HESI A2 READING COMPREHENSION
EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
Eating
PR
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed
different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences
and learn new ways to do things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks,
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and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools
changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners
FD
today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use
of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture. The attempts of a
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novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the
hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze
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bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
Correct Answer: set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating)
Correct Answer: The author explain differences in eating processes.
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, 2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating)
Correct Answer: Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating)
Correct Answer: Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating)
Correct Answer: It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
PR
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating)
Correct Answer: China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
O
FD
Food
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical
and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main
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health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to
food when they are bored or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption.
The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes
alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death, spousal and child abuse,
are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse.
Correct Answer: Set 2
2
EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
Eating
PR
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed
different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences
and learn new ways to do things. European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks,
O
and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools
changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners
FD
today. China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use
of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture. The attempts of a
O
novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the
hungry diner. Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze
C
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
Correct Answer: set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating)
Correct Answer: The author explain differences in eating processes.
1
, 2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating)
Correct Answer: Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating)
Correct Answer: Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating)
Correct Answer: It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
PR
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating)
Correct Answer: China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
O
FD
Food
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical
and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main
O
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
C
often shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void. people often turn to
food when they are bored or lonely. Another area of concern is alcohol consumption.
The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes
alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death, spousal and child abuse,
are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse.
Correct Answer: Set 2
2
