HESI A2 READING 2 LATEST VERSIONS EACH VERSION WITH 47 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

HESI A2 READING 2 LATEST VERSIONS EACH VERSION WITH 47 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS VERSION A FOOD 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. 1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term “concomitant” means? *Accompanying (CORRECT) 2. The author’s motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to? *Urge self-control (CORRECT) 3. What is implied by this paragraph? *We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities. (CORRECT) 4. The author seems? *Favor moderation (CORRECT) 5. The information presented in this article is *Against drinking alcohol (CORRECT) 6. The author seems to *Oppose drinking alcohol (CORRECT) 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 tool’s changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners 2 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. 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 explains differences in eating processes. (CORRECT) D. Space flight is fun and exciting. 3 2. What statement can be implied from the content of the article? A. Eating in space can be time-consuming. B. Diversity is interesting to learn about (CORRECT) C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food. (correct) D. The author enjoys trying new food. 3. What is the best definition of efficient as used in the third paragraph? *Productive without waste (CORRECT) 4. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? *The author explains differences in eating processes. (CORRECT) 5. What statement can be implied from the content of the article. *Diversity is interesting to learn about (CORRECT) 6. What statement from the article draws the conclusion? *It is interesting to discover new ways to do something (CORRECT) 7. What statement from this article is correct? EXAMS Subjective exams measure your ability in several are