HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension terms with complete definitions Qs food - n Ans Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country

HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension
terms with complete definitions
Qs
food - n
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Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious
physical and mental problems. 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.


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1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means? -
n
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Accompanying


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2. 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 - n
Ans✔
B. Against drinking alcohol


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3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? - n

,Ans✔
Urge self-control


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4. What is implied by this paragraph? - n
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We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.


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5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation - n
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D: Favor moderation


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eating - n
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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.


Qs

, 1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article?
A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting. - n
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C. The author explain differences in eating processes.


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2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.


A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food. - n
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B. Diversity is interesting to learn about


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3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?


A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C.Parsimonious
D.Careful - n
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A. Productive without waste


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4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?