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PART D. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space. (10 pts)
In the past people suffered (1) ... a disease called scurvy. Their gums bled, their
skin became rough, their wounds did not (2) ... and their muscles wasted away. The (3)
... of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved meats and foods and
could not get fresh vegetables and fruits.
The best (4) ... of vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, cantaloupes,
strawberries, and fresh vegetables. These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C is destroyed by heat,
storage, or exposure (5) ... air.
Although today more people (6) ... vitamin C pills than any other supplement, some
people still have scurvy, (7) ... some of the elderly, alcoholics, and the chronically ill.
Research shows that vitamin C reduces the (8) ... of colds and can help prevent
cancer. There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (9) ... wound
healing, helps prevent gum d isea se, and helps protect us from pollutants such as cigarette
smoke. Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mental (10)
... and increases life span.
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