in water, it's not surprising that Gemma might have become concerned for her after a few minutes of hearing no activity from upstairs. It's likely that any other family member would have acted just as Gemma did. Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the last sentence of the passage?

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Use the pie chart below to answer the question. Which  of the following age categories accounts for the least amount of website traffic?

A student is writing a research paper about the percentage of university students who speak more than one language. Which of the following should she consult for scholarly statistical data?

Your friend calls and says, "I have a lot to do this morning. Before I pick you up to go to the movies, I need to clean out the garage and tidy up the back yard." When will you go to the movies?

Which of the following resources would be the most useful for a writer who is trying to determine the subtle differences in meaning between two different words?

Arachnophobia: The Fear of Spiders Have you ever jumped at the unexpected sight of a black eight-legged spider? If you have, you are not alone. It has been estimated that as many as one in three women and one in four men have experienced varying degrees of arachnophobia, more commonly known as a fear of spiders. Since the term phobia means an extreme fear of a particular object or idea, not everyone who dislikes spiders has a phobia. In fact, the level of fear experienced by people with classic cases of arachnophobia includes interruptions of daily life, such as refusing to clean the house in fear of finding a spider or cobweb. Although the exact reason behind society's fear of spiders is still up to question, scientists have provided various theories that shed light on the possible reasoning behind the phenomenon. One theory, for example, dates back to our ancestors. While most spiders do not pose a serious risk to humans, they are in some way venomous, and a fear of spiders in Paleolithic times may have helped humans survive and reproduce. Other scientists, however, disagree with this theory, since fears of deadlier animals and insects (such as scorpions and tigers) are not as common as arachnophobia. Some scientists have also posited that the fear of spiders came about from negativity regarding the species that has been passed down through generations. In other words, even if most spiders aren't deadly, people have been taught to have strong, negative reactions to them throughout history. Psychologists have put forth two major cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT) aimed at helping those experiencing the potentially debilitating effects of arachnophobia, which can include not being able to go to work or perform daily tasks. The first CBT technique, known as Cognitive Reframing, helps change the way a patient perceives various triggers. The goal of this technique is to change one's physical reaction to spiders, thus eliminating the severity of the phobia. Those who undergo this therapy are encouraged to challenge the fearful thoughts associated with spiders and replace them with positive thoughts. Systematic Desensitization, on the other hand, is a product of classical conditioning and behavioral therapy. This therapy includes relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, which seek to calm stressful physical responses to the phobia. In more intense cases of arachnophobia, however, antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications are prescribed as a way to coincide with the effects of CBT therapy and offer additional support. Psychologists believe that the combination of medication and CBT therapy could lead to quicker, more stable results in patients. Interestingly, virtual reality therapy, which includes fake, virtual representations of phobias, may be just as effective as traditional treatments. However, a virtual eight-legged spider is not as scary as the real thing! Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 4?

Which of the following statements represents factual information?

Use the schedule below to answer the question. The Terrible Twos (G, 90 min.) 1:00 pm 3:45 pm 5:30 pm 8:00 pm I'll Be Seeing You (PG-13, 97 min.) 11:10 am 1:00 pm 3:20 pm 5:45 pm 7:30 pm Creature Lake (PG-13, 109 min.) 11:45 am 1:15 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm 8:45 pm The Mummy's Revenge (R, 120 min.) 11:30 am 2:00 pm 4:45 pm 7:30 pm 10:00 pm Home on the Range (R, 90 min.) 1:15 pm 3:00 pm 6:45 pm 10:15 pm The Asteroid (R, 105 min.) 2:00 pm 3:15 pm 5:30 pm 7:45 pm Adult general admission $10.00. Children's admission $5.00 · Students are offered a $2.50 discount on all movies starting before 6:00 pm. · Seniors receive a 50% discount on all shows starting before noon. How many movies could a student see at the discounted price?

Where would a student look to find out more information about a certain event in history?

To: All Young's City Books staff From: Charles Young Date: 3 January Subject: Staff Recommendations As you know, when our customers browse for books, they often ask you for recommendations. As you may also know, February is Contemporary African American Writers Month. In honor of that, I'd like to create a display on the west wall of our store that highlights our staff's recommendations for books by African American writers. I'd like for every employee to choose a book you enjoyed reading and write a short synopsis (a paragraph is fine) of the book and describe why you recommend it. Recommendations can be written on a form that is available from Jenny at the special orders desk and should be submitted to me by the end of next week. That will give us plenty of time to create the display. In addition, the book that you recommend should be written by an African American writer who is currently living. The book can be fiction or nonfiction and must've been published within the last ten years. Your recommendation will be displayed next to copies of the book. I know that all of you are avid readers. I'm looking forward to seeing our customers' reactions to this display and to your knowledge and expertise. Thank you, Charles What does Mr. Young mention about Young's City Books' customers?

Use the recipe below to answer the question. Cheesy Bacon Chicken w/ Mushrooms Prep: 25 m Cook: 25 m Ready In: 1 h 20 m Ingredients ● 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness ● 2 tsp. seasoning salt ● 6 slices bacon, cut in half ● 1/2 c. prepared yellow mustard ● 1/2 c. honey ● 1/4 c. light corn syrup ● 1/4 c. mayonnaise ● 1 tsp. dried onion flakes ● 1 tbs. vegetable oil ● 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms ● 2 c. shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese ● 2 tbs. chopped fresh parsley Directions 1) Rub the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp. Set aside. 3) In a medium bowl make the sauce: combine the mustard, honey, corn syrup, mayonnaise and dried onion flakes. Remove half of sauce, cover and refrigerate to serve later. 4) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breasts in the skillet and fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and place the breasts into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Apply the honey mustard sauce to each breast, then layer each breast with mushrooms and bacon. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese. 5) Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and serve with the reserved honey mustard sauce. How much vegetable oil should be used to pan fry the chicken?

Long before the weather forecast appeared on the nightly local news, farmers had their own way of predicting the weather. This makes sense because, after all, their livelihood depended on it. While some people might discount their predictions as mere tall tales, there is indeed some truth in many of their sayings. For instance, there is an old saying: "Frogs croaking in the lagoon means rain will come real soon." Frogs are cold-blooded amphibians, so they require moist skin and relatively high temperatures to be active. Their croaking implies that the temperature and humidity are high-and these can often precede summer thunderstorms. Far from being a pest, this creature can actually give a farmer insight into approaching weather patterns. It's probably even be more accurate than a weather forecast on the nightly news! What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?

During the 18th century, toll roads began appearing all over England, spreading from London all the way to Scotland. But these roads were made of small stones piled on top of mud, so even a light rain could render them impassable. A blind engineer named John Metcalf came up with a solution. He insisted that roads have a strong stone foundation. He "crowned" the roads too, meaning that he made them higher in the middle than on the sides. He added a ditch on either side, providing proper drainage to keep the roadways from caving in due to excess moisture. This also prevented potholes. But his methods proved costly and many local governments were loath to pay the construction costs. Undeterred, Metcalf challenged a colonel to race him to London. Thanks to the lousy road conditions, he made it to the city on foot faster than the colonel could get there in his horse-drawn buggy. As a result, towns across England began adopting Metcalf's engineering ideas. Even today, many of these ideas are still in use not only in England but around the world. Which of the following inferences can be made about roads in England as a result of Metcalf's race with the colonel?

Which of the following statements represents factual information?