HESI A2 Reading Practice Exam
Questions and Answers 2025
Passage:
The rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. It
contains millions of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
These forests play a critical role in regulating the planet's climate by
absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide. However, deforestation
has led to significant habitat loss, threatening many species with
extinction.
Questions:
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Rainforests are home to many animals only.
b) Rainforests are diverse ecosystems important for climate regulation.
c) Deforestation is good for the environment.
d) Microorganisms cause habitat loss.
2. According to the passage, what role do rainforests play in climate
regulation?
a) They increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
b) They absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide.
, c) They reduce rainfall worldwide.
d) They produce oxygen only.
3. What is the meaning of the word "deforestation" in the passage?
a) Planting new trees.
b) The removal or clearing of forests.
c) Protecting forest habitats.
d) Growing more plants.
4. Which word is closest in meaning to “diverse”?
a) Similar
b) Simple
c) Varied
d) Limited
5. The passage suggests that deforestation leads to:
a) More trees growing.
b) Habitat loss and extinction risk.
c) Improved climate.
d) Increase in biodiversity.
Passage 2:
Jenny was excited about her first day at college. She prepared
her schedule, packed her backpack, and made sure she knew
where her classes were. Although nervous, she looked
forward to meeting new friends and learning new subjects.
6. What is Jenny’s attitude toward her first day at college?
a) Angry and upset.
b) Excited but nervous.
c) Bored and tired.
d) Indifferent.
, 7. The word “prepared” in the passage means:
a) Ignored.
b) Made ready.
c) Avoided.
d) Forgot.
8. What is most likely Jenny’s goal for her first day?
a) To skip classes.
b) To meet new friends and learn.
c) To stay home.
d) To finish college early.
Passage 3:
Global warming is the gradual increase in Earth's average
surface temperature due to human activities, such as burning
fossil fuels. This change in climate affects weather patterns,
sea levels, and natural habitats.
9. Which of the following is NOT a result of global warming according to the
passage?
a) Changes in weather patterns.
b) Rising sea levels.
c) Decreased human activity.
d) Impact on natural habitats.
10.The phrase “gradual increase” means:
a) A sudden change.
b) A slow change over time.
c) A decrease.
d) No change.
Passage 4:
Questions and Answers 2025
Passage:
The rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. It
contains millions of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
These forests play a critical role in regulating the planet's climate by
absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide. However, deforestation
has led to significant habitat loss, threatening many species with
extinction.
Questions:
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a) Rainforests are home to many animals only.
b) Rainforests are diverse ecosystems important for climate regulation.
c) Deforestation is good for the environment.
d) Microorganisms cause habitat loss.
2. According to the passage, what role do rainforests play in climate
regulation?
a) They increase carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
b) They absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide.
, c) They reduce rainfall worldwide.
d) They produce oxygen only.
3. What is the meaning of the word "deforestation" in the passage?
a) Planting new trees.
b) The removal or clearing of forests.
c) Protecting forest habitats.
d) Growing more plants.
4. Which word is closest in meaning to “diverse”?
a) Similar
b) Simple
c) Varied
d) Limited
5. The passage suggests that deforestation leads to:
a) More trees growing.
b) Habitat loss and extinction risk.
c) Improved climate.
d) Increase in biodiversity.
Passage 2:
Jenny was excited about her first day at college. She prepared
her schedule, packed her backpack, and made sure she knew
where her classes were. Although nervous, she looked
forward to meeting new friends and learning new subjects.
6. What is Jenny’s attitude toward her first day at college?
a) Angry and upset.
b) Excited but nervous.
c) Bored and tired.
d) Indifferent.
, 7. The word “prepared” in the passage means:
a) Ignored.
b) Made ready.
c) Avoided.
d) Forgot.
8. What is most likely Jenny’s goal for her first day?
a) To skip classes.
b) To meet new friends and learn.
c) To stay home.
d) To finish college early.
Passage 3:
Global warming is the gradual increase in Earth's average
surface temperature due to human activities, such as burning
fossil fuels. This change in climate affects weather patterns,
sea levels, and natural habitats.
9. Which of the following is NOT a result of global warming according to the
passage?
a) Changes in weather patterns.
b) Rising sea levels.
c) Decreased human activity.
d) Impact on natural habitats.
10.The phrase “gradual increase” means:
a) A sudden change.
b) A slow change over time.
c) A decrease.
d) No change.
Passage 4:
