HESI A2 READING COMPREHENSION ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024-25 PASS AT FIRST ATTEMPT !!!
THE WHITE ELEPHANT
Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of the rulers that
displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was considered to be could
not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared
for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler,
who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand
style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became
impoverished.
This is the origin of the term "white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of
gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings and
the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a - CORRECT ANSWERS-1.How did
the people regard a white elephant?
-People tried very hard not to offend the king so they would not receive a white elephant
2.What is implied by the article?
-people enjoy giving/receiving gifts
3.Impoverished meaning?
-financially ruined
4.Why is an unwanted gift called "white elephant"?
-It is a rare thing to get an unwanted gift
5.Where is Thailand"
-Asia
, Getting a Good nights sleep - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Why the author wrote this passage?
-to explain insomnia& propose some sulotions for the condition
2.Sleep apena causes?
-Chronic illness
3. Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it
-causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention
4.What is stated in the passage?
-physical illness can cause chronic insomnia
5. Which is a solution for insomnia?
-developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices
Safe Driving - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. What is the best meaning of the word advocate as used
in the forth sentence of this paragraph?
-supporter
2.What is stated in this paragraph ?
-each individuals driving behavior is the key to automobile safety
3.What is implied by this paragraph ?
-Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate
4.The author seems to think that?
-all cars should be properly inspected
5.the authors motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?
ANSWERS 2024-25 PASS AT FIRST ATTEMPT !!!
THE WHITE ELEPHANT
Centuries ago, in the country of Siam, now known as Thailand, it was the custom of the rulers that
displeased them by giving the offender a white elephant. Because the animal was considered to be could
not be made to work as other elephants did, but still had to be fed hundreds of pounds of fruit and cared
for in the most lavish style. The recipient could not give the elephant to anyone else, as it was the ruler,
who would be greatly displeased should the recipient not receive the gift graciously or care for in a grand
style. This monetary burden could be a major liability to the recipient and in many cases they became
impoverished.
This is the origin of the term "white elephant" as it is used today to denote an unwanted gift. The way of
gift exchange played during the holiday season is an offshoot of this. In this game, everyone brings and
the gifts are exchanged by drawing numbers and picking a - CORRECT ANSWERS-1.How did
the people regard a white elephant?
-People tried very hard not to offend the king so they would not receive a white elephant
2.What is implied by the article?
-people enjoy giving/receiving gifts
3.Impoverished meaning?
-financially ruined
4.Why is an unwanted gift called "white elephant"?
-It is a rare thing to get an unwanted gift
5.Where is Thailand"
-Asia
, Getting a Good nights sleep - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Why the author wrote this passage?
-to explain insomnia& propose some sulotions for the condition
2.Sleep apena causes?
-Chronic illness
3. Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it
-causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention
4.What is stated in the passage?
-physical illness can cause chronic insomnia
5. Which is a solution for insomnia?
-developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices
Safe Driving - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. What is the best meaning of the word advocate as used
in the forth sentence of this paragraph?
-supporter
2.What is stated in this paragraph ?
-each individuals driving behavior is the key to automobile safety
3.What is implied by this paragraph ?
-Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate
4.The author seems to think that?
-all cars should be properly inspected
5.the authors motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?
