The Cool Story of Ice Cream
Did you know the treat you love during hot summers, ice cream, has a long history? Ice cream started in China around 2000 BC, and it was made with milk and rice. Later, Marco Polo, a famous traveler, brought the recipe to Italy, and it soon spread to other parts of the world. Today, you can find ice cream in many flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and even exotic ones like green tea and mango. Each country has its favorite flavor. In the United States, vanilla is the most liked while in Japan, people enjoy green tea ice cream. Ice cream is fun and delicious, but remember to enjoy it as part of a healthy and balanced diet. So, next time you enjoy your ice cream, remember the cool story behind it!
Question 1
Where did ice cream originate?
Italy
China
Explanation. According to the text, ice cream started in China around 2000 BC.
United States
Japan
India
Question 2
Who brought ice cream to Italy?
Christopher Columbus
Marco Polo
Explanation. The text states that Marco Polo, a famous traveler, brought the recipe to Italy.
George Washington
Albert Einstein
William Shakespeare
Question 3
What is the most liked ice cream flavor in the United States?
Chocolate
Strawberry
Green Tea
Vanilla
Explanation. According to this text, vanilla is the most liked ice cream flavor in the United States.
Mango
Question 4
What does the word 'exotic' mean in the context of this passage?
Unusual or different
Explanation. In this context, 'exotic' refers to flavors that are unusual or different from the standard ones.
Bitter or sour
Common or typical
Dangerous or harmful
Sweet or tasty
Question 5
True or False: Ice cream should only be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
True
Explanation. The text clearly states to enjoy ice cream as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
False
Not mentioned in the text
Both True and False
None of the above
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