Exam B5 LV 1

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.  

1. My friend is sick at the moment. I might ____________ to cook some chicken soup for him

2. Some types of foods can taste badly if you don’t ____________ them in a special way.

3. I generally like foods that have a salty or sweet ____________, but dislike ones that are bitter.

4. The vegetables we eat at home are always very ____________ because my father grows them in our garden.

5. When I was younger, I didn’t like eating fish, but now it’s probably my favorite ____________ of food.

6. Some people say ____________ food is unhealthy, but I think it’s OK to have it sometimes.

7. There is a farm near my home where you can ____________ your own fresh strawberries. It’s lots of fun and they’re delicious!

Choose the best answer to each question. 

8. 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 ____________.

9. 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 ____________

10. 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 ____________.

11. 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 ____________.

12. 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 ____________.

13. 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 ____________.

14. 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 ____________.

15. 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 ____________.

A GLOBAL FOOD JOURNEY

In 2014, French photographer Matthieu Paley set out to explore the world of food. His travels took him through jungles, over mountains, and beneath the sea. He went on the journey to explore how our environment affects the food we eat – and how our diet shapes our culture. Paley shared his experiences in a visual food diary, called We Are What We Eat.

Paley saw how food plays an important role in people’s lives all over the world. In Greenland, he went seal hunting with the Inuit to catch food for dinner. He gathered honey from trees with the Hazda people of Tanzania. And in Malaysian Borneo, he went diving to catch sea urchins and octopuses. In Crete – the largest island in Greece – Paley enjoyed a typical Mediterranean family meal. Here is an excerpt from his diary.

April 2014 

I am at the Moschonas’ home for their Saturday family gathering. Everyone was working in the fields this afternoon, and there is a pile of fresh wild herbs on the table. The family welcomes me, and the conversation is loud and lively. I feel right at home.

“Now, we make kalitsounia!” says Stella. These are small fried pies filled with wild herbs called horta. In Crete, April has been a time to pick horta for thousands of years. Stella prepares dough on the table. She cuts it into small squares and wraps the herbs. Then she fries the little pies in olive oil.

Someone takes a large bucket of snails from the freezer. The Moschonas eat snails all year round. They are probably the oldest food eaten by humans. Snails may also be the easiest to catch, because you just go for a walk, turn over some rocks, and there they are.

“And they are full of Omega 3, no fat on that meat either!” Stella says. She’ll prepare the snails with a thick sauce. She offers me a kalitsounia, hot out of the pan.

“Tell me about the horta,” I ask. “What did you pick today?”

Leaning over the table, Stella says with a smile, “Oh, there are over 20 types of herbs out there, if you know where to find them. And I know them all by name!”

My plate is filled with snails. On the table, there are also beans, small fried fish, and another vegetable. It looks like tiny asparagus, and has a bitter taste. Manolis sits next to me. He points at the dish. “This one is medicament. Medicine!” He says, “Eat a ton of it!” I try it. “We call these avronies … only in this season,” he says. “You are a lucky man!”

Review this reading passage from Unit 5. Then choose two answers for each question.

16. What did Matthieu Paley do, according to the passage?

17. According to the article, where did Paley catch his own food?

18. According to the article, which of the following are true about Crete?

19. What foods do members of the Moschonas family offer to Paley?

20. What foods are described as being good for one’s health?

21. What do Paley and Stella talk about?

A  Most countries are famous for certain types of foods. Mention Italy, and people think of pizza or pasta. Talk about Spain, Japan, or South Korea, and they probably imagine paella, sushi, and kimchi. But what about Canada? What food is it most famous for? Some Canadians would argue that the national dish is poutine, a combination of French fries, gravy, and cheese. Outside of Canada, it is a little-known dish.

B Another food associated with Canada is maple syrup – there is even a maple leaf on the Canadian flag. However, it may not be the best choice as a symbol of Canadian food. The syrup comes from a sugar maple tree – one of the three main kinds of syrup-producing maple trees. However, sugar maple trees grow in less than half of Canada’s thirteen regions. In fact, many Canadians were not fans of the maple leaf flag when it was first suggested in 1963. Because the trees are not found throughout the country, some Canadians felt they were not a symbol of the whole nation. Some are surprised to learn, too, that syrup-producing maple trees are not only found in Canada; they grow widely in the U.S., for example, and U.S. states like Vermont and Maine produce their own maple syrup.

C Whether or not maple syrup is a good symbol of Canada, it’s definitely an extremely popular food. In 2016, for instance, total exports of it were worth approximately 360 million Canadian dollars. One reason for this – probably the main reason, in fact – is its unique taste. Many people like it on pancakes or waffles, but the syrup can be used as an ingredient in many recipes. In fact, in most dishes that require sugar or honey, maple syrup can be used instead. Another reason for the popularity of maple syrup is that it has health benefits. Research shows that it contains special compounds called antioxidants that are also found in berries, tomatoes, green tea, and other so-called “superfoods.” These have been shown to help protect our bodies from diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Read the passage and answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from for each answer.

A 

Most countries are famous for certain types of foods. Mention Italy, and people think of pizza or pasta. Talk about Spain, Japan, or South Korea, and they probably imagine paella, sushi, and kimchi. But what about Canada? What food is it most famous for? Some Canadians would argue that the national dish is poutine, a combination of French fries, gravy, and cheese. Outside of Canada, it is a little-known dish.

B 

Another food associated with Canada is maple syrup – there is even a maple leaf on the Canadian flag. However, it may not be the best choice as a symbol of Canadian food. The syrup comes from a sugar maple tree – one of the three main kinds of syrup-producing maple trees. However, sugar maple trees grow in less than half of Canada’s thirteen regions. In fact, many Canadians were not fans of the maple leaf flag when it was first suggested in 1963. Because the trees are not found throughout the country, some Canadians felt they were not a symbol of the whole nation. Some are surprised to learn, too, that syrup-producing maple trees are not only found in Canada; they grow widely in the U.S., for example, and U.S. states like Vermont and Maine produce their own maple syrup.

C 

Whether or not maple syrup is a good symbol of Canada, it’s definitely an extremely popular food. In 2016, for instance, total exports of it were worth approximately 360 million Canadian dollars. One reason for this – probably the main reason, in fact – is its unique taste. Many people like it on pancakes or waffles, but the syrup can be used as an ingredient in many recipes. In fact, in most dishes that require sugar or honey, maple syrup can be used instead. Another reason for the popularity of maple syrup is that it has health benefits. Research shows that it contains special compounds called antioxidants that are also found in berries, tomatoes, green tea, and other so-called “superfoods.” These have been shown to help protect our bodies from diseases like cancer and diabetes.

In most cases, pronouns refer to a noun mentioned earlier in the reading text. The noun might be earlier in the same sentence, earlier in the same paragraph, or occasionally even earlier in a previous paragraph. 

Choose the best answer for each pronoun reference question.

30. The word “they” in paragraph A (third sentence) refers to ____.

31. The word “it” in paragraph A (last sentence) refers to ____.

32. The word “it” in paragraph B (second sentence) refers to ____.

33. The word “some” in paragraph B (last sentence) refers to ____.

34. The word “this” in paragraph C (third sentence) refers to ____.

35. The word “these” in paragraph C (last sentence) refers to ____.

After you write your opinion about something or describe something that has happened, it is often a good idea to give a reason why you hold this opinion or why this thing happened. There are many phrases you can use to give reasons. 

Choose the best word or phrase (a-d) to complete each sentence. Use each answer only once. 

Repeating the same word can make your writing less interesting and less effective. You can avoid this by using synonyms – words with a similar meaning – instead of reusing the same word. 

Which words could replace the underlined word in each sentence? Choose ALL the answers with the same or similar meaning to the underlined word. 

40. I just came back from a vacation in Italy. I visited several cities, including Rome and Milan. I was there for two weeks and had a really great vacation.

41. The weather was amazing – it was warm and sunny every day. The food was amazing, too.

42. I love cooking and eating, but I was surprised by the variety of food on offer. There were many more varieties of dishes than I had expected.

43. There are some parts of Italy where pasta dishes are not very common. In these parts of the country, bread, rice, or even potatoes are more popular.

44. It was great to try lots of new Italian dishes. Overall, I thought it was a really great vacation.

Write full sentences in answer to these questions. 

45. What are your two favorite foods?

46. Where do your favorite foods come from?

47. What do your favorite foods taste like?

48. How often do you eat your favorite foods?

49. What do you recommend eating and drinking with your favorite foods?

50. Read the email from your classmate. Then write a response in your own words.