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2. Why does the author include the photograph of coffee cherries?
A. To help the reader visualize what coffee looks like while it is growing on a tree
B. To explain the steps farmers follow when picking coffee cherries
C. To show the reader how coffee cherries are changed into roasted beans
D. To compare coffee cherries grown in different parts of the world
A — The photograph allows readers to see what coffee looks like while growing.
1. Why does the author include the map in the article?
A. To show the route coffee beans follow when they are shipped to stores
B. To help the reader identify where major coffee-growing countries are located around the world
C. To compare the amount of coffee produced by different countries
D. To show where the first coffee tree was discovered
B — The map helps readers locate major coffee-growing countries.
5. Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that coffee beans look different before they are roasted?
A. “Coffee trees produce small fruits called coffee cherries.”
B. “Many become bright red when they are ready to be picked.”
C. “When the seeds are first removed, they are not dark brown.”
D. “Coffee trees need a warm climate, enough rainfall, and soil that allows them to grow successfully.”
C — This detail directly explains that the seeds do not originally have the familiar brown appearance.
3. How does the diagram of a coffee cherry help the reader better understand the information in the article?
A. It shows where coffee cherries grow around the world.
B. It explains how farmers know when coffee cherries are ready to be picked.
C. It shows the different parts of a coffee cherry and where the coffee beans are located.
D. It explains why some coffee cherries grow larger than others.
C — The diagram shows the parts of the coffee cherry and the location of the seeds.
4. What is the central idea of the article?
A. Coffee trees need warm temperatures and rainfall in order to grow.
B. Coffee is grown mainly in countries located near the equator.
C. Coffee goes through a surprising journey from a seed inside a fruit to a bean that can be used to make a drink.
D. Farmers must remove several layers from coffee cherries before reaching the seeds.
C — This idea is supported throughout the entire article rather than in only one section.
6. Which TWO details from the article BEST support the idea that making coffee requires several steps?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. Coffee trees grow in warm areas near the equator.
B. Coffee cherries usually contain two seeds.
C. The seeds must be separated from the fruit, cleaned, and dried.
D. Green coffee beans are roasted before they can be packaged or ground.
E. Brazil is known for producing large amounts of coffee.
C and D — Both details describe steps coffee goes through before it is ready to use.
7. Part A
What is the central idea of the section “It Doesn't Look Like a Coffee Bean Yet!”?
A. Coffee farmers grow many different kinds of fruit.
B. Coffee beans begin as seeds hidden inside fruits that grow on coffee trees.
C. Coffee cherries must always be bright red before farmers pick them.
D. Coffee trees have green leaves that remain on the tree throughout the year.
Part B
Which sentence from the section BEST supports the answer to Part A?
A. “A coffee farm may not look the way you expect.”
B. “Instead of seeing piles of brown coffee beans, you would see rows of leafy green trees.”
C. “Coffee trees produce small fruits called coffee cherries.”
D. “Inside each cherry are usually two seeds. Those seeds are the coffee beans!”
Part A: B
Part B: D — The sentence directly supports the idea that coffee beans begin as seeds inside coffee cherries.