Hesi A2 Reading comprehension
1. Eating set 1
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.
2. 1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? The author explain differ-
(eating) ences in eating processes.
3. 2. What statement can be implied from the content of Diversity is interesting to
article. (eating) learn about
4. 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in Productive without waste
the third paragraph? (eating)
5. 5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? It is interesting to discover
(eating) new ways to do things
6. 6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating)
, Hesi A2 Reading comprehension
China developed
chopsticks for
eating utensils
7. Food Set 2
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.
8. 1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the Accompanying term
"concomitant" means? (food)
9. 2. The information presented in this article is? (food) Against drinking alcohol
10. 3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph Urge self-control seems to have
have been to? (food)
11. 4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
12. 5. The author seems to? (food) Oppose drinking alcohol
13. Game of Bridge set 3
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room
1. Eating set 1
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.
2. 1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? The author explain differ-
(eating) ences in eating processes.
3. 2. What statement can be implied from the content of Diversity is interesting to
article. (eating) learn about
4. 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in Productive without waste
the third paragraph? (eating)
5. 5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? It is interesting to discover
(eating) new ways to do things
6. 6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating)
, Hesi A2 Reading comprehension
China developed
chopsticks for
eating utensils
7. Food Set 2
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.
8. 1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the Accompanying term
"concomitant" means? (food)
9. 2. The information presented in this article is? (food) Against drinking alcohol
10. 3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph Urge self-control seems to have
have been to? (food)
11. 4. What is implied by this paragraph? (food) We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
12. 5. The author seems to? (food) Oppose drinking alcohol
13. Game of Bridge set 3
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room
