FCE Use of English Part 1, Test 13 - The wonder fruit. This test has answer keys, explanations and tips.

FCE Use of English Part 1, The Wonder Fruit

For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (А, В, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Example:

A many В much C few D more

The Wonder Fruit

The variety of the fruit world is astouding: there are as 0 ____ as 5000. If we look at the data available to the general 1 , the top three include bananas, watermelons, and, surprisingly, tomatoes. However, if one were to ask about a person’s 2 fruit, most would probably choose apples.

The fruit’s health 3 are numerous.They are 4 in vitamin B and C, have high fibre and potassium content. The latter is essential to regulation of fluid levels inside our body cells.

Yet another advantage is its nutrional 5 . Among other benefits, the fruit helps to battle fatigue, both chronic and acute. If you are trying to 6 weight, apples are a great choice thanks to their low calorific content.

Dietologists encourage people to keep the skin of the apple 7 as it is believed to contain the majority of beneficial elements apples are praised for.

Finally, the wondrous properties of apples extend to the most dangerous of conditions: cancer. Several researches indicate that they contribute to a lower risk of cancer development. So to keep the doctor away, 8 yourself to an apple whenever you get a chance.

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