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1.7 Reading and Use of English Part 7

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1.7 Reading and Use of English Part 7

The objective:

In part 7 of the Reading and Use of English exam, we are given 10 questions and four pieces of text. The texts are connected by a common theme, and we are required to identify which piece of text each question relates to.


Let's look at a typical exam question:


Questions

1) Which fruit gets its name from a European language?
A B C D

2) Which fruit contains more vitamine C than an equivalent amount of another fruit?
A B C D

3) Which fruit is connected to a belief system?
A B C D

4) Which fruit can be used to make a cleaning product?
A B C D

5) Which fruit is the national fruit of several countries?
A B C D

6) Which fruit used to have a different name?
A B C D

7) Which fruit is mistakenly thought to be a good source of potassium?
A B C D

8) Which fruit is used in making alcoholic drinks?
A B C D

9) Which fruit is spoilt if frozen?
A B C D

10) Which fruit is associated with a bird?
A B C D

Text

(A) The Banana
The banana is an edible fruit which is botanically a berry, and in some countries, bananas are used for cooking.The fruit is variable in size, colour and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh. It is rich in starch, and covered with a rind which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruit grows in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Banana plants are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine and banana beer, and as ornamental plants. Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and though many people think they have a very high potassium content, that is not the case.

(B) The Mango
The mango is a juicy stone fruit, which is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. Over 400 varieties of mangoes are known, many of which ripen in summer, while some give a double crop. The fruit takes three to six months to ripen, and it does not survive freezing and drying. Mangoes contain a variety of nutrients, but the only vitamine present in significant amounts is vitamine C.

(C) The Kiwi
The Kiwi is a fruit with an oval shape. It is green on the inside with small black seeds that can be eaten. The kiwi has furry brown skin which is edible, but is usually removed, and is relatively thin. The kiwi is native to South China. The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand. Before that, its English name was Chinese gooseberry. The kiwi is extremely healthy and contains many vitamins and minerals. Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. Kiwis have more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of oranges.

(D) The Coconut
The coconut is actually a fruit and not a nut, and its name comes from the Spanish word for head because it resembles a human head. Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as they are commonly used in cooking and frying, as well as in soaps and cosmetics. The coconut also has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in India, where it is used in Hindu rituals. Coconuts are distinct from other fruits because of the large quantity of water they contain, and when immature, they are harvested for their potable coconut water, which is a good source of Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Calcium, but is very high in Sodium.

The method:

This exercise tests the student's ability to read for detail, which means the ability to identify some specific piece of information efficiently.

The best way to do this exercise is to follow these steps:

   READ THE FIRST QUESTION.

   HIGHLIGHT THE KEY WORDS.

   SCAN EACH PIECE OF TEXT LOOKING FOR INFORMATION CONNECTED TO THE KEYWORDS OF THE QUESTION.

   WHEN YOU FIND IT, HIGHLIGHT IT.

   CONFIRM IT MATCHES THE INFORMATION IN THE QUESTION.

   THAT THEN IS THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.

   GO ON TO THE NEXT QUESTION.

   REPEAT THE PROCESS.


Let's apply these ideas to our typical exam question.


Looking at the first question:


1) Which fruit gets its name from a European language?


Highlighting the key information:

1) Which fruit gets its name from a European language?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in D:

The coconut is actually a fruit and not a nut, and its name comes from the Spanish word for head because it resembles a human head.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The coconut is actually a fruit and not a nut, and its name comes from the Spanish word for head because it resembles a human head.


The information connects name to Spanish word, which is European,


so D) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the second question:


2) Which fruit contains more vitamine C than an equivalent amount of another fruit?


Highlighting the key information:

2) Which fruit contains more vitamine C than an equivalent amount of another fruit?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in C:

Kiwis have more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of oranges.


Highlighting the key information gives:

Kiwis have more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of oranges.


So C) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the third question:


3) Which fruit is connected to a belief system?


Highlighting the key information:

3) Which fruit is connected to a belief system?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in D:

The coconut also has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in India, where it is used in Hindu rituals.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The coconut also has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in India, where it is used in Hindu rituals.


So it is connected to Hinduism, and D) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the fourth question:


4) Which fruit can be used to make a cleaning product?


Highlighting the key information:

4) Which fruit can be used to make a cleaning product?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in D:

Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as they are commonly used in cooking and frying, as well as in soaps and cosmetics.


Highlighting the key information gives:

Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as they are commonly used in cooking and frying, as well as in soaps and cosmetics.


So D) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the fifth question:


5) Which fruit is the national fruit of several countries?


Highlighting the key information:

5) Which fruit is the national fruit of several countries?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in B:

The mango is a juicy stone fruit, which is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The mango is a juicy stone fruit, which is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh.


So B) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the sixth question:


6) Which fruit used to have a different name?


Highlighting the key information:

6) Which fruit used to have a different name?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in C:

The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand. Before that, its English name was Chinese gooseberry.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand. Before that, its English name was Chinese gooseberry.


So C) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the seventh question:


7) Which fruit is mistakenly thought to be a good source of potassium?


Highlighting the key information:

7) Which fruit is mistakenly thought to be a good source of potassium?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in A:

Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and though many people think they have a very high potassium content, that is not the case.


Highlighting the key information gives:

Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and though many people think they have a very high potassium content, that is not the case.


So A) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the eighth question:


8) Which fruit is used in making alcoholic drinks?


Highlighting the key information:

8) Which fruit is used in making alcoholic drinks?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in A:

Banana plants are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine and banana beer, and as ornamental plants.


Highlighting the key information gives:

Banana plants are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine and banana beer, and as ornamental plants.


So A) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the ninth question:


9) Which fruit is spoilt if frozen?


Highlighting the key information:

9) Which fruit is spoilt if frozen?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in B:

The fruit takes three to six months to ripen, and it does not survive freezing and drying.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The fruit takes three to six months to ripen, and it does not survive freezing and drying.


So B) must be the correct answer.

Looking at the tenth question:


10) Which fruit is associated with a bird?


Highlighting the key information:

10) Which fruit is associated with a bird?


Scanning each piece of text, we come across the following in C:

The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand.


Highlighting the key information gives:

The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand.


So C) must be the correct answer.

The correct answers are:

1 D

2 C

3 D

4 D

5 B

6 C

7 A

8 A

9 B

10 C


And the finished document should look like this, which makes it much easier to check the final answers.:


Questions

1) Which fruit gets its name from a European language?
A B C D

2) Which fruit contains more vitamine C than an equivalent amount of another fruit?
A B C D

3) Which fruit is connected to a belief system?
A B C D

4) Which fruit can be used to make a cleaning product?
A B C D

5) Which fruit is the national fruit of several countries?
A B C D

6) Which fruit used to have a different name?
A B C D

7) Which fruit is mistakenly thought to be a good source of potassium?
A B C D

8) Which fruit is used in making alcoholic drinks?
A B C D

9) Which fruit is spoilt if frozen?
A B C D

10) Which fruit is associated with a bird?
A B C D

Text

(A) The Banana
The banana is an edible fruit which is botanically a berry, and in some countries, bananas are used for cooking.The fruit is variable in size, colour and firmness, but is usually elongated and curved, with soft flesh. It is rich in starch, and covered with a rind which may be green, yellow, red, purple, or brown when ripe. The fruit grows in clusters hanging from the top of the plant. Banana plants are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent to make fiber, banana wine and banana beer, and as ornamental plants. Bananas are an excellent source of vitamin B6 and though many people think they have a very high potassium content, that is not the case.

(B) The Mango
The mango is a juicy stone fruit, which is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, and the national tree of Bangladesh. Over 400 varieties of mangoes are known, many of which ripen in summer, while some give a double crop. The fruit takes three to six months to ripen, and it does not survive freezing and drying. Mangoes contain a variety of nutrients, but the only vitamine present in significant amounts is vitamine C.

(C) The Kiwi
The Kiwi is a fruit with an oval shape. It is green on the inside with small black seeds that can be eaten. The kiwi has furry brown skin which is edible, but is usually removed, and is relatively thin. The kiwi is native to South China. The fruit was named in 1959 after the kiwi, a bird and the symbol of New Zealand. Before that, its English name was Chinese gooseberry. The kiwi is extremely healthy and contains many vitamins and minerals. Kiwis are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and fiber. Kiwis have more vitamin C than an equivalent amount of oranges.

(D) The Coconut
The coconut is actually a fruit and not a nut, and its name comes from the Spanish word for head because it resembles a human head. Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as they are commonly used in cooking and frying, as well as in soaps and cosmetics. The coconut also has cultural and religious significance in certain societies, particularly in India, where it is used in Hindu rituals. Coconuts are distinct from other fruits because of the large quantity of water they contain, and when immature, they are harvested for their potable coconut water, which is a good source of Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Calcium, but is very high in Sodium.