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But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.   In the author's opinion _________________

A. huge stockpiles of destructive weapons have so far saved mankind from a catastrophe

B. superpowers have at last realized the need for abandoning the production of lethal weapons

C. mankind is heading towards complete destruction

D. nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal weapons are trying hard to avoid actual conflict

Answer Explanation:

This is supported by the statements in the passage that: nations which have spent incalculable resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw from the brink.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Luke is an avid hiker and loves going on the paths in the local wildlife preserve. He notices on his latest hike that there is a lot of litter lining the trails and that some of the preserve's birds seem to be using the trash to build nests. He has decided to write an email to his local government representative.   Based on this information, which of the following is likely the purpose of Luke's email?

    A. To inform that the amount of litter is diminishing in the preserve

    B. To inform that the birds from the wildlife preserve are now nesting outside of the preserve

    C. To inform that there is litter in the wildlife preserve

    D. To inform that the birds have started eating the litter along the trail

    Answer Explanation

    He notices on his latest hike that there is a lot of litter lining the trails and that some of the preserve's birds seem to be using the trash to build nests therefore he wants to inform about the litter in the preserve.

  • Q #2: Fasting PG test is most likely used to ___________

    A. encourage the consumption of less sugar

    B. identify blood disorders not detected by other tests

    C. measure plasma glucose levels

    D. save money on more costly medical procedures

    Answer Explanation

    Fasting PG test likely tests blood glucose levels in blood plasma when a person has gone without food

  • Q #3: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following best describes the author's portrayal of Gandhi?

    A. positive and prejudiced

    B. positive and objective

    C. negative and prejudiced

    D. negative and objective

    Answer Explanation

    Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience