This document is a reading practice guide for the ATI TEAS exam, focusing on the ‘Bark in the Park’ event. It includes a flyer detailing the event’s features, rules, and comprehension questions to test understanding. The content is structured to assist students in preparing for the reading section of the TEAS exam.
ATI TEAS Reading Practice
"Bark in the Park" Grand Reopening Event
Reading Passage (Flyer)
"BARK IN THE PARK"
GRAND REOPENING EVENT
Join us on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM at Meadowview Park
for the grand reopening of the newly renovated dog park.
To celebrate, the city is sponsoring an adoption event with the local humane
society. Residents can bring their dogs to check out the new features of the
park or adopt a furry friend.
Highlights of the Park:
• Expanded separate off-leash areas for small and large dogs, covering a
total of five acres
• Improved agility courses (canines only, please!)
• Swimming pond and beach digging area
• Human and canine drinking fountains
• Extended hours: 7 AM to dusk daily
Dog Park Rules:
• No food or dog toys allowed inside the fenced area
• Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult
• Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs
Comprehension Questions
Question 1: The local humane society plans to distribute brochures at "Bark in the
Park" that will help convince visitors to adopt a dog. Which of the following modes of
writing should the humane society use in the brochures?
A) Narrative
B) Persuasive
C) Expository
D) Descriptive
Answer: B) Persuasive
The goal of the brochure is to convince visitors to adopt a dog. Persuasive writing aims to
influence the reader's actions or beliefs through emotional appeals, strong arguments, and
calls to action.
Question 2: What is the main point of the passage?
A) To describe the history of Meadowview Park
B) To inform residents about the grand reopening of the renovated dog park and its
features
C) To persuade residents to adopt dogs from the humane society
D) To explain the rules of the dog park
Answer: B) To inform residents about the grand reopening of the renovated dog
park and its features
The flyer primarily serves as an informational announcement about the grand reopening
event, listing the new features of the park, event details, and park rules for visitors.
Question 3: According to the flyer, which of the following would take place at the grand
reopening event at the dog park?
A) Races in the swimming pond
B) Guided tours of the Meadowview dog park
C) Pet adoption from the humane society
D) Demonstrations on the agility course
Answer: C) Pet adoption from the humane society
The flyer states that the city is sponsoring an adoption event with the local humane society
as part of the grand reopening celebration. The other options are not mentioned in the
passage.
Question 4: A visitor is asked to leave the dog park. According to the passage, which
of the following situations might be the cause of this request?
A) The visitor ate a snack while playing with his dog outside the fenced area
B) The visitor brought his dog to the park at 8 AM
C) The visitor threw a ball for his dog to fetch within the fenced area
D) The visitor allowed his dog to dig holes in the sand of the beach area
Answer: C) The visitor threw a ball for his dog to fetch within the fenced area
The park rules clearly state that no food or dog toys are allowed inside the fenced area.
Throwing a ball for a dog to fetch constitutes bringing a toy into the fenced area, which
directly violates this rule and could lead to the visitor being asked to leave.
Question 5: What would happen if someone showed up before the event opening time?
A) They would be turned away by event staff
B) They could still use the park since regular hours start at 7 AM
C) The passage does not provide information about this scenario
D) They would need to wait outside the park gates
Answer: B) They could still use the park since regular hours start at 7 AM
The flyer indicates that the park's extended hours are 7 AM to dusk daily. The adoption
event runs from 11 AM to 3 PM, but the park itself would be accessible during its regular
operating hours.
ATI TEAS Reading Practice Material — Bark in the Park Grand Reopening Event
