Reading comprehension (Test 56)

Multiple-choice quiz; Answer the following questions according to the text.

(Note: The text below will disappear once you start answering the questions; so, understand the text fully before answering. Also, the technique in reading comprehension tests is to read the questions first before reading the text.)

Styles of cooking have changed a great deal over the last few years. Elaborate sauces and rich desserts are being replaced with simple, low cost foods. The fast paced life style of our world today has limited the amount of time people have to prepare meals. Along with this, the astronomical prices of gourmet, five course meals have made it impractical for most families. Reasons of health also seem to play a major part in the changes in food preference. Fresh, low-cost, locally available ingredients make much more sense for people who wish to maintain their health, vitality and proper weight.

People these days are paying more attention _____.
1. to their health
2. to how they prepare well meals
3. to how elaborate sauces are made
4. to astronomical gourmets
5. to what families want to eat
Five course meals are _____.
1. not very practical to the modem family
2. low cost and healthy
3. a vital and healthy
4. easily available
5. easily prepared in limited time
Modern families prefer _____.
1. low cost, fresh foods
2. non healthy, vital foods
3. gourmet foods
4. limited meal times
5. locally available gourmet produce

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