HESI A2 Reading
Comprehension
,Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What c - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. The author explains differences in eating
processes.
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
Eating
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,
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
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
,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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What i - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Productive without waste
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Accompanying
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Against drinking alcohol
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Urge self-control
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
Comprehension
,Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What c - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. The author explains differences in eating
processes.
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
Eating
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,
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
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
,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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What i - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Productive without waste
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
Eating
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,
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
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
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
bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed
nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.
What s - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Accompanying
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Against drinking alcohol
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
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.
The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Urge self-control
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
health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and
