Exam 3: ATI-TEAS-Reading

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From: Tom Smith (tsmith@oceansideinn.com) To: June Parker (jparker@mail.com) Subject: Response to Inquiry Date: May 30 Dear Ms. Parker, Thank you for contacting us here at the Oceanside Inn. We would be happy to provide you with accommodations for you and your family during your stay here next month. However, all of our suites are booked during the lodging dates that you requested in your email. I can offer you a possible solution. We can book your family in two rooms at the end of the hallway. The two rooms would be right next to each other, and you would have some privacy away from the other guests. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and two queen-sized beds. In addition, there is an interior door linking the two rooms to each other. We hope that these rooms will suit your needs. If so, we will be happy to book you into the rooms for five days starting on June 3rd. The rooms run for $85 per night, and we offer a 10% Drivers' Club discount, if you happen to be a member. The price includes a buffet breakfast. Would you like to proceed with this reservation? If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. Sincerely, Tom Smith Desk Manager, Oceanside Inn What logical prediction can be made, based on information found in the email?

You encounter the following sentence while reading: Laura buckled under the pressure put forth by her parents to pass the exam. You have not heard the word "buckled" used in this way before, so you look it up in the dictionary and find the following: 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: "Laura buckled under the pressure put forth by her parents to pass the exam"?

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. Which of the following is the main idea in the last paragraph?

Where would a student look to find letters written by community members reacting to various news items?

To: All Daystar Employees From: Management Information Services Date: July 7 Dear Daystar Employees, This is to remind you all that as of August 1st, your old company email address (employeename@loganindustries.com) will change to employeename@daystar.com to reflect the results of the recent buyout. Your previous email account will continue to be available from now until 6 pm on September 1, after which you will no longer be able to access the old account directly. It will be possible, however, to forward emails from your old Logan Industries address to the new Daystar address. At any time from July 15 through September 30, you may go on to the main Daystar Corporation website and navigate to the "Online Services" portal to find instructions on how to transfer information from one account to the other. You will be able to transfer personal information, email contacts, and more at this location. You will also be able to activate an automatic forwarding system for emails that are sent to your old address. The forwarding system will be available for the three months following the changeover, until September 30. After September 30, emails sent to the old address will no longer be forwarded, and you will not be able to retrieve them without assistance from Management Information Services. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Management Information Services department at extension 3124. Thank you, John Sanchez Team Leader, Management Information Services Which of the following inferences can be made, based on information found in the passage?

Index Physical Therapy, 13, 24, 57-89      Licensing exams………………………..57-66      Appointment procedures………………67-81      Understanding bones………….………82-120 Massage Therapy, 18, 120-145       Breath work………..…………….123-138     Techniques……………….…….139-142       Connecting mind and body…….143-149 Mindfulness Techniques, 10, 150-189       Reiki Technique………..…………….168-179       Quieting the mind……………….…….180-186       Thinking peacefully…………………….187-189 Using the index above, which of the following page ranges should someone refer to for information on arranging physical therapy sessions?

Superhero flicks are one hot genre of movies today. And why not? After all, they're the most interesting genre of film on tap today. For the past several years, a number of the top grossing cinematic offerings have been superhero movies. But how can a genre that used to target mainly children be so popular today? One reason is that superheroes are just plain good people. They show an astonishing level of virtue and humanity, and this is easy to identify with. A superhero is the kind of person that we are or that we hope to become. Additionally, superhero origin stories often deal with death and loss, and this can evoke a sympathetic response from the audience. Take Batman, for instance. For most of his life, he has struggled with the memory of watching his parents die. And who among us hasn't felt a similar sting of loss? So in a world of evil and misfortune, people love to see their superheroes who act as symbols of virtue and who vanquish villains-as well as their own weaknesses. Which of the following data support one of the author's assertions for why superhero movies are so popular today?

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Alone, I stopped and debated with myself which way I should go next.  Which of the following definitions is correct for "debated" as used in the sentence above?

A friend calls and tells you, "Before I pick you up to go to the baseball game, I have to grab some lunch. Then I have to get the car washed. I'll see you when I'm done with those things." When should you expect your friend to pick you up?

Whether we like it or not, global climate change will have pronounced effects on the world we live in. Oddly enough, climate change brings with it some minor positive effects. For instance, the frost-free growing season will lengthen. This means that farmers will have a longer period of time in which to grow crops. Ultimately, some farmers may be able to plant and harvest two crops per year, rather than just one. But for every positive effect, there are ten negative ones. Temperatures will continue to rise. Of course, this could spell the doom for polar ice caps. Climate change also brings with it changes in precipitation patterns. More precipitation is expected for the northern U.S., while much less is expected for the Southwest. But perhaps more than anything else, climate change could devastate our coastal cities. Experts estimate that sea levels will rise one to four feet within the next sixty years. So, while not all of the results of climate change are negative, we clearly stand to lose more than we gain. Which of the following words would the author use to describe the effects of climate change?

Most of us get a dirty look every so often, and we usually don't think much of it. But in many places around the world, "the evil eye" is taken very seriously and requires special action to avoid harm-or even death. Simply put, the evil eye is a look given by someone that is said to convey the power of a magical curse and cause some type of misfortune for another person. According to tradition, babies and children are most susceptible to harm from the evil eye. In many countries, including Greece, Romania, and India, praising a child publicly can invite the attention of the evil eye. In order to ward off the evil eye, parents of thoughtlessly praised children may ask the person who gave the compliment to spit in the child's face! In this way, the child's status is reduced, thus eliminating the need to give the child the evil eye. The best way to deal with the evil eye is to avoid it altogether. Since that's not always possible, lucky charms and amulets-often blue to symbolize heaven or godliness-can be worn. Whatever the truth regarding the evil eye, these charms should be worn at all times. After all, they're beautiful and can act as a great conversation starter! Which of the following is a statement of the author's opinion and does not represent factual information?

In the days when the Church dominated everyday life, troubadours became well-known secular entertainers who could move beyond religious themes and explore love and politics. They were most popular between 1100 and 1350 A.D. Troubadours often entertained kings and queens at court and frequently enjoyed many of the pleasures and privileges enjoyed by the wealthiest members of society, which was at the time a very much a male-dominated world. But interestingly, entertaining as a trobairitz, or female troubadour, gave some women the opportunity to enjoy a prominent career in what began as a "males-only" field. Although their work is less prolific than that of male troubadours, surviving manuscripts clearly show that women were highly capable poets and musicians. Female poetry pertaining to love tended to offer a less idealized and more accurate conception than the poetry of their male counterparts. In addition, it showed a more conversational and less flourished style of writing. In this way, it intended to more closely depict a more grounded vision of relationships. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage?

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 Children's admission $5.00 Adult general admission $10.00. · 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. What would be the total cost of a ticket for a high-school student who wants to watch the 3:30 pm showing of Creature Lake?

An eighty-year-old man in Miami called his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and said, "I'm sorry to tell you this, but your mother and I are divorcing. We're sick of each other and both of us want a change for the better." He then hung up. Frantic, the son called his sister in Los Angeles. "I won't let this happen!" his sister said, "Leave this to me. I'll take care of it." She called her dad immediately and screamed at him. "You aren't getting divorced! Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow." The old man hung up the phone and, turning to his wife, said, "OK. They'll be here for Thanksgiving. Now, what will we tell them for Christmas?" What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

The scientist's new theory was so elegant that he could explain it all in just a few minutes. What is the meaning of the word "elegant" in the sentence above?

Every year, we are reminded both online and on the evening news of the deadly effects of the flu. There's no doubt that influenza is a killer. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 80,000 Americans died from the flu in 2017. But how can a simple case of the flu that many people recover from in a week or two be so deadly to others? Doctors who study the body's immune response cite three reasons. First, when the immune system is taxed, there is a good chance of co-infection with another germ-usually a bacterium, such as strep. Second, the flu can easily aggravate existing conditions such as heart disease and asthma. Third is the so-called cytokine storm. This is an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds (cytokines) in the lungs. The resulting lung inflammation and fluid buildup can lead to severe lung distress and can open the door to other diseases such as bacterial pneumonia. What is a key reason the flu can be deadly to some people?

Do you believe in the paranormal? If so, you might not be surprised to hear of alien abductions, brushes with ghosts, or even imps and ghouls invading one's bedroom at night. It's certainly entertaining to believe in such otherworldly events. But the phenomenon of sleep paralysis might just provide a more viable explanation to these occurrences than traditional paranormal explanations. REM sleep is a deep cycle of sleep in which we have our most vivid dreams. At this stage, we are paralyzed. This might simply be a sort of safety device to stop us from acting out our dreams so that we don't, for example, attempt to fly. But during sleep paralysis, features of REM sleep continue even after we wake up. At this stage, we are paralyzed. As much as 8% of the population experiences this phenomenon, perhaps explaining many events that might otherwise be attributed to paranormal activity. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage?

Which of the following displays the location of information in a given book?