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 ginger used for mostly?
A) As a spice and flavoring
B) As a medical treatment
C) As a decorative plant
D) As a type of food
Question 2. What is the scientific name of ginger?
A) Zingiber officinale
B) Zingiberaceae
C) Zingiberaceae officinale
D) Ginger officinale
Question 3. Where is ginger native to?
A) Southeast Asia
B) India
C) China
D) The Mediterranean region
Question 4. How is ginger used medically?
A) To treat stomach illnesses such as motion sickness and colic
B) As a pain reliever
C) As an anti-inflammatory
D) All of the above
Question 5. What is the shape and color of dried ginger rhizomes?
A) Irregular, dark yellow
B) Irregular, light brown
C) Irregular, pale buff
D) All of the above