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WorksheetsUnit 5: Food
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 7hrs 25mins
My friend is sick at the moment. I might ____________ to cook some chicken soup for him.
offer
pick
Some types of foods can taste badly if you don't ____________ them in a special way.
share
prepare
I generally like foods that have a salty or sweet ____________, but dislike ones that are bitter.
taste
type
The vegetables we eat at home are always very ____________ because my father grows them in our garden.
fresh
fried
When I was younger, I didn't like eating fish, but now it's probably my favorite ____________ of food.
culture
type
Some people say ____________ food is unhealthy, but I think it's OK to have it sometimes.
typical
fried
There is a farm near my home where you can ____________ your own fresh strawberries. It's lots of fun and they're delicious!
pick
offer
A new restaurant has just opened in town. Surprisingly, the chef says that every item on the menu is made from just four ingredients.
The word "ingredients" is closest in meaning to ____________.
people who make something
places that people like to go
reasons for doing something
types of food used to make a dish
I respect my sister's opinion when we are choosing a place to eat; she's been to a lot of restaurants in town and knows some of the chefs.
The word "respect" could be replaced with ____________.
balance
influence
receive
trust
Many environmentalists believe that humans are catching too many fish. Other people argue with this viewpoint, and say there should not be a limit on the numbers we catch.
The word "argue" could be replaced with ____________.
deal
disagree
finish
meet
Researchers are working to produce meat in a laboratory. They hope this process will allow them to produce meat that is cheaper for customers and better for the environment.
The word "hope" is closest in meaning to ____________.
Believe
Call
control
record
The researchers say that meat from a laboratory can be used in any recipe, and will taste exactly like natural meat.
The word "recipe" means ____________.
decisions about what types of food to eat
instructions for making a type of food
reasons why some foods are delicious
solutions to problems raising some foods
It is possible to find Chinese restaurants in almost every town and city. In fact, Chinese food might be the most popular type of cuisine in the world. However, there are actually many varieties of Chinese food, all of which have different cooking styles and specific dishes.
The word "popular" means ____________.
difficult to make
healthy to eat
liked by many
not eaten often
It is possible to find Chinese restaurants in almost every town and city. In fact, Chinese food might be the most popular type of cuisine in the world. However, there are actually many varieties of Chinese food, all of which have different cooking styles and specific dishes.
The word "varieties" could be replaced by ____________.
chances
kinds
places
skills
It is possible to find Chinese restaurants in almost every town and city. In fact, Chinese food might be the most popular type of cuisine in the world. However, there are actually many varieties of Chinese food, all of which have different cooking styles and specific dishes.
The word "dishes" is closest in meaning to ____________.
chefs
foods
ideas
places
Read the paragraph and answer the following question.
What did Matthieu Paley do, according to the paragraph?
Hunted for snails and horta
Started his own restaurant
Traveled to several countries
Read the paragraph and answer the following question.
According to the paragraph, where did Paley catch his own food?
Greenland
France
Greece
Read the paragraph 2 and answer the following question.
According to paragraph 2, which of the following are true about Crete?
It is the biggest island in Greece.
The weather is usually very bad in April.
Horta has been eaten there for thousands of years.
Most people there only eat snails in April.
Read the paragraph 4 and answer the following question.
In paragraph 4, What foods do members of the Moschonas family offer to Paley?
avronies
honey
kalitsounia
octopus
Read the paragraphs 3 and 4. Then answer the following question.
According to paragraphs 3 and 4, which food is described as being good for one's health?
avronies
beans
horta
snails
Read Paragraph A. Which of the following is the main idea of Paragraph A?
Locally grown food is often fresher and tastes better.
Most people can buy food from around the world.
Small farms use less airplane fuel than corporate farms.
Cow farmers use a lot of resources to raise their cows.
Read Paragraph D. Which of the following is a detail of Paragraph D?
Cow farmers use a lot of resources to raise their cows.
Locally grown food maybe healthier than food from corporate farms.
Small farms use less airplane fuel than corporate farms.
Locally grown food is often fresher and tastes better.
Read Paragraph F. Which of the following is the main idea of Paragraph F?
Locally grown food maybe healthier than food from corporate farms.
Locally grown food is often fresher and tastes better.
Most people can buy food from around the world.
Cow farmers use a lot of resources to raise their cows.
Read Paragraph E. Which of the following is a detail of Paragraph E?
Cow farmers use a lot of resources to raise their cows.
Locally grown food maybe healthier than food from corporate farms.
Small farms use less airplane fuel than corporate farms.
Locally grown food is often fresher and tastes better.
Read Paragraph G. Which of the following is the main idea of Paragraph G?
Locally grown food maybe healthier than food from corporate farms.
Cow farmers use a lot of resources to raise their cows.
Most people can buy food from around the world.
Locally grown food is often fresher and tastes better.
Carefully read Paragraph A.
What can you infer from Paragraph A?
The Chacaltaya ski area will soon come back,
The Chacaltaya ski area will have more visitors.
The Chacaltaya ski area will soon disappear.
Read Paragraph A.
According to the paragraph, who now believes that humans are mainly to blame for global warming?
drought experts
scientists
people in Greenland
Read Paragraph D.
According to the paragraph, Because glaciers are melting...
floods are decreasing.
people are increasing.
floods are increasing.
Read Paragraph A.
According to the paragraph, what is more visible now on the Chacaltaya ski area?
ice
rocks
snow
Read Paragraph B.
What does the author infer by his statement, Reality is Exceeding Expectations?
Global warming is melting less ice than predicted.
Human activity is causing more problems than expected.
The Arctic Ocean is melting much faster than they thought.
Read Paragraph D.
According to the paragraph, which two weather conditions are people seeing more of now?
heatwaves and droughts
global warming and droughts
melting ice and droughts
Read Paragraph A.
According to the paragraph, which of the following is a fact?
Scientists thought the glacier would move much slower.
The snow and ice are melting
Scientists believed the ice would melt much slower.
Read Paragraph C.
According to the paragraph, the word facing means...
turning toward
accepting
experiencing
Read Paragraph B.
According to the paragraph, the problem of global warming is caused by...
animals
human activity
scientists
Read the entire passage.
Choose the best main idea of the passage.
Scientists who are concerned about human activity.
Global warming is causing many problems for the planet.
The effects of global warming on Greenland.
Fast food eaten per week between 1970 and 1990
Which of the following statements best represents the graph?
People ate more pizza in 1990 than in 1970.
Hamburgers were the most popular fast food in 1970.
The amount of fish and chips people ate between 1985 and 1990 increased.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
What is the topic sentence of the paragraph?
After reading about the poor conditions experienced by many animals that are raised for food, I felt that I could no longer eat meat.
Many animals that are raised for food experience overcrowding, lack of fresh air, and lack of clean bedding.
I chose to become a vegetarian for both ethical and health reasons.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
Which sentence from the paragraph best sums up the writer’s opinion on the subject of a vegetarian diet?
The writer chose to be a vegetarian because of the health benefits and because she felt it was wrong how many animals are treated.
The writer feels that vegetarian food is better than a meat-based diet because it requires less land to raise vegetables than it does to raise cattle.
The writer feels that everyone should eat a vegetarian diet.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
What is one reason why the writer became a vegetarian?
Because she read a lot of articles about a vegetarian diet.
Because heart disease runs in her family, so the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are important.
Because medical professionals advocate a high protein diet.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
Which sentence from the paragraph contains an opposing viewpoint?
Although some medical professionals advocate a high protein, meat-based diet, I have also read many articles that outline the health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
Many veal calves are raised in the dark and are not allowed enough room to turn around.
Since heart disease runs in my family, the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are especially important to me.
Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
What is the concluding sentence of the paragraph?
Since heart disease runs in my family, the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are especially important to me.
Vegetarians tend to have lower cholesterol and fewer problems with obesity.
Even though I feel strongly about my choice to be a vegetarian, I still agree that people have to decide for themselves what kind of diet to follow.
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
We eat rice at almost every meal.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
Many dishes in my country, such as rice noodles, are made from rice.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
Many farmers in my country grow rice.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
Rice is very important in my country.
Main Idea
Detail
Look at the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
The professor explains things well.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
Algebra 362 is an excellent course.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
We’re using a very good textbook.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the (4) sentences in the image. It includes one main idea and three details. Then, read the following statement below. Check whether it is a Main Idea or Detail.
The tests and quizzes are helpful.
Main Idea
Detail
Read the paragraph. The following sentence is the ________.
Based on all of the research and results, schools should require students to volunteer.
Opinion (Topic)
Counterargument/Refutation
Supporting Fact for Opinion #1
Supporting Fact for Opinion #2
Conclusion
Read the paragraph. The following sentence is the ________.
Without a doubt, all high school students should be required to volunteer in their community.
Opinion (Topic)
Counterargument/Refutation
Supporting Fact for Opinion #1
Supporting Fact for Opinion #2
Conclusion
Read the paragraph. The following sentence is the ________.
While some may claim that students should focus solely on their studies during school hours, research has actually found that volunteering improves students’ motivation both in and out of the classroom.
Opinion (Topic)
Counterargument/Refutation
Supporting Fact for Opinion #1
Supporting Fact for Opinion #2
Conclusion
Read the paragraph. The following sentence is the ________.
In a recent poll by the student council, 71 percent of students who volunteered were better able to manage their time and grades.
Opinion (Topic)
Counterargument/Refutation
Supporting Fact for Opinion #1
Supporting Fact for Opinion #2
Conclusion
Read the paragraph. The following sentence is the ________.
Furthermore, students at Western High School have overwhelmingly reported that they felt like they were part of something greater and could see how their efforts could truly help those around them.
Opinion (Topic)
Counterargument/Refutation
Supporting Fact for Opinion #1
Supporting Fact for Opinion #2
Conclusion
