Exit Test. Food and Health. Starlight 10. Module 2

Match the words to make phrases.

Read the text. For gaps 1-7 choose the correct word to complete each gap correctly. Have you ever passed a farm displaying the sign "Pick your own", and been tempted to try it? Tessa Simon became intrigued after seeing such a sign outside a local farm five years ago, and went to 1) . She soon became an enthusiast of the delights of spending a day in the fields picking her own fresh produce to take home. Tessa 2) her first visit during the month of June when her favourite fruit, the strawberry, was in season. She 3) the hundreds of other people, including small children with their parents, in 4) of the ripest, juiciest strawberries. In her enthusiasm, she quickly picked 5) than she could carry succeeding in filling five carrier bags! When she went to get the bags weighed in the farm shop, she was charged less than any supermarket would charge. Nowadays, Tessa is 6) skilled at picking her own fruit and vegetables. It is possible to buy freshly picked goods from the farm shop, but Tessa enjoys the satisfaction of picking out the products herself 7) taking them home to make some lovely home-cooked dishes!

Think of a word which best fits the gap. __________ fruit and vegetables are cheaper and tastier. That's why I'm always waiting for the summer and autumn months.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. "She's far too __________! She needs to put on weight," Bill said.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. When you __________ the banana skin, throw it in the dustbin.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Malnutrition could __________ your immune system. You also become pale and sullen.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. A balanced diet helps to __________ our weight. That's why I always monitor what I eat.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Canned food contains lots of __________. So you need to read all the labels.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Eating too much red __________ is not good for you.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Foods high in carbohydrates could __________ blood sugar levels.