Cam-15-Reading-Test-1-Passage-1_Nutmeg – a valuable spice

Which term is closest in meaning to "a highly prized and costly ingredient" in this context: "A highly prized and costly ingredient like nutmeg drove trade"?

• Cheap component

• Valuable element

• Common additive

• Inexpensive part

Which term is closest in meaning to "commercial fleet" in this context: "A commercial fleet transported spices globally"?

• Merchant navy

• Fishing boats

• Passenger ships

• Local vessels

Which term is closest in meaning to "a private army" in this context: "A private army protected spice trade routes"?

• National military

• Mercenary force

• Local guards

• Public troops

Which term is closest in meaning to "a fleet of" in this context: "A fleet of ships boosted spice trade"?

• Group of vessels

• Single ship

• Land transport

• Individual boats

Which term is closest in meaning to "seedling" in this context: "Seedlings ensure sustainable spice production"?

• Mature tree

• Young plant

• Harvested seed

• Dried root

Which term is closest in meaning to "the Treaty" in this context: "The Treaty resolved spice trade disputes"?

• Conflict

• Agreement

• War

• Dispute

Which term is closest in meaning to "a valuable spice" in this context: "A valuable spice fueled economic growth"?

• Worthless herb

• Precious seasoning

• Common flavor

• Inexpensive condiment

Which term is closest in meaning to "a large evergreen tree" in this context: "A large evergreen tree yields nutmeg"?

• Small shrub

• Tall perennial tree

• Deciduous plant

• Tiny bush

Which term is closest in meaning to "native to" in this context: "Nutmeg is native to tropical islands"?

• Foreign to

• Originating from

• Imported to

• Absent from

Which term is closest in meaning to "grow" in this context: "Farmers grow spices for trade"?

• Wilt

• Cultivate

• Decay

• Shrink