Hesi A2 Reading

 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.

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

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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 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 time-consuming.

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.

5.What statement can be implied from the content of article.

-Diversity is interesting to learn about

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6.What statement from the article draws the conclusion?

-it is interesting to discover new ways to do something

7.What statement from this article is correct?

-china developed chop sticks for eating utensils

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