UIL Listening skills "The Grapefruit"

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Where did the grapefruit originate?

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The grapefruit seems to have originated in the West Indies.

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What is a scientist who studies fruit and nut trees called?

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A scientist who studies fruit and nut trees is called a pomologist.

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What were the first commercial shipments of grapefruit packed in?

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The first commercial shipment of grapefruit shipped from South Texas was packed in onion crates.

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What two fruits are theorized to have created the grapefruit?

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The grapefruit is theorized to be a cross between a shaddock and an orange tree.

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What was the promise of the grapefruit diet in the 1970s?

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Participators of the grapefruit diet during the 1970s were promised a result of losing 10 pounds in 10 days.

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What is the scientific study of citrus fruits called?

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The scientific study of citrus fruits is called citrology.

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What is the family name of the grapefruit?

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The grapefruit belongs to the Rutaceae family.

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What color is the flesh of most grapefruits?

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The flesh of most grapefruits is typically pink or yellow.

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What vitamin is grapefruit particularly high in?

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Grapefruit is particularly high in Vitamin C.

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What is the taste profile of grapefruit?

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Grapefruit has a unique taste that is both sweet and bitter.