Cutting Edge Units 6-10 Reading Exam Practice

Originally, what was the main purpose of the ketogenic diet?

• To increase carbohydrate intake

• To treat epilepsy

• To reduce protein intake

• To increase glucose levels

What happens to the body in ketosis?

• It burns carbohydrates

• It produces glucose

• It burns fats

• It increases hunger

Which of the following is a benefit of low-carbohydrate diets?

• Increased hunger

• Weight gain

• Improved blood sugar levels

• Increased glucose levels

When was the ketogenic diet first used?

• A century ago

• In the 1940s

• In Ancient Rome

• Twenty years ago

Fill in the blank: The liver produces _______ in ketosis.

• Ketones

• Glucose

• Insulin

• Bile

What did Thomas Edison invent?

• The telephone

• The electric light bulb

• The airplane

• The computer

Elon Musk founded (a)   .

• Apple
• Microsoft
• SpaceX
• IBM

How many patents did Thomas Edison hold?

• 100

• 500

• 1,000

• 10,000

What is the Hyperloop?

• A type of electric car

• A space rocket

• A high-speed transportation system

• A renewable energy source

Elon Musk is known for his work in _______ cars.

• electric

• diesel

• petrol

• steam