HESI A2 Reading V1 & V2 Exam 2022
Food
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical
and metal problem. Many
... [Show More] 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?
*Unbiased in its approach
3. The author’s motive for writing the paragraph seems to 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?
*Favor moderation
6. The information presented in this article is
-Against drinking alcohol
7. The author seems to
-Oppose drinking alcohol
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 tool’s 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 explains differences in eating processes. (CORRECT)
D. Space flight is fun and exciting.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article?
A. Eating in space can be timeconsuming.
B. Diversity is interesting
to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food. (correct)
D. The author enjoys trying new food.
3. What is the best definition of efficient as used in the third paragraph?
-productive without waste
4. What conclusion can be drawn about the article?
-The author explain differences in eating processes.
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