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According to the text, why do athletes eat pasta?
A. Because it has unique ingredients.
B. Because it helps build muscle quickly.
C. Because it is a traditional Italian food.
D. Because it provides energy.
D. Because it provides energy.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for pasta’s popularity?
A. It provides energy.
B. It has exotic and complex ingredients.
C. It is affordable.
B. It has exotic and complex ingredients.
What can be inferred about the relationship between migration and food culture?
A. Pasta only became popular in Asia due to migration.
B. Pasta was rejected in America until the 21st century.
C. Italian immigrants helped spread Italian food culture.
C. Italian immigrants helped spread Italian food culture.
Why does the author mention Marco Polo and the Arabs?
A. To discredit the Italians’ role in pasta’s invention.
B. To show that pasta has a more complex origin than commonly believed.
C. To prove pasta came from Africa.
B. To show that pasta has a more complex origin than commonly believed.
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Pasta is a common dish.
B. To show its origins.
C. Pasta is affordable, energetic, and tasty, which explains its popularity.
C. Pasta is affordable, energetic, and tasty, which explains its popularity.
What is the meaning of “low-cost” as used in the sentence: “Pasta has become popular because it is a low-cost meal…”?
A. Easy
B. Basic
C. Affordable
D. Homemade
C. Affordable
What does the phrase “fills your stomach” most likely mean in the text?
A. Makes you feel full
B. Gives you the sensation of emptyness
C. Causes stomach pain
D. Rises your energy levels
A. Makes you feel full
What is the synonym of “distant” in the phrase: “...it is also enjoyed in distant places like the Philippines…”?
A. Local
B. Faraway
C. Famous
D. International
B. Faraway
What does the word “immigrated” mean in the sentence: “When many Italians immigrated to America…”?
A. Went on vacation
B. Moved permanently to another country
C. Live abroad for a short period of time
D. Traveled for work
B. Moved permanently to another country
A. Do
B. Eats
C. Creates
D. Consumes
C. Creates
What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To describe how to prepare traditional Italian pasta.
B. To analyze the historical and cultural reasons for pasta’s global popularity.
C. To compare pasta consumption in Italy and other countries.
B. To analyze the historical and cultural reasons for pasta’s global popularity.
What connection does the text make between pasta’s ingredients and its shelf life?
A. Complex ingredients make it last longer.
B. Simple ingredients help it be preserved longer.
C. Only tomato-based pasta lasts a long time.
D. The text says nothing about how long pasta lasts.
B. Simple ingredients help it be preserved longer.
What does the text suggest about the number of pasta types?
A. Most people love the traditional type.
B. There are only a few basic shapes.
C. Its variety reflects its adaptability and global spread.
D. Only Italians are familiar with all types.
C. Its variety reflects its adaptability and global spread.
Why does the author mention countries like the Philippines, Mexico, and South Africa?
A. To show that those countries have strong Italian heritage.
B. To emphasize that pasta is popular even far from Italy.
C. To claim pasta is superior to local foods.
D. To criticize how food is globalized.
B. To emphasize that pasta is popular even far from Italy.
What would be the most appropriate alternative title for the text?
A. “How to Make Homemade Pasta”
B. “The Hidden Story of athletes' diet”
C. “Pasta: From Local Dish to Global Favorite”
D. “Mediterranean Diet in America”
C. “Pasta: From Local Dish to Global Favorite”
A phrase that refers to “an idea or belief people usually accept without questioning”
A. the real reason
B. it is said
C. to fill your stomach
D. that's why
B. it is said
A phrase that refers to “making something stay good for a long time”
A. shelf life
B. permanent
C. long-distance
D. lifetime
A. shelf life
A word that describes “the way people eat and prepare food in a society”
A. special dish
B. diet
C. food culture
D. good taste
C. food culture
A phrase that means “easy to cook or prepare”
A. simple to make
B. popular around the world
C. DIY (do it yourself)
D. eaten with sauce
A. simple to make
A word used in the text to describe food that is “pleasant to taste and enjoyable to eat”
A. nutritious
B. preserved
C. delicious
D. tasty
C. delicious
How does the history of pasta challenge common beliefs?
A. It shows that pasta arrived from China thanks to Marco Polo.
B. It reveals that the origins of pasta are older and more complex than many believe.
C. It shows that pasta did not exist before the 19th century.
B. It reveals that the origins of pasta are older and more complex than many believe.
What might be the long-term impact of pasta's popularity in different cultures?
A. It might disappear as new foods become popular.
B. It might continue to evolve with different ingredients and styles worldwide.
C. In the future, it will only be cooked in Italy and America
B. It might continue to evolve with different ingredients and styles worldwide.
When did pasta begin to gain popularity, according to the text?
A. In the 13th century, after Marco Polo introduced it to Europe.
B. In the 19th century, when Italian migration spread it to other parts of the world.
C. In the 8th century, when it was first created by the Arabs.
B. In the 19th century, when Italian migration spread it to other parts of the world.
In the article, the message about food and culture is:
A) If the food is tasty and easy, it will become popular anywhere
B) Athletes are responsible for popularizing food
C) Food should only be cooked in its place of origin, not in other countries.
D) Inmigrants have a great influence in country's food culture
A) If the food is tasty and easy, it will become popular anywhere
What is the main relationship between Italy and Pasta?
a. Italy invented pasta.
b. Italy made it popular, but didn’t create it.
c. Pasta is important in Italian culture.
b. Italy made it popular, but didn’t create it.