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The coconut is an unusual food for many reasons. It is technically a seed, produced by the coconut palm tree, and as such is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world-the interior consists of both "meat" and "water." The meat is the white pith with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings; the coconut water is a white liquid that is very sweet and thirst-quenching.
Portuguese explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco, meaning "ghost" in their language. The three dimples and the hairy texture reminded them of a ghost's face. It is used to make margarine, as well as various cooking oils. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks because of its isotonic electrolyte properties.
Even the shell itself has many uses, including cattle food and fertilizer. Coconut oil is used for cosmetics, medicines, and can even be used in place of diesel fuel. Dried coconut shells are used in many countries as a tool, such as a buffer for shining wood floors. The shells are also used for shirt buttons; they are even used for musical instruments and bird houses! And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut palm tree, which produces the nut, also produces countless useful items. It's no wonder that the coconut palm has been called "the tree of life."
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The coconut is an unusual food for many reasons. It is technically a seed, produced by the coconut palm tree, and as such is one of the largest edible seeds produced by any plant. Its unusual contents also make it unique in the seed world-the interior consists of both "meat" and "water." The meat is the white pith with which we are all familiar, as it is used extensively for cooking and flavorings; the coconut water is a white liquid that is very sweet and thirst-quenching.
Portuguese explorers gave the nut its name in the 15th century, referring to it as coco, meaning "ghost" in their language. The three dimples and the hairy texture reminded them of a ghost's face. It is used to make margarine, as well as various cooking oils. The coconut fluid is a favorite drink in hot climates, providing a cool and refreshing beverage right off the tree. This water is also used by manufacturers of various sports drinks because of its isotonic electrolyte properties.
Even the shell itself has many uses, including cattle food and fertilizer. Coconut oil is used for cosmetics, medicines, and can even be used in place of diesel fuel. Dried coconut shells are used in many countries as a tool, such as a buffer for shining wood floors. The shells are also used for shirt buttons; they are even used for musical instruments and bird houses! And all these are only some of the uses found for the coconut fruit. The coconut palm tree, which produces the nut, also produces countless useful items. It's no wonder that the coconut palm has been called "the tree of life."
Question: 1
The word pith used in the first para of the text; most nearly means _____?
The word pith used in the first para of the text; most nearly means _____?
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- helmet
- hairy material
- black
- meaty substance
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The correct option is (D): meaty substance.
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Question: 2
What is the main focus of this passage?
What is the main focus of this passage?
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- the history of coconuts
- coconut trees have many uses
- how cooking oil is made
- Portuguese discoveries
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The correct option is (B): coconut trees have many uses
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Question: 3
The passage implies that
The passage implies that
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- coconut palms are a valuable plant.
- coconut oil is the best way to cook.
- Portuguese explorers loved coconuts.
- coconut palms are good shade trees.
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Question: 4
Which of the following is NOT a use for the coconut shell?
Which of the following is NOT a use for the coconut shell?
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- polishing wooden floors
- musical instruments
- shirt buttons
- diesel fuel
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D): diesel fuel.
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