____ THE MUSHROOMS ARE INEDIBLE.A. MOST B. MOST OF C. M...

10. ____ the mushrooms are inedible.

A. Most B. Most of C. Mostly among Mark ____/10

Reading

VII. Read the texts. Match the sentences with the correct person A–D. There is one person you need

to use twice.

A. There are many people who are pro-GM food, mainly because producing it has so many

advantages, such as disease resistance, cold tolerance and higher nutritional value than non-GM

foods. But I have my reservations and concerns, and I am not the only one. If you research GM

foods, you will find that there are thousands of environmental activists, religious groups, scientists

and even government officials who criticize it. I think we all believe in changing a situation where

private companies want to make as much profit as possible and do not care enough about the

potential dangers of GM food. Very few conclusive studies have been done on the possible side

effects of GM food on human health – they simply haven’t been around long enough to be sure.

That is the main reason why I try to buy as little GM food as possible.

B. When I go shopping, I try to buy mostly organic food, and I regularly buy food such as fruit,

vegetables and free-range eggs and milk directly from farmers. I am on a low-carb diet, so I have to

eat a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. I never buy white bread; I only eat whole meal bread

and pasta. I always try to avoid dishes which are too sugary or salty. I believe I eat the right number

of calories per day, which is easier when I leave out greasy foods like burgers and chips, or drinks

that contain vast amounts of sugar, such as cola or lemonade. So overall, I think I eat a healthy,

balanced diet. My cholesterol levels are certainly what they should be, if that is a reliable indication

of my state of health.

C. When the weather gets cold, I start craving more stodgy food than in the summer months. So I

start buying more of it and eating more of it, and then I end up putting on weight. I'm not sure how

to change this, as my cravings for unhealthy food are just uncontrollable. I wonder if it’s natural for

everyone during winter. Perhaps I need to see a food specialist to recommend a diet that would

help overcome my cravings – otherwise my weight gain might become a serious health problem.

D. In my family, we've never bought anything but organic food. We do so due to our belief that

organic food is more sustainable and natural, and shows more concern for the welfare of animals. I

personally couldn't eat any meat, poultry, eggs or dairy foods that came from animals that were fed

with lots of antibiotics or any other unnatural additives. I also try to buy food from local farm

shops which are government-certified. One of the most important aspects of organic food is the

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fact that the farmers producing organic food must use sustainable farming methods, which help to

preserve the health of our soil and water for future generations.