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The Cool Story of Ice Cream

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 131

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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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