1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What are apples used for?
A) Eating raw or cooking
B) Making apple pie
C) Serving with sausage or pork
D) All of the above

Question 2. Where do apple trees grow best?
A) In areas with mild summers and cold winters
B) In areas with hot summers and cold winters
C) In areas with hot summers and mild winters
D) In areas with mild summers and hot winters

Question 3. How do people grow apple trees?
A) By planting apple seeds
B) By cutting a twig or bud from an existing apple tree and attaching it to a rootstock
C) By planting a young apple tree grown for its strong roots
D) By growing a new tree from the roots of an existing apple tree

Question 4. What are the leading producers of apples?
A) China, the United States, Poland, Iran, Turkey, and France
B) China, the United States, Poland, Iran, and Turkey
C) China, the United States, Poland, and Iran
D) China, the United States, and Poland

Question 5. What is apple cider?
A) A type of apple
B) A drink made from fresh apple juice
C) A drink made from fermented apple juice
D) A dessert made with apples