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 a carrot?
A) A sweet, root vegetable
B) A leafy green vegetable
C) A type of fruit
D) A type of grain

Question 2. What is the family that carrots belong to?
A) The cabbage family
B) The parsley family
C) The tomato family
D) The lettuce family

Question 3. What is the scientific name for the species of carrot that includes both wild carrots and garden carrots?
A) Daucus carota
B) Brassica oleracea
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Allium cepa

Question 4. What are some common varieties of carrots?
A) Orange, white, yellow, and purple
B) Red, green, yellow, and purple
C) Red, orange, yellow, and green
D) White, red, yellow, and green

Question 5. What are the characteristics of healthy, fresh carrots?
A) Soft and wilted, with rough and blemished skin
B) Firm and crisp, with smooth and unblemished skin
C) Hard and dry, with smooth and unblemished skin
D) Soft and moist, with rough and blemished skin