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. In which countries are olive trees a leading producer?
A) Spain, Italy, and Greece
B) France, Germany, and Belgium
C) United States, Canada, and Mexico
D) Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa

Question 2. What are the leaves of olive trees like?
A) Dark green on top and silvery on the underside
B) Silvery on top and dark green on the underside
C) Solid green
D) Solid silver

Question 3. When do olive trees bloom?
A) In the early spring
B) In the late spring
C) In the summer
D) In the fall

Question 4. What color are unripe olives?
A) Green
B) Yellow
C) Red
D) Purple

Question 5. What is the primary use for olives?
A) To be eaten as a snack
B) To be used in dishes from the Mediterranean area
C) To be processed into olive oil
D) As a symbol of peace and victory