HESI A2 Reading comprehension 2025
Questions and Answers Verified
1. Eating
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have devel- oped
different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences
and learn new ways to do things. European cultures devel- oped 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.: set 1
2. 1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating): The author
explain differences in eating processes.
3. 2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating): Diver- sity is
interesting to learn about
4. 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating):
Productive without waste
5. 5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating): It is inter- esting to
discover new ways to do things
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, 6. 6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating): China developed
chopsticks for eating utensils
7. 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.: Set 2
8. 1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
(food): Accompanying
9. 2. The information presented in this article is? (food): Against drinking alcohol
10. 3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? (food):
Urge self-control
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Questions and Answers Verified
1. Eating
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have devel- oped
different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences
and learn new ways to do things. European cultures devel- oped 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.: set 1
2. 1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating): The author
explain differences in eating processes.
3. 2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating): Diver- sity is
interesting to learn about
4. 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating):
Productive without waste
5. 5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating): It is inter- esting to
discover new ways to do things
1/
13
, 6. 6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating): China developed
chopsticks for eating utensils
7. 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.: Set 2
8. 1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
(food): Accompanying
9. 2. The information presented in this article is? (food): Against drinking alcohol
10. 3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? (food):
Urge self-control
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13
