Comprehension: how is chocolate made?

Is the text in the comprehension fiction or non-fiction?

• Fiction
• Non-fiction

Why do the cocoa trees grow near the equator?

• the weather is cool near the equator
• the soil is better at the equator
• they need warmth, shade and humidity

What is the best way to find out if the cocoa pods are ripe

• they turn yellow and it smells ripe

• they stop growing and is as big as a coconut

• when you tap it and it has a deep hollow sound inside

• when it is dark brown on the outside and smells like chocolate

How long does it take for the cacao pods to ripen?

• 6 weeks
• 6 months
• 6 years
• very long

What happens to beans that are mouldy?

• they are washed and rinsed thoroughly
• they are boiled again
• they are thrown in the bin
• they are used to make dark bitter chocolate

What is your understanding of the word: - mushy

• it feels crumby
• it feels soft and spongy
• its dry and rough feeling

What is your understanding of the word: - humidity

• there is a lot of water vapour in the air
• the air is very dry
• the air is very cold
• the air is full of smoke