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Hesi A2 Reading comprehension Questions
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Eating
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. Ans: set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) Ans: The author
explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating) Ans:
Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?
(eating) Ans: Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating) Ans: It is
interesting to discover new ways to do things
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6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) Ans: China developed
chopsticks for eating utensils
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. Ans: Set 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant"
means? (food) Ans: Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is? (food) Ans: Against drinking
alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been
to? (food) Ans: Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) Ans: We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) Ans: Oppose drinking alcohol
Game of Bridge
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends
gather to engage in a round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can
be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice
can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding and playing,
Bridge requires the player's undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire
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Hesi A2 Reading comprehension Questions
and Answers Latest Update
Eating
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. Ans: set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) Ans: The author
explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating) Ans:
Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?
(eating) Ans: Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating) Ans: It is
interesting to discover new ways to do things
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6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) Ans: China developed
chopsticks for eating utensils
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. Ans: Set 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant"
means? (food) Ans: Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is? (food) Ans: Against drinking
alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been
to? (food) Ans: Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) Ans: We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) Ans: Oppose drinking alcohol
Game of Bridge
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends
gather to engage in a round of Bridge playing. For the beginner, Bridge can
be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice
can become proficient. Composed of two main parts, bidding and playing,
Bridge requires the player's undivided attention. The dealer deals the entire
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