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WorksheetsAmericanization of Ethnic Food
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3hrs 46mins
Why does the author include the footnote in the text?
To emphasize the most important detail in the text.
To include information that is not important enough to appear in the text.
To provide a definition of a phrase that is essential for readers to understand.
To explain where the author located the facts included in the text.
How does the author organize the section “Asian Food” to develop the thesis of the article?
By highlighting the differences between American Asian cuisine and authentic Asian cuisine.
By listing the different types of Asian cuisine.
By describing how traditional Asian food is made.
By explaining how some American Chinese food does not exist in traditional Chinese cuisine.
Below are the definitions of the word accustomed:
1. Often used or practiced: customary | her accustomed cheerfulness
2. Adapted to existing conditions | eyes accustomed to the dark
3. Being in the habit or custom | a team accustomed to winning
Which definition best matches the way accustomed is used in paragraph 4?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Share evidence from the text that best supports the answer to the previous question.
Based on the details in the text, the reader can infer that- (select all that apply)
Traditional ethnic cuisine is better than Americanized ethnic cuisine.
Some Americanized meals have added more ingredients than traditional cuisine.
Cuisine from all over the world has undergone change in America.
Italian and French cuisine is more authentic than Asian cuisine.
Which evidence from the text best supports the answer(s) from the previous question? (select all that apply)
"A wide variety of cuisines from Asia have become popular in America."
"Based on the evidence, one might conclude that the diversity of foods we enjoy are simply Americanized versions of cultural cuisines."
But many Americans are not accustomed to the heat, so restaurants lessen the spices to better suit their palates."
Compared to the pizza we eat now- thick or thin crust covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and toppings- it looks and tastes very little like authentic Italian pizza.
The author organizes the section “European Food” by-
Comparing traditional French cuisine to traditional Italian cuisine.
Detailing the differences between European food and American European food.
Describing the types of food available in Europe.
Including information about where certain European foods originated.
Which conclusion is supported by information in paragraph 8?
The United States has a wide variety of restaurant types.
People tend to enjoy learning about foreign cultures.
Americans have come from many different countries.
Everyone should think carefully about the food they eat.
Share evidence that best supports the answer to the previous question.
The word adhere in paragraph 7 means-
To taste
To follow the practices of
To change to suit one’s needs
To give support to
Which phrase best supports the answer to the previous question?
"negative change"
"home countries"
"evolution of authentic food"
"willing to adapt"
How does the chart next to paragraph 7 develop the controlling idea of the text?
It reveals that only food from the nations listed have been changed.
It emphasizes that commonly consumed ethnic food in America is not actually traditional.
It describes the types of food available in the United States.
It indicates that Americans don’t like to consume traditional ethnic food.
