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 is the scientific name of the mango tree?
A) Mango indica
B) Mangifera indica
C) Cashew indica
D) Sumac indica

Question 2. In which parts of the world do mango trees grow?
A) Only in India and parts of eastern Asia
B) In the Americas and Africa as well
C) Only in the Americas
D) Only in Africa

Question 3. What is the size range of mangoes?
A) The size of a plum to 2.3 kilograms
B) The size of an apple to 2.3 kilograms
C) The size of an orange to 2.3 kilograms
D) The size of a grapefruit to 2.3 kilograms

Question 4. What is the color of the flesh of a mango?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow-orange
D) Purple

Question 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mangoes?
A) They have smooth, thin skin
B) They have juicy flesh
C) They have a large pit, or seed, inside
D) They have rough, thick skin