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. Definition of ―PROLIFIC‖. Highly productive A. Against war B. Literate C. Ecocentric 2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for? A. Juvenile fiction B. Mystery C. Popular science Science, fiction, writing 3. The Big three mentioned were , , and . Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke VERSION1 LISTOFPASSAGESoEatingoFoodoGameof BridgeoGettingaGoodNight'sSleepoChronicInsomniaoPhobiaoTheWaterCycleoAmazonRainforestoSafeDrivingoRainforestoVoiceoWhiteElephantoGoldenGateBridge4. How old was Asimov when he died? (this was a fill in the blank question) 72 years old 5. What is his greatest fear? Flying LAUGHTER 1. Which statement is presented in the passage? lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersionA. Native Americans rarely laugh. Native Americans humor is often overlooked. S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersionB. Western Americans neglect the needs of Native Americans. C. Native American humor is mostly satire. 2. What is implied by this paragraph? A. Native Americans really are as stern and serious as they white men make themout tobe. B. Humor is the same all over the world. ative American humor deserves more attention. S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersion3. The author seems to favor Research into Native American humor 4. The author's reason for writing seem to have been to Persuade people to take a broader view on Native Americans. ALL THE JAZZ Jazz has been called "the art of expression set to music", and "America's great contribution tomusic". Ithasfunctioned as popular art and enjoyed periods of widespread public response, in the "jazz age" of the1920s,inthe "swing era" of the late 1930s and in the peak popularity of modern jazz in the late 1950s. Thestandardlegend about Jazz is that it originated around the end of the 19th century in New Orleans and moveduptheMississippi River to Memphis, St. Louis, and finally to Chicago. It welded together the elements of Ragtime,marching band music, and the Blues. However, the influences of what led to those early sounds goesbacktotribal African drum beats and European musical structures. Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber andcornetplayer, is generally considered to have been the first real Jazz musician, around 1891. What made Jazz significantly different from the other earlier forms of music was the use of improvisation.Jazzdisplayed a break from traditional music where a composer wrote an entire piece of music onpaper, leavingthemusicians to break their backs playing exactly what was written on the score. In a Jazz piece, however, thesongis simply a starting point, or sort of skeletal guide for the Jazz musicians to improvise around. ManyoftheearlyJazz musicians were bad sight readers and some couldn't even read music at all. These early musicianscouldn'tmake money very much and were stuck working menial jobs to make a living. The second waveof NewOrleans Jazz musicians included such memorable players as Joe Oliver, Kid Ory, and Jelly Roll Morton. Thesemen formed small bands and took the music of earlier musicians, improved its complexity, andgainedgreatersuccess. This music is known as "hot Jazz" due to the enormously fast speeds and rhythmic drive. A young cornet player by the name of Louis Armstrong was discovered by Joe Oliver in NewOrleans. Hesoongrew up to become one of the greatest and most successful musicians of all time, and later one of thebiggeststars in the world. The impact of Armstrong and other talented early Jazz musicians changed thewaywelookatmusic. 1. Definition of CONFLUENCE. A. Melding B. Influence Intersection C. Coming together 2. Where and when did jazz originate? Southern US. 20 th century OR New Orleans 3. How does the author regard Jazz? A real aficionado A. Unable to determine B. Doesn't like it much C. Enjoys it occasionally 4. Derivation of the word ―Jazz‖ West coast slang HOMONYMS 1. How does the article define homonyms? S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersion Words that sound alike but are spelled different ways with different meanings. S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersion2. What inference can be drawn from the article? English is a difficult language to master. 3. Which statement is a fact rather an opinion? Homonyms make learning English more challenging. 4. What conclusion can be drawn from the article? In order to master English, the student must learn about homonyms. Glass 1. The definition of brittle is? Easily broken 2. What conclusion can be drawn by the information included in the article? New use for glass is constantly being discovered. 3. What statement is implied by the article? Glass is an essential part of our lives. 4. What statement is a fact stated in the article? Glass isn‟t an element, but a combination of several elements. CHANGING TIME 1. To what word or phrase does the word ―They‖ in the 3 rd paragraph mean? Clock change DST 2. Which statement is true based on the info in the article? Computers automatically change the time settings when DST is established. 3. Which statement most accurately reflects the author's attitude about this subject? DST is an inconvenience & should end. MR. ROGERS 1. According to the passage, Fred Rogers believed in . Uniqueness 2. Why did Fred Rogers design and develop a T.V. show for children? He wanted to help children deal with real world problems. 3. Author wrote the passage because . He wanted to inform readers or audience about Fred Rogers 4. Which statement is a fact and not an opinion? Mr. Rogers started a website for children in his retirement. LIGHTNING STRIKE 1. The author seems to . Favor the use of lightning rods 2. The passage suggests lightning rods are used to what? Draw lightning away from buildings. 3. When taking cover from lightning, you should? Get into metal car, or lie flat 4. The reader can conclude that lightning? Consists of a main stroke and several smaller strokes. 5. The word penetrates means. To pierce S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers LatestUpdate FeaturedInTheRealExamVersionHEALTHCARE 1. The passage implies that There is a crisis in normal management in healthcare 2. According to the passage, why are more and more people using the emergency roomfor minorillness? They cannot afford the co-payments or deductible required by insurance. 3. Which statement is an opinion? If we don‟t change the way healthcare game is played, we‟re all going to lose. 4. Why do insurance companies continue to raise insurance rates? Hospitals are passing down the costs of taking care of people without insurance. 5. What does premium means? An amount to be paid for an insurance policy. FACTORY 1. The paragraph states that both labor and management . Can benefit from a well-designed factory. 2. The paragraph suggests the purpose of a factory layout is for . Safety and profit. ELECTORAL COLLEGE The Electoral College has nothing to do with college and contains no students. The Electoral Collegeconsistsofvotes that each state acquires based on the number of representatives it has in Congress. Eachstatehastwoelectoral votes because each state has two senators. The remaining electoral votes are determinedbythenumberof Congressmen, the number of which is based on the population of the state established by the Censustakeneach decade. During the presidential election, most states cast all their electoral votes for the candidatewhowins the popular vote in that state. It's all very confusing, but the founding fathers knowwhat theyweredoing.By having and using the Electoral College candidates' campaign in every state, but just because theywinthepopular vote across the country doesn't mean they will always win the election. Case in point, inelection2000,Al Gore won the popular vote across the country, but George W. Bush won more electoral votes. Therefore,hebecame our 43rd president. 1. Which statement is a fact? Each state casts their electoral votes during the Presidential election. 2. What does cast mean? To give one‟s vote 3. The author intends the ready to ? Have an understanding of the electoral college. 4. The author's reason for writing this piece seems to be to Teach the reader NURSERIES 1. Nurseries are . Special types of farms. 2. Panel means . A strip of board or other material that forms a section of a wall or door. 3. Why do they need a special permit? Too many nurseries mean that there are not enough buyers for the plants that needtobesold. 4. Which is a fact? S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers Latest RevisedandUpdatedFeatured In The Real Exam Greenhouses create tropical conditions at nurseries. S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers Latest RevisedandUpdatedFeatured In The Real Exam5. The author implied that ? Nurseries are helpful for farmers. A BIT ABOUT BICYCLES Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two hundred yearsago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germanyin1818, was nothing like our bicyclestoday. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in design have made thebicycleone of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycledesign. Macmillan's machine had tires with iron rims to keep them fromgetting worndown. Healso used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its back wheel was substantiallylargerthan its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the evolution of the bicycleastep further by inventing an improved crank mechanism. Ten years later, James Starley, anEnglish inventor, revolutionized bicycle design. He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient, andlightenedthe wheels by using wire spokes. Although this bicycle was much lighter and less tiringtoride, it was still clumsy, extremely top heavy, and ridden mostly for entertainment. It wasn't until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. (14) Invented by another Englishman, H.J. Lawson, the "safety bicycle" would look familiar to today's cyclists. Thisbicycle had equal-sized wheels, which made it less prone to toppling over. Lawson alsoattached a chain to the pedals to drive the rear wheel. With these improvements, the bicyclebecame extremely popular and useful for transportation. Today they are built, used, andenjoyedall over the world. 1. About how long did it take for bicycles to look and feel like they do today? 53 centuries or 5300 years. 2. The author intended the reader to what? Understand a bit about the history of bicycles 3. Taste means? Perceiving a sensation on the tongue a. A sensation in the tongue b. A liking c. Ability to enjoy what is beautiful and harmonious 4. What has been added to the basic design of the bicycle? Gears and hand operated breaks 5. After reading this article the reader learned that ? Bicycling is gaining in popularity all over the world. THE RAINFOREST S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material lOMoARcPSD| Hesi a2 Entrance ExamAll Subject QuestionsAnswers Latest RevisedandUpdatedFeatured In The Real Exam1. The definition of ―HABITAT‖ is? A natural environment where species live and grow normally. Read the following stories and respond to the questions provided. 2. Born in 1914, Bessie Blount Grif in decided to become a medical professional. Sheoriginally received her nurse’s training at Newark Hospital in NewJersey andlaterstudied physical therapy in Chicago. When the United States was embroiled in World War II, Grif in got involved in takingcareofthe wounded soldiers, and it was then that she began developing inventions tohelpthemregain some form of self-care and independence. In 1951, Grif in designed anelectronicfeeding tube to help amputees feed themselves. The feeding tube was activated by thepatientbiting down on it to deliver a mouthful of liquefied food. The tone of this passage is: praising disapproving informative motivating The correct answer is C. The passage has a neutral and serious tone. The author is anottrying to convince the reader of anything and is merely stating facts. 3. The American public's obsession with dieting has led to one of the most dangeroushealthmisconceptions of all time. Many television ads, sitcoms, movies, magazine articles, anddiet-food product labels would have consumers believe that carbohydrates are badforthehumanbody and that those who eat them will quickly become overweight. We areadvisedto avoid foods such as pasta, potatoes, rice and white bread and opt for meatsandvegetables instead. Carbohydrates are macronutrients, meaning they are essentialsources of fuel that are necessary for survival. Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrateshave many health benefits; however, the key to maintaining a healthy body is toconsumethese and other macronutrients – such as protein and fat – in appropriate amounts. Which of the sentences in this passage expresses a fact? Carbohydrates are macronutrients, meaning they are essential sourcesoffuel thatare necessary for survival. We are advised to avoid foods such as pasta, potatoes, rice and white bread