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

Read the text. For gaps 1-7 choose the correct word to complete each gap correctly. Have you ever suffered because of a strawberry, panicked over a peanut or rued the day you ate salmon risotto? Maybe you have a food allergy. If so, you are among the estimated 4% of adults 1) do. Common foods that cause allergies in adults are milk, eggs, nuts, fish and shellfish. I had no idea I was allergic to prawns until one day last summer, when I was on holiday in Spain. On my first night I went to a charming little restaurant where I ordered the local speciality – seafood paella. The dish was delicious and, never having tried prawns 2) , I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked them. Well, it wasn't until a 3) hours later that I began to feel unwell. My nose started to run, my throat began to hurt and a tingling sensation developed on my tongue and lips. At first, I thought I was coming 4) with a cold, but once my stomach began to contract in terrible cramps, I realised that something 5) more serious was afoot. By the time the doctor arrived, my tongue and lips had swollen to 6) a degree that I was having difficulty breathing. The doctor took one look at me and called an ambulance. I was rushed to hospital where I remained for the next two days. It was a terrifying experience. Now I am extremely careful to 7) anything with shellfish in it. I read all food labels religiously and, when dining out at restaurants, inform the waiting staff of my allergy. I also carry a special medicine with me at all times in case of an emergency.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. If you have an iron __________, you become anaemic.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Antonio doesn't have a __________ tooth. He prefers savoury food like crackers, chips and pretzels.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. A balanced and healthy __________ is good for you. It's better to include fruit and vegetables in it.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Noodles are a common ingredient in Chinese __________.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Grapefruit is __________ in vitamin C.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Green tea is said to help the body __________ calories.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Nutritionists __________ to drink eight glasses of water a day. They also advise to eat vegetables.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. There were so many __________ of tea that I couldn't decide what to order!

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Fiona loves food with a spicy __________. She hates the one with a sweet taste.

Think of a word which best fits the gap. Damien is a very __________ chef. He knows a lot of recipes, can cook everything and create his own dishes.