Comprehension

1. Is above text fiction or non-fiction?

• Fiction
• Non-fiction

2. 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

3. Determine the best way to find out if the cocoa pods are ripe

• they turn yellow
• they stop growing
• when it has a deep hollow sound inside
• when it is dark brown on the outside

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

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

5. 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

6.What is your understanding of the word: - mushy

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

7. 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