HESI A2 Reading Study Guide V1_V2 NEW - Current Edition Solutions

HESI A2 Reading Study Guide V1_V2 NEW - Current Edition Solutions The water cycle - answer - The Water Cycle Water is needed to sustain practically all of life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is comprised of an oxygen atom which shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms. The cycle starts when precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet or hail descends from the sky onto the ground. Water not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in ground water reservoirs, rivers, streams and the ocean. Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants. Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become so heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation then ensues. Which literary genre best defines this passage? A Narrative nonfiction. B Essay. C Realistic fiction. D Speech - answer - A According to the passage, which statement is false? A The compound for a single drop of water is H2O. B Lake water is produced as a result of the runoff. C Water is an essential element for living things. D Puffy, cotton clouds are the result of a heating process - answer - D Which sentence uses the word "laden" the same as in the passage? A The laden trumpets sounded when the stadium became crowded with fans. B When the storm cleared I, you could see the cloudless, laden sky. C The bowl of cereal overflowed when it became too laden with milk. D As the rain continued, the water trickled down the empty, laden street - answer - C that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become so heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation then ensues. Which of the following words is an antonym for the word comprised? A exclude. B incorporate. C encompass. D embody - answer - A Which transitional expression best replaces the underlined word in the following sentence: "Ultimately, condensation happens when water vapor cools." A Since. B Furthermore. C Moreover. D While - answer - D The summer Olympic Games - answer - The Summer Olympic Games Once every four years the countries of the world send their best and brightest to participate in the Summer Olympic Games. The site for the event is decided years before, and most countries contend strongly for the privilege to host the Games. The 2008 games were held in Bejing, China. There is a lot of pageantry and tradition attached to the event. The opening ceremony is elaborate and awe-inspiring. China put on a spectacularly beautiful fireworks display to welcome the world's athletes in 2008. The track events, water events (swimming, diving) and precision activities such as archery and rhythmic gymnastics are wonderful to watch. Seeing these athletes perform their special skills is a treat for those of us who achieve a vicarious satisfaction from it. Everyone roots for the athletes from their own country and we thrill when our anthem is played during the medal ceremony. Being an Olympian is an honor every athlete dreams of honor every athlete dreams of. What is the meaning of the word "roots" a s used in the third paragraph? • A The part of a plant under the ground. • B To dig in the earth with a snout. • C A musical tone upon which a piece of music is based. • D To wish the success of - answer - D How often are the Summer Olympic Games held? A Every two years. B Once a decade. C Annually. D Every four years. - answer - D What is the main reason that athletes want to participate in the Olympics? A They can win a scholarship for future education. B They get a sizable stipend for their performance. C Travel to foreign countries. D They have a patriotic pride in their performance - answer - D Food - answer - Food and drink are necessary and desirable, bu