Question

Read the texts and do the tasks 1. For questions (1—6) choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d). The tomato is the world’s most popular fruit. And, botanically speaking, it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons). Tomatoes were first cultivated in 700 AD by Aztecs and Incas. Explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fiber, and are cholesterol-free. Doctors say that the stuff that makes tomatoes red may prevent cancer. It can also protect us from the free radicals that may ruin many parts of the body together with vitamins C and E. Tomatoes are used in many food products, including, of course, tomato sauce (ketchup), pasta and pizza. Don’t store ripe tomatoes in the fridge. Cold temperatures lessen the flavour in tomatoes. 1) About 60 million tons of tomatoes are grown ... . a) every month c) every 6 months b) every year d) every 2 years 2) Which is the continent where tomatoes were cultivated for the first time? a) Europe. c) Asia. b) America. d) Africa. 3) Oranges are ... . a) as popular as tomatoes c) not so popular as watermelons b) in the fourth place in popularity d) not mentioned in the text 4) What is the right way to keep tomatoes? a) At a hot temperature. c) At a normal temperature. b) At a cold temperature. d) In water. 5) Doctors think tomatoes help people to ... . a) prevent flu c) be strong b) become cleverer d) resist some diseases 6) In the fridge the taste of tomatoes becomes ... . a) richer c) more intensive b) not so rich d) stronger 2. Make the following sentences true to the text. 1) Tomatoes are not so popular as bananas. 2) Scientists conclude that tomatoes protect us from flu. 3) Explorers brought the tomato from Canada to England 3. Read the text. Choose from (A—G) the one which best fits each space. There is one choice you do not need to use. It is so important to have traditions. They are part of the glue that 1) . Traditions are necessary for 2) . First, they give children and even teens a sense of security. They know that 3) , some things stay the same. Traditions also provide closeness at the certain moment and 4) . Lasting memories are formed, and hopefully our children will continue the customs in 5) and make more of their own. Sunday dinner is one 6) that works for most families. A holds families together E family tradition B their own homes F a large family C in an uncertain world G over the years D several ways

Answer 1

Ответ:

1b

2b

3b

4c

5d

6b

Объяснение:

Answer 2

1. For questions (1—6):

2. About 60 million tons of tomatoes are grown ... . Answer: c) every year

3. Which is the continent where tomatoes were cultivated for the first time? Answer: b) America

4. Oranges are ... . Answer: b) in the fourth place in popularity

5. What is the right way to keep tomatoes? Answer: b) At a cold temperature.

6. Doctors think tomatoes help people to ... . Answer: d) resist some diseases

7. In the fridge, the taste of tomatoes becomes ... . Answer: b) not so rich

8. Make the following sentences true to the text:

9. Tomatoes are not so popular as bananas. False. The text states that tomatoes are the most popular fruit, producing 60 million tons per year, whereas bananas are the second most popular.

10. Scientists conclude that tomatoes protect us from flu. False. The text mentions that tomatoes may prevent cancer and protect against free radicals but does not mention protection from the flu.

11. Explorers brought the tomato from Canada to England. False. The text states that explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe, not Canada.

12. Read the text. Choose from (A—G) the one which best fits each space:

13. Traditions are necessary for A) holds families together

14. First, they give children and even teens a sense of security. They know that B) their own homes

15. some things stay the same. Traditions also provide closeness at the certain moment and C) in an uncertain world

16. Lasting memories are formed, and hopefully our children will continue the customs in D) several ways

17. and make more of their own. Sunday dinner is one E) family tradition

18. that works for most families. F) a large family

The completed paragraph: It is so important to have traditions. They are part of the glue that (A) holds families together. Traditions are necessary for (C) in an uncertain world. First, they give children and even teens a sense of security. They know that (D) some things stay the same. Traditions also provide closeness at the certain moment and (F) a large family. Lasting memories are formed, and hopefully our children will continue the customs in (B) their own homes and make more of their own. Sunday dinner is one (E) family tradition that works for most families.