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The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907.

What is the best title for this passage ?

• Diamond Cutting

• The worlds biggest diamond, uncut and cut

• Measuring diamond n carats

• The british crown jewels

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

the word "uncut" in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following ?

• Finished

• Unnatural

• Pear

• Whole

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

The word "discovered" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ....

• created

• found

• buried

• weighed

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

It can be inferred from the passage that the Cullinan diamond was cut into how many total stones ?

• 9

• 96

• 105

• 3.106

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

The word "major: in line 4 could best be replaced by .....

• well-known

• millitary

• natural

• big

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

Which of the following is NOT true about Cullinan I ?

• It was cut from the cullinan diamond

• it weighs 3,106 carats

• it is the biggest cut diamond in the world

• it is sometimes called the Greater star of Africa

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

All of the following are true about the shape of the Greater Star of Africa, EXCEPT that .....

• it is in the shape of a pear

• it is 5,4 cm long

• it is longer than other diamonds

• it is 4,4 inches wide

The largest diamond ever found is the cullinan diamond. This diamond weighed 3,106 caracts in its uncut state when it was discovered in South Africa on January 25, 1905. The Culinan diamond was cut into 9 major stone and 96 smaller ones. The largest of the cuts stones, and still the largest cut diamond in the world, is the pear-shaped Cullinan I at 530 carats. This diamond, which is also known as the Greater Star of Africa, is more than 2 inches (5,4 cm) long and 1,75 inches (4, 4 cm) wide. It became part of the British crown jewels in 1907

According to the passage, what happened to Cullinan I ?

• It remained in Africa

• It was cut into samller stones

• it was cut and changed into the Greater Star of Africa

• It became the property of the British Royal family

Coca – cola wa invented in 1886 by Atlanta pharmacist John S. Pemberton. The name for the product was actually proposed by Pemberton’s assistant, Frank Robinson. The name was taken from the two most unusual ingredients in the drink, the South American Coca leaf and the Arfican cola nut. The recipe for today’s Coca – Cola very well guarded. Many of the ingredients are known; in addition to coca leaves and cola nut, they include lemon, orange, lime, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramel and sugar. The proportions of the ingredients and the identity of coke secret ingredients are known by only a few of the Coca – Cola Cpmpany’s senior corporate officers.

The passage mainly discusses.....

• the success of the coca - cola company

• the unusual ingredients in coca - cola

• John S.Pemberthon

• Coca -cola's recipe and who developent it

Coca – cola wa invented in 1886 by Atlanta pharmacist John S. Pemberton. The name for the product was actually proposed by Pemberton’s assistant, Frank Robinson. The name was taken from the two most unusual ingredients in the drink, the South American Coca leaf and the Arfican cola nut. The recipe for today’s Coca – Cola very well guarded. Many of the ingredients are known; in addition to coca leaves and cola nut, they include lemon, orange, lime, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, caramel and sugar. The proportions of the ingredients and the identity of coke secret ingredients are known by only a few of the Coca – Cola Cpmpany’s senior corporate officers.

According to the passage, who created coca - cola ?

• the coca - cola company

• John S.Pemberton

• Pemberton's assistant

• Frank Robinson