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 asparagus also known as?
A) Garden asparagus
B) Wild asparagus
C) Field asparagus
D) Domestic asparagus

Question 2. What family do all asparagus plants belong to?
A) Carrot family
B) Onion family
C) Lily family
D) Garlic family

Question 3. Which countries are the world's leading asparagus producers?
A) China, Peru, and the United States
B) France, Italy, and Spain
C) Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina
D) Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium

Question 4. How are asparagus spears normally coloured?
A) White
B) Green
C) Purple
D) Yellow

Question 5. How is white asparagus grown?
A) By burying the growing spears in soil
B) By exposing the growing spears to sunlight
C) By using special fertilizers
D) By using artificial lighting