1. How has science done a disservic

1. How has science done a disservice to people?
A. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated.
B. It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.
C. As a result of scientific intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been added to our food.
D. The scientists have preserved the color of meats, bit not of vegetables.

2. In line 2, the word “fit”is closest meaning
A. athletic B.suitable C.tasty D.adaptable
3. The word “prone” is closest meaning to
A.supine B.healthy C.unlikely D. predisposed


4. What are nitrates used for?
A. They preserve the flavor of packaged foods.
B. They preserve the color of meats.
C. They are objects of research.
D. They cause the animals to become fatter.

5. The word “these” in line 8 refers to
A. meats B. colors C. researchers D. nitrates and nitrites
6. The word “carcinogenic” is closest meaning to:
A. trouble-making B. color-retaining C. money-making D. cancer-causing
7. The word “additives” is closet meaning to:
A. Added substances
B. Dangerous substances
C. Natural substances
D. Benign substances

8. all of the following statements are true Except:
A. Drugs are always given to animals for medical reasons.
B. Some of the additives in our food are added to the food itself and some more are given by the living animals.
C. Researchers have known about the potential hazards of food additives since 1945.
D. Food may cause 40% of the cancer in the world.

9 The fact that the topic has been known for some time is discussed in lines
A. 3-4 B. 6-7 C. 10-12 D. 15-17
10. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Harmful and Harmless Substance in Food
B. Improving Healthy through a Natural Diet
C. The Food You Eat Can Affect Your Health
D. Avoiding Injurious Substances in Food