HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension Bundled Exams
Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions
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. - ANSWER set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) - ANSWER The author
explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating) - ANSWER
Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating) -
ANSWER Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating) - ANSWER It is
interesting to discover new ways to do things
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Set 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
(food) - ANSWER Accompanying
, 2. The information presented in this article is? (food) - ANSWER Against drinking
alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? (food)
- ANSWER Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) - ANSWER We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) - ANSWER 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 deck of playing cards evenly
between the for 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 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 -
ANSWER set 3
1. The author wants the reader to feel (Gob) - ANSWER Confident and excited
about learning the game of bridge
2. Throughout this passage the word suit means (gob) - ANSWER Any of the four
sets into which a deck of cards is divided.
3. In the passage, a trick is described as (gob) - ANSWER A collection of one card
played by each of four players.
4. The passage explicitly states (gob) - ANSWER That the highest card within the
"trump" suit always wins the trick.
5. The passage implies that (gob) - ANSWER Playing bridge requires
concentration.
Getting a Good Night's Sleep - ANSWER set 4
1. What is stated in the passage? (gagns) - ANSWER Physical Illness can cause
Insomnia.
2. Which is a solution to Insomnia? (gagns) - ANSWER Developing good sleep
and taking herbs and spices.
3. Sleep Apnea causes? (gagns) - ANSWER Chronic illness
Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions
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. - ANSWER set 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) - ANSWER The author
explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating) - ANSWER
Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating) -
ANSWER Productive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating) - ANSWER It is
interesting to discover new ways to do things
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Set 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
(food) - ANSWER Accompanying
, 2. The information presented in this article is? (food) - ANSWER Against drinking
alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to? (food)
- ANSWER Urge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) - ANSWER We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) - ANSWER 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 deck of playing cards evenly
between the for 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 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 -
ANSWER set 3
1. The author wants the reader to feel (Gob) - ANSWER Confident and excited
about learning the game of bridge
2. Throughout this passage the word suit means (gob) - ANSWER Any of the four
sets into which a deck of cards is divided.
3. In the passage, a trick is described as (gob) - ANSWER A collection of one card
played by each of four players.
4. The passage explicitly states (gob) - ANSWER That the highest card within the
"trump" suit always wins the trick.
5. The passage implies that (gob) - ANSWER Playing bridge requires
concentration.
Getting a Good Night's Sleep - ANSWER set 4
1. What is stated in the passage? (gagns) - ANSWER Physical Illness can cause
Insomnia.
2. Which is a solution to Insomnia? (gagns) - ANSWER Developing good sleep
and taking herbs and spices.
3. Sleep Apnea causes? (gagns) - ANSWER Chronic illness
