READING COMPREHENSION

Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao? It is considered to be _____.

• a. fattening food

• b. magical tree

• c. medicinal candy

• d. food of the gods

Which statement is true?

• a. All chocolates have medicinal properties.

• b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening.

• c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.

• d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.

What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage its consumption?

• a. antioxidants

• b. sugar

• c. fats

• d. milk

After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for making us feel good?

• a. cacao

• b. theobroma

• c. serotonin

• d. antioxidants

If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate, why would this be good advice?

• a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems.

• b. Dark chocolate helps circulation.

• c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol.

• d. Dark chocolate has vitamins and minerals.

Which of the following body systems does not directly benefit from the consumption of dark chocolate?

• a. Circulatory system

• b. Respiratory system

• c. Excretory system

• d. Nervous system

Which important fact shows that dark chocolate may be safe for the heart?

• a. It may ease coughs.

• b. It helps address respiratory problems.

• c. It does not raise the level of cholesterol.

• d. In small quantities, dark chocolate has been said to be medicinal.

What does “address” mean in the second paragraph?

• a. to locate

• b. to identify

• c. to deal with

• d. to recognize

What food taste best when having dark chocolate on it?

• a. ice cream, biscuits and cake

• b. lollipop

• c. juice

• d. salad

What is the title of the story?

• a. Dark Chocolate

• b. White Chocolate

• c. Chocolate Hills

• d. Tsokolate De Cacao