Question

Read the following passage and do the given activities:   

(A1) Complete the following sentences:   (2)

1. If you have type 2 diabetes ______.
2. Organic options are fine ______.
3. Different fruits and vegetables contain ______.
4. Peas, corns and potatoes were not associated with ______.

Variety is key, because different fruits and vegetables contain different beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Wang’s study showed that almost all fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, citrus fruits and berries, were associated with lower mortality, but there were some exceptions. Fruit juices and starchy vegetables such as peas, corn and potatoes were not associated with reduced risk of death or chronic diseases. It may be due to their higher glycaemic load compared with other fruits and vegetables, which means they have a greater ability to raise blood sugar levels. While the sugar content in two servings of fruit isn’t a cause for concern in general, if you have Type 2 diabetes you should discuss your portions with a dietician. Your five daily servings can be met from a variety of fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables, whether conventional or organic. Whichever options are available, affordable and appealing are good choices. Studies show that freezing and canning preserves nutrients, which often makes these foods even more nutrient-dense than their fresh counterparts. Plus, canned and frozen produce are good options for people whose barriers to consuming enough servings per day include the high cost, low access, poor quality and lack of fresh fruits and vegetables. And what about organic options? They're fine if you can access and afford them, but it’s not necessary to purchase organically grown produce.

(A2) How can you fulfil you five daily servings?   (2)

(A3) Add a prefix to make opposites of the following:   (2)

1. mortality × 
2. ability ×
3. affordable ×
4. available ×

(A4) Do as Directed:   (2)

1. They have a greater ability to raise blood sugar levels.
   (State the word class of the underlined words.)   (1)
2. Studies show that freezing and canning preserves nutrients.
   (Rewrite the sentence adding a question tag.)   (1)

(A5) 'Eating fruits are good for health’. Do you agree/disagree? Give reasons for your answer.   (2)

Answer 1

(A1)

1. If you have type 2 diabetes you should discuss your portions with a dietician.
2. Organic options are fine if you can access and afford them.
3. Different fruits and vegetables contain different beneficial nutrients and antioxidants.
4. Peas, corns and potatoes were not associated with reduced risk of death or chronic diseases.

(A2) You can fulfil your five daily servings by consuming a variety of fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables, whether conventional or organic. Whichever options are available, affordable, and appealing are good choices.

(A3)

1. mortality × immortality
2. ability × inability
3. affordable × unaffordable
4. available × unavailable

(A4)

1.  they – pronoun; ability – noun
2. Studies show that freezing and canning preserves nutrients, don’t they?

(A5) I agree that eating fruits is good for health. Fruits contain essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that help boost the immune system and prevent diseases. They also provide dietary fibre, which aids digestion and promotes overall well-being. Including a variety of fruits in the diet helps maintain good health and reduces the risk of chronic illnesses.