Hesi A2 Reading comprehension 2026/2027 UPDATE GRADED A+ (11pages)

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? (eating) The author explain differences in eating processes. 2. What statement can be implied from the content of article. (eating) Diversity is interesting to learn about 3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph? (eating) Productive without waste 5. What statement from the article draws a conclusion? (eating) It is interesting to discover new ways to do things 6. What statement from the article is correct? (eating)