TEAS-SECTION-1 Online Practice Questions and Answers

How does the author of the passage feel about the ideas presented in Lee's novels?

Chang-Rae Lee's debut and award-winning novel Native Speaker is about Henry Park, a Korean-American individual who struggles to find his place as an immigrant in a suburb of New York City. This novel addresses the notion that as the individuals who know us best, our family, peers, and lovers are the individuals who direct our lives and end up defining us. Henry Park is confronted with this reality in the very beginning of the novel, which begins: "The day my wife left she gave me a list of who I was." Upon separating from his wife, Park struggles with racial and ethnic identity issues due to his loneliness. Through Parks' work as an undercover operative for a private intelligence agency, the author presents the theme of espionage as metaphor for the internal divide that Park experiences as an immigrant. This dual reality creates two worlds for Park and increases his sense of uncertainty with regard to his place in society. While he constantly feels like an outsider looking in, he also feels like he belongs to neither world. Chang-Rae Lee is also a first-generation Korean American immigrant. He immigrated to America at the early age of three. Themes of identity, race, and cultural alienation pervade his works. His interests in these themes no doubt stem from his first-hand experience as a kid growing up in a Korean household while going to an American school. Lee is also author of A Gesture Life and Aloft. The protagonists are similar in that they deal with labels placed on them based on race, color, and language. Consequently, all of these characters struggle to belong in America. Lee's novels address differences within a nation's mix of race, religion, and history, and the necessity of assimilation between cultures. In his works and through his characters, Lee shows us both the difficulties and the subtleties of the immigrant experience in America. He urges us to consider the role of borders and to consider why the idea of opening up one's borders is so frightening. In an ever-changing world in which cultures are becoming more intermingled, the meaning of identity must be constantly redefined, especially when the security of belonging to a place is becoming increasingly elusive. As our world grows smaller with increasing technological advances, these themes in Lee's novels become even more pertinent.

A. Critical regarding the role technology has played in society and how it destroys the immigrant experience.

B. Concerned about the disappearance of cultures in a rapidly expanding and mixed world.

C. Excited that immigrants are easily able to redefine and establish themselves in new cultures.

D. Certain that all borders will eventually be eliminated so world cultures will commingle and fully assimilate.

If a 1/4 ounce of yellow dock is used, how much watercress should be used?

Read the set of directions below to answer the questions.

This formula is for people with deficiencies and anemic conditions. It aids in the body absorption of vital

minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, potassium, and sulfur. Take the following ingredients: Parsley root,

Comfrey root, Yellow dock, Watercress, Nettles, Kelp Irish moss. Simmer slowly equal parts of these herbs

with four ounces to a half-quart of water. Continue to simmer slowly until the volume of liquid is reduced by

half.

Strain, reserve the liquid, and cover the herbs with water once more. Then simmer again for 10 minutes.

Strain and combine the two liquids.

Cook the liquid down until the volume is reduced by half. Add an equal amount of blackstrap molasses.

Take one tablespoon four to five times daily, not exceeding four tablespoons in a 24-hour period.

A. 1/2 ounce

B. 1/3 ounce

C. 1/4 ounce

D. 1 ounce

What is the purpose of this passage?

"The $100 Bill" Samantha pedaled quickly, glancing down at her watch as often as her balance would allow. The clock's face read 10:57, sending a spike of panic shooting up her spine. She bent further over her bike, willing her legs to go faster. She screeched to a stop in front of a large restaurant bearing a bright blue, neon sign, her ears ringing, sweat breaking out on her skin. She hurriedly locked her bike to the lone pole positioned in front of the building, before pushing her way through the heavy glass front doors. "You're late." Samantha stopped short, turning to face her boss. She was greeted with a stern face, her boss' lips a thin line. She shook her head in apology. "I'm sorry, Paul. My bike's tires were flat, and I forgot my I.D. badge, so I had to turn back ?"Paul held up his hand, cutting her off. "Just don't let it happen again." Samantha threw her hair into a ponytail, hoping her shift would prove more successful as the day wore on. She nearly ran to her first table of the day, plastered a smile on her face, and greeted her first customers of the day. She responded to their questions politely, though her mind was still occupied by Paul's disappointed expression as she ran in the door. Despite her initial mistakes, Samantha worked hard to remain chipper and upbeat, answering her customers' questions to the best of her ability, forcing herself to smile when her eyes began to glaze over with tears. As her first customers left, she caught the eye of the elderly gentleman with the group. He winked, and walked through the doors. Confused, Samantha began to gather the dishes from the table and there, staring up at her, was a crisp $100 bill. She let a tear roll down her cheek. Her day had just gotten better.

A. to teach the audience about proper workplace etiquette

B. to warn against tardiness in the workplace

C. to tell a hopeful story about a down-on-her-luck waitress

D. to convince the audience to leave generous tips

What word may be used to replace maintaining without changing the meaning of the paragraph?

Andrew, This year, Mom and Dad will be traveling to Hawaii for Christmas. Dylan and I hoped we could still get together at the house for the sake of maintaining tradition for our kids. If you and Susan don't mind, we'd like to arrive two days before Christmas, as always, and uphold our typical schedules. Because Mom and Dad won't be here, we'll need help making Christmas dinner and desserts, and will also need help decorating the house for Christmas. Could you bring lights and ornaments? We will be providing the tree. Finally, we need help transporting all of our presents and decorations this year. Would you mind storing some of our decorations in your car for the drive to Mom and Dad's? Let me know! -Sarah

A. preserving

B. delaying

C. corresponding

D. neglecting

Given the context, what is the meaning of the word "incur?"

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A. to remove through force

B. a foolish, or cowardly person

C. establish, or to make immovable

D. become subject to, through an action or as a consequence

Passage 1 "It is obvious that the legal driving age in the United States needs to be adjusted. Although the driving age has been sixteen for many years, studies show that kids of such a young age are not yet capable of understanding the deep responsibility that comes with operating a motor vehicle. Sixteen-year-olds, while old enough to see R-rated movies, are still children in many ways. Psychologists agree that people of this age do not have the cognitive awareness to make major life decisions, yet operating a vehicle on the road forces them to do just that. If the driving age were to be raised to eighteen, there would be far fewer accidents and casualties on the American roadways. People must understand that sixteen-year-old drivers are a danger to themselves and others when allowed to drive unsupervised."

Passage 2 "The legal driving age in the United States has remained the same for many years for one primary reason: it is fair and reasonable. While young, sixteen-year-olds are certainly old enough to undertake the responsibility of driving alone. Because these teenagers are made to practice for a year with a learner's permit and then to pass a test proving their skills, there is no reason to suggest that they cannot handle a motor vehicle effectively. Those that assume that sixteen is too young to drive often forget to consider the large number of responsibilities teenagers already handle on a day-to-day basis in today's world. Things like homework, after-school activities, family responsibilities, and social events all must be carefully maintained in order to make life work. If a sixteen-year-old can handle these daily responsibilities, they can certainly handle driving a car. The legal driving age is fair and should not be negotiated, now or ever."

The author of the first passage would most likely agree with which of these stereotypical statements?

A. Teenagers are skilled at social and academic planning.

B. Teenagers don't care about the safety of other drivers.

C. Teenagers don't practice driving enough before getting a license.

D. Teenagers often handle their personal responsibilities poorly.

"As a young child, I followed the same routine every Saturday morning. First, I would awaken early, before anyone else in my family had gotten up. I wanted to make sure I had the living room all to myself as I ate my cereal and watched cartoons. After my favorite shows were over, I would read the cartoons in Saturday's local paper, making sure to cut out my favorite ones and tack them to my bulletin board. Next, I would get dressed for the day and head outside. My neighborhood friends and I would grab our bikes and spend the afternoon exploring the park near our houses. By the time we got tired of riding our bikes, it would be time for my family to go out to dinner together. We always went out for a nice meal on Saturday evenings. Finally, after dinner, my whole family would watch a movie together, while eating popcorn and ice cream. Saturdays were always my favorite day of the week!"

Which key word does the author use to signify the last action of the day?

A. lastly

B. finally

C. next

D. by the time

The descriptions in these essays range widely, from the fanciful to the matter-of-fact, from the ____________ to the fatuous, from the objective to the ____________.

A. witty; realistic

B. meager; descriptive

C. insightful; impressionistic

D. inane; commonplace

E. articulate; empirical

The discovery that interstellar __________ exist __________ the scientific hypothesis that the expanses between the stars are devoid of matter.

A. galaxies; revived

B. constellations; prompted

C. molecules; demolished

D. vastness; challenged

E. vacuums; altered

Medieval illuminated manuscripts art too __________ for exhibition except under rigorously controlled conditions of light, temperature, and humidity, and thus are the __________ majority of art lovers.

A. intricate; imperceptible to

B. immaculate; idolized by

C. fragile; available to

D. valuable; scorned by

E. vulnerable; inaccessible to