B5L1 Reading

Which of the following did the French give to the world?

• Statue of Liberty

• National French Fry Day

• Fish and chips

Where did the earliest French fries come from?

• France

• Belgium

• The USA

When did people in Belgium fry potatoes instead of fish?

• When the river froze in winter

• When they had no oil

• When they had too many potatoes

Why did American soldiers call fried potatoes “French fries”?

• Because the food was from France

• Because they liked the name

• Because French was the main language in Belgium

How did French fries become popular in the USA?

• American soldiers brought them back

• French chefs sold them there

• They came with the Statue of Liberty

What can we know about French fries today?

• They are only eaten in Belgium

• They are popular all over the world

• They are only eaten in winter

What is one difference between fries in the UK and those in the USA?

• UK fries are thicker

• UK fries are longer

• UK fries are sweeter

In the text, what does the word “froze” most likely mean?

• Became ice

• Got dirty

• Got smaller