Nauru
Mexican Weddings
Reading Food Labels
The Food Pyramid
The World's Troubles with Oil
100

What is seen as a sign of wealth in Nauru?

Bigness

100

What do family and friends do while dancing with the bride and groom?

They pin money on their clothes.

100

What is protein?

It helps to make our muscles strong.
100

What is the largest section of the food pyramid?

the grain group
100

What happens when oil prices go up?

It makes the cost of products and services become more expensive.

200

What percentage of Nauru is obese?

80 percent

200

What is sometimes at Mexican wedding parties?

A pinata

200

What do food labels tell us?

They tell us how much we should eat and the ingredients.

200

Why do we need to eat oil in small quantities?

They protect our organs.

200

According to the reading, what is one major source of energy?

Oil

300

to support or encourage something

promote

300

one of colorful leaves on a flower

petal

300

only one in number

single

300

to advise someone to do something

recommend

300

to carry from one place to another

transport

400
a country that has its own land and government

nation

400

a long open path between rows of seats

aisle

400

one of the parts of a mixture

ingredient

400

the amount of something that someone eats or drinks

intake

400

certain that something will happen

guaranteed

500

the scientific study of the passing of physical characteristics from parents to children

genetics

500

a decorated container filled with toys and candy

pinata

500
referring to milk, butter, and cheese products

dairy

500

containing an equal amount or number of something

balanced

500

an amount that is more than what is needed

surplus