Hesi READING COMPREHENSION

(55 question) The Topics that I did in the Reading Comprehension are:

1. RAINFOREST – 5 QUESTIONS (I Don’t know the answers, I just guess)

2. WATER CYCLE – 5 QUESTIONS (I Don’t know the answers, I just guess)

3. FOOD – 4 QUESTIONS

4. EATING – 5 QUESTIONS

5. PHOBIA – 5 QUESTIONS

6. THE SUMMER OLYMPIC GAME – 4 QUESTIONS

7. THE GAMES OF BRIDGE – 5 QUESTIONS

8. GETTING A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP– 5 QUESTIONS

9. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – 5 QUESTIONS

10. VOICE – 4 QUESTIONS

11. SAFE DRIVING – 5 QUESTIONS

12. THE WHITE ELEPHANT – 3 QUESTIONS

FOOD

1. What is implied by this paragraph? We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

2. The information presented in the article is: Against Drinking Alcohol. {Unbiased in its

approach}

3. The author seems to: Oppose Drinking Alcohol {To urge self-control (Moderation)}

4. As used in the sentence, the word “Concomitant” means Accompanying.

EATING

1. What is the best definition of “Efficient” as used in the paragraph? Productive without

waste.

2. What conclusion can be drawn about the article? The author explains differences in

eating processes.

3. What statement can be implied from the content of article. Diversity is interesting to

learn about.

4. What statement from the article draws the conclusion? It is interesting to discover new

ways to do something.

5. What statement from this article is correct? China developed chopsticks for eating

utensils.

PHOBIA

1. Type of phobias includes: Social, specific, and panic phobias.

2. What are the physical ailments that phobia causes? Ulcers and hypertension (high blood

pressure).

3. The author wants to conclude that: People can gain control or deal with phobia.

4. Which one is not a solution to phobia? Taking medication.

5. They are extreme and unreasonable.

THE SUMMER OLYMPICS GAME

1. How often is the game played? Every four years.

2. What is the meaning of roots in the passage? To wish the success of….

3. What is the main reason athletics want to participate in the summer Olympic game? They

have a patriotic pride in the performance.

4. Where was the summer 2008 game played? China

THE GAMES OF BRIDGE

1. The author wants the reader to feel: Confidence and excited about learning the game

of bridge.

2. Throughout the passage the word suit means: Any of the four sets into which a deck of

cards is divided.

3. In the passage, a trick is described as: A Collection of one card played by each four

players.

4. The passage explicitly states – That the highest card within the “trump” suit always

wins the trick.

5. The passage implies – Playing the game of bridge requires concentration.

GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

1. Why did the author write this passage? To explain insomnia and propose some

solutions for the condition

2. Sleep apnea causes? Chronic illness

3. Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it- Causes a deficit in memory,

concentration and attention.

4. What is stated in the passage? Physical illness can cause chronic insomnia.

5. Which is a solution for insomnia? Developing good sleeping habits, and taking herbs

and spices.

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

1. The author reason for writing this piece seems to be to – Inform the reader.

2. What body of water does the Golden Gate Bridge cross? Golden Gate Strait.

3. Why was the roadway so dangerous to build? If the road wasn’t balanced, it would

collapse.

4. Which part of the bridge was built first? Anchorages.

5. In the passage, the word embark means to – Put or go on board a ship.

VOICE

1. Which statement from the section presents a fact rather than an opinion? Harsh voice

qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw.

2. What is stated in this paragraph? Women make less appealing political candidates.

3. The information presented is – Slated against people with piercing voices.

4. The author seems to: - Prefer low pitched tones.

{One’s voice defines one’s ability to deliver a good message}

SAFE DRIVING

1. What is the best meaning of the word “advocate” as used in the fourth sentence of this

paragraph? Supporters