Hesi A2 Reading comprehension
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. -
ANSWERset 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) -
ANSWERThe author explain differences in eating processes.
,2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
(eating) - ANSWERDiversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third
paragraph? (eating) - ANSWERProductive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating)
- ANSWERIt is interesting to discover new ways to do things
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) -
ANSWERChina 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. - ANSWERSet 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term
"concomitant" means? (food) - ANSWERAccompanying
2. The information presented in this article is? (food) -
ANSWERAgainst drinking alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have
have been to? (food) - ANSWERUrge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) - ANSWERWe
should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) - ANSWEROppose drinking
alcohol
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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. -
ANSWERset 1
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? (eating) -
ANSWERThe author explain differences in eating processes.
,2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
(eating) - ANSWERDiversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third
paragraph? (eating) - ANSWERProductive without waste
5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating)
- ANSWERIt is interesting to discover new ways to do things
6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating) -
ANSWERChina 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. - ANSWERSet 2
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term
"concomitant" means? (food) - ANSWERAccompanying
2. The information presented in this article is? (food) -
ANSWERAgainst drinking alcohol
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have
have been to? (food) - ANSWERUrge self-control
4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) - ANSWERWe
should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to? (food) - ANSWEROppose drinking
alcohol
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