HESI READING COMPREHENSION Completed for 2022/2023 Completed for 2022/2023

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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 QUESTI... ONS (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 GAME1. 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? Supporters2. What is stated in this paragraph? Each individual driving behavior is key to automobile safety. 3. What is implied by this paragraph? Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate. 4. The author seems to think that? All cars should be properly inspected. 5. The authors motive for writing the paragraph seems to have been to? Get people personally involved with traffic safety. THE WHITE ELEPHANT 1. Where is Thailand? Asia 2. What is implied by the article? People enjoy giving/receiving gifts. 3. Impoverished meaning - Financially ruined. 4. Why is an unwanted gift called “white elephant”? It is a rare thing to get an unwanted gift. 5. How did the people regard a white elephant? People tried very hard not to offend the king so they would not receive a white elephant. EXAMS 1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find question like: Definitions, matching. 2. Compared to objective exams, essay tests contain: Fewer questions. 3. From the article, d reader can conclude that a test containing true or false questions is called Objective. 4. Compare to objective exams, subjective questions consist of? Fewer questions. 5. In answering subjective question, the student should: Keep it brief and specific. 6. When taking an exam, you should divide your time: To allow more time for the difficult question. 7. In the above passage, the word “subjective” refers to test question that: Require you to write your own answer. 8. Which of the following step should be taken first when preparing for an essay exam? Prepare a list of question that you think might be asked, and jot down your answers in the form while testing, read each question and watch your time. Keep your answer as brief as possible. {When reviewing for an essay exam- focus on an idea….} CIRCUS 1. Cavorting means? Running & jumping. 2. Recover childlike awe (encourage people). 3. Author's motive? Encourage people to go to the circus/ recommends people to attend a circus. 4. They were great extravaganzas. 5. The romans staged extravaganzas. MR. ROGERS 1. Mr. Rogers stated a website…… 2. His purpose was to help kids face "real world problems" (He wanted to help children).3. Uniqueness 4. Meaning of Legacy? Anything handed down from the past. 5. To inform the audience…... 6. He wrote books for children before his retirement" ELECTORAL COLLEGE 1. Having an understanding of electoral college 2. Gives one vote 3. Two electoral votes 4. Congressional elections 5. Each state cast their electoral votes during the presidential election. HOMONYMS 1. Homonyms means: Words that sounds alike but are spelled different ways. 2. Homonyms are great tools to diversify the written language. 3. Best language to know…. 4. In order to master English, the student must learn about homonyms. 5. What conclusion can you draw from this passage? English language is a difficult language to master. (The passage indicates that: English language is not easy to master) GLASS 1. Brittle means: Easily broken (Flexible, fragile) 2. What statement can be implied by the information in the article? Scientist use glass for experiment. 3. Which statement is true about glass? Glass is brittle, malleable...... 4. What conclusion can be drawn? Glass has been in existence since civilization. 5. What is the author trying to saying? Glass is an essential part our lives. {Fact in the article- New use of glass are discovered every time/ glass is not an element….} LIGHTING 1. Get into a metal car or lie flat/down on the ground into the open 2. Penetrate means? To pierce. 3. Drawing lightening away from building. 4. Favor the use of lighting roads. 5. Consist of a main stroke and several smaller strokes or it is always detrimental to earth. 6. The author did not support the myth that lightning does not strike twice 7. Why is there a rod in front of the building? The rod will attract the lighting to hit it and not the building. GREEN HOUSE 1. Green house great tropical condition at nurseries. 2. A ship of board of other material that form as a section of the wall or door. 3. Too many nurseries mean not enough buying the plants that need to be sold.4. Nurseries are helpful to farmers 5. Special type of farm. VIOLENCE 1. The passage indicates that violence appears probable…. 2. The author support….? Further research into effects of TV on violence. LAUGHTER 1. The passage indicates that: Native American humor deserve more attention. 2. The passage infers: Native American humor is often overlooked. 3. The author’s reason to write this passage is: To persuade people to take a broader view of native Americans. 4. The author seems to favor- Research into native American humor. FACTORY 1. Execution means: Implementation 2. The passage states that: Both labor and management can benefit from a well-designed factory. 3. The information presented in this passage is: Slated against labor balance in its approach. 4. Irrelevant means: Meaningless. 5. The passage indicates: Safety and profit. {Persuade people to modernize factory design}. BICYCLES (ABBCC) 1. Bicycles is gaining popularity…. 2. Liking…... 3. 53 years 4. Gear and hand operated brakes 5. Understanding a bit about bicycles FACTS ABOUT THE ONE DOLLAR BILL (BCA) 1. Why is it not a problem that the dollar bill is washed? The materials are made of blends with special ink that does not fade. 2. The author wants to – share some fact about dollar bill. 3. The dollar bill is: fabulous historical document. 4. The formula of ink used is kept secret 5. Minute means extremely small. CHANGING TIME 1. What statement most accurately reflects the author’s attitude. DST is an inconvince …and should end. 2. What statement is true about information in the article? Computers automatically change the time settings when DST is established. 3. DST means Daylight Saving Time. [Show More]

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