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Lemurs

Lemurs are known as primates of Madagascar. They only live in that island country, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The word "lemur" originates from Roman mythology and means "ghost" or "spirit". Many research said that they came to Madagascar in the Holocene period. Since that time, lemurs have evolved to adjust themselves to environmental and climate conditions. This evolution process has yielded various species of lemurs. It is reported that there are more than 100 species, living in Madagascar today.

The size of lemurs ranges from 30 grams to 9 kilograms. Their fingers and toes are similar to other primates. Their wet noses differentiate lemurs from other primates. Lemurs are more social than other primates. They communicate by their scents and vocalizations instead of by visual signals. Lemurs mostly eat fruits and leaves of Madagascar rainforest.

QUESTION:

What is the text about?

• The extinction of lemurs.

• The evolution of lemurs.

• The description of lemurs.

• Various species of lemurs.

• The description of Madagascar.

Lemurs

Lemurs are known as primates of Madagascar. They only live in that island country, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The word "lemur" originates from Roman mythology and means "ghost" or "spirit". Many research said that they came to Madagascar in the Holocene period. Since that time, lemurs have evolved to adjust themselves to environmental and climate conditions. This evolution process has yielded various species of lemurs. It is reported that there are more than 100 species, living in Madagascar today.

The size of lemurs ranges from 30 grams to 9 kilograms. Their fingers and toes are similar to other primates. Their wet noses differentiate lemurs from other primates. Lemurs are more social than other primates. They communicate by their scents and vocalizations instead of by visual signals. Lemurs mostly eat fruits and leaves of Madagascar rainforest.

QUESTION:

How do lemurs communicate to each other?

• Using signals.

• Using gestures.

• Using eye contact.

• Using smells and sounds.

• Using liquids from their body.

Lemurs

Lemurs are known as primates of Madagascar. They only live in that island country, off the coast of Southeast Africa. The word "lemur" originates from Roman mythology and means "ghost" or "spirit". Many research said that they came to Madagascar in the Holocene period. Since that time, lemurs have evolved to adjust themselves to environmental and climate conditions. This evolution process has yielded various species of lemurs. It is reported that there are more than 100 species, living in Madagascar today.

The size of lemurs ranges from 30 grams to 9 kilograms. Their fingers and toes are similar to other primates. Their wet noses differentiate lemurs from other primates. Lemurs are more social than other primates. They communicate by their scents and vocalizations instead of by visual signals. Lemurs mostly eat fruits and leaves of Madagascar rainforest.

QUESTION:

"This evolution process has yielded ....." (Paragraph 1)

What does the underlined word mean?

• Lead.

• Make.

• Produce.

• Maintain.

• Estimate.

Basil is well-known as a seasoning leaf for various foods. Basil leaves have a strong fragrance. Because basil belongs to the same family as peppermint, basil shares the same characteristics with peppermint. Its leaf is round at the bottom and pointed at the end.

This leaf is generally used fresh in cooked recipes. It has been a prominent part of Italian cuisine and plays a major ingredient of Southeast Asian cuisines, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao and Indonesian. It is added at the last moment of the cooking process. It is believed that cooking will quickly destroy the flavor. Basil can be kept in a plastic bag for a short time in a refrigerator. If you want to keep it for a long time, blanch it quickly in boiling water and put it in the freezer. Dried basil is frequently found in Chinese soup. But, people say that it has lost most of its flavor.

QUESTION:

What is the purpose of the text?

• To show the taste of basils.

• To describe basils in general.

• To describe basils cultivated in India.

• To determine the various species of basils.

• To identify the function of basils for cooking.

Basil is well-known as a seasoning leaf for various foods. Basil leaves have a strong fragrance. Because basil belongs to the same family as peppermint, basil shares the same characteristics with peppermint. Its leaf is round at the bottom and pointed at the end.

This leaf is generally used fresh in cooked recipes. It has been a prominent part of Italian cuisine and plays a major ingredient of Southeast Asian cuisines, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao and Indonesian. It is added at the last moment of the cooking process. It is believed that cooking will quickly destroy the flavor. Basil can be kept in a plastic bag for a short time in a refrigerator. If you want to keep it for a long time, blanch it quickly in boiling water and put it in the freezer. Dried basil is frequently found in Chinese soup. But, people say that it has lost most of its flavor.

QUESTION:

Why should we add basil at the last step of cooking?

• Because it should be served hot.

• Because not all people like basils.

• Because it is difficult to find basils.

• Because it is not a prominent ingredient.

• Because the cooking process may destroy their flavor.

Basil is well-known as a seasoning leaf for various foods. Basil leaves have a strong fragrance. Because basil belongs to the same family as peppermint, basil shares the same characteristics with peppermint. Its leaf is round at the bottom and pointed at the end.

This leaf is generally used fresh in cooked recipes. It has been a prominent part of Italian cuisine and plays a major ingredient of Southeast Asian cuisines, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao and Indonesian. It is added at the last moment of the cooking process. It is believed that cooking will quickly destroy the flavor. Basil can be kept in a plastic bag for a short time in a refrigerator. If you want to keep it for a long time, blanch it quickly in boiling water and put it in the freezer. Dried basil is frequently found in Chinese soup. But, people say that it has lost most of its flavor.

QUESTION:

"It has been a prominent part ....." (Paragraph 2)

What does the underlined word refer to?

• Delightful

• Terrible

• Important

• Tasteful

• Delicious

Olive trees are mostly found in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to Israel, the Arabian countries, and Southern Asia. The tree is part of the family Oleaceae. The tree is famous for its leaves and its fruits. In ancient Greece, olive branches were used as a crown, granted to the winner of Olympic games. Olive fruits have been used as the main substance of cooking oil, cosmetics, and soaps.

Olive trees are short and thick. Most species are about 5 meters in height even though the Pisciottana, a unique species only found in southern Italy, exceeds 20 metres height. They have silvery leaves. They are oval in shape with 4-10 centimeters length and 1-3 centimeters width. Their flowers are white and feathery. They are yielded from the previous years' wood.

There are many kinds of olive trees that are cultivated. Different kinds result in different color, size, shape, and their oil qualities. Most olive trees may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives for consumption is called "table olives."

Many kinds of olive are self-sterile. That's why they are generally grown in pairs with one another. The second olive is used to fertilize the primary one.

QUESTION:

What is the purpose of the text?

• To explain how olive oil is produced.

• To show the functions of olive trees.

• To show how to plant an olive tree.

• To describe olive trees in general.

• To describe olive oil in general.

Olive trees are mostly found in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to Israel, the Arabian countries, and Southern Asia. The tree is part of the family Oleaceae. The tree is famous for its leaves and its fruits. In ancient Greece, olive branches were used as a crown, granted to the winner of Olympic games. Olive fruits have been used as the main substance of cooking oil, cosmetics, and soaps.

Olive trees are short and thick. Most species are about 5 meters in height even though the Pisciottana, a unique species only found in southern Italy, exceeds 20 metres height. They have silvery leaves. They are oval in shape with 4-10 centimeters length and 1-3 centimeters width. Their flowers are white and feathery. They are yielded from the previous years' wood.

There are many kinds of olive trees that are cultivated. Different kinds result in different color, size, shape, and their oil qualities. Most olive trees may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives for consumption is called "table olives."

Many kinds of olive are self-sterile. That's why they are generally grown in pairs with one another. The second olive is used to fertilize the primary one.

QUESTION:

What will happen if olive trees are not planted in pairs?

• New olive tree will not grow near it.

• It will not have any leaves.

• It will not bear any fruit.

• It will not produce oil.

• It will die.

Olive trees are mostly found in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to Israel, the Arabian countries, and Southern Asia. The tree is part of the family Oleaceae. The tree is famous for its leaves and its fruits. In ancient Greece, olive branches were used as a crown, granted to the winner of Olympic games. Olive fruits have been used as the main substance of cooking oil, cosmetics, and soaps.

Olive trees are short and thick. Most species are about 5 meters in height even though the Pisciottana, a unique species only found in southern Italy, exceeds 20 metres height. They have silvery leaves. They are oval in shape with 4-10 centimeters length and 1-3 centimeters width. Their flowers are white and feathery. They are yielded from the previous years' wood.

There are many kinds of olive trees that are cultivated. Different kinds result in different color, size, shape, and their oil qualities. Most olive trees may be used primarily for oil, eating, or both. Olives for consumption is called "table olives."

Many kinds of olive are self-sterile. That's why they are generally grown in pairs with one another. The second olive is used to fertilize the primary one.

QUESTION:

"There are many kinds of olive trees that are cultivated." (Paragraph 3)

What does the underlined word mean?

• Grown

• Noticed

• Pressed

• Released

• Produced