Hesi A2 Reading Comp. 2024
Eating
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different
methods to accomplish tasks. 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 eat their food efficiently. Correct use of these 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 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.
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.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting
C. The author explains the differences in eating processes.
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What statement can be implied from the content of the 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 foo
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
, What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the 3rd paragraph
Productive without waste
What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
What statement from the article is correct?
China developed chopsticks for eating utensils
Food
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and
mental problems. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health
problems, since it places a great stain 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 were publicized.
The social drinker who become alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death,
spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse
As used in the last sentence of the paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C. Separate
D. Unpredictable
A. Accompanying
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
The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to?
Urge self- control
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