HESI Reading QuestionsFood 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...
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. -
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable - A. Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach - D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
Urge self-control -
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
,B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers. - A. We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation - D: Favor moderation
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. -
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 explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting. - C. The author explain differences in eating
processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food. - B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
, 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?
A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C.Parsimonious
D.Careful - A. Productive without waste
4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space - A. It is interesting to discover new
ways to do things
5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils - D. China developed chopsticks for
eating utensils
Exam:
Subjective exams measure your ability in several areas. Besides recall information, you
must be able to realize content logically and intelligently express yourself in a clearly
understood manner. Subjective test provide opportunity for students to show their broad
knowledge of a subjective area. Answers may be in the form of paragraphs or lengthy
essays.
When your review for an essay exam, concentrate on main ideas rather than details.
Since essay tests are less to a few questions, they are likely to deal with more important
ideas of a subject. Prepare a list of question you thing might be asked. Write an answer
to each of your questions. Rather than writing complete sentence down your thoughts in
outline form. doing so will help you organize the information so that you can express
yourself clearly.
When you take the test, read through all the questions before you start to write. Allot
time for each question, spending more time for questions worth the most points. Read
each question carefully to determine exactly what is they asked. Pay attention to words
suchas define, illustrate, explain, list, compare, and contrast. Each work require a
different type of response. Write a brief outlines of your answer on scrap paper or the
back of the test. Make sure you include all the important ideas that are within the limits
of the question. In other words, do not write more than is asked for each answer. When
you write your answer, keep it specific and as brief as possible. In the introductory
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