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

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be 1,4,5,7,11

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