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