HESI A2 Reading Comprehension Questions
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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
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
B. Against drinking alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
D: Favor moderation
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.
, 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.
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
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.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
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
A. Productive without waste
4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
Game of Bridge
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 deck of playing cards
evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the bidding portion of the
game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as follows: spades, hearts,
diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the cards are considered equals, and
they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the two card being low. The highest
number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player for a total of four. After the lead
player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if possible. The highest card within the
four "same suit" cards played wins the trick and picks up all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit,
he/she plays any card, but to make the game more interesting and challenging, one suit is named a
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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
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
B. Against drinking alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
D: Favor moderation
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.
, 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.
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
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.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
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
A. Productive without waste
4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
Game of Bridge
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 deck of playing cards
evenly between the players, with each person receiving thirteen cards. In the bidding portion of the
game, the four suits of cards in the deck are ranked highest to lowest as follows: spades, hearts,
diamonds, and finally clubs. However, during play all the suits of the cards are considered equals, and
they go from highest to lowest from the ace being high to the two card being low. The highest
number of tricks wins. A trick is one card played by each player for a total of four. After the lead
player lays down his/her card, the other players follow suit, if possible. The highest card within the
four "same suit" cards played wins the trick and picks up all four cards. if a player cannot follow suit,
he/she plays any card, but to make the game more interesting and challenging, one suit is named a
