Test A: English (Listening) Part 1: Listen and answer questions 1-6

 

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Read the text and answer questions 45-50 
Flavoring the Globe 
Most people are familiar with plain white table salt. But if you think that salt is just a bunch of 
tiny white crystals, you’re mistaken. This common seasoning has many different colors and flavors. 
French sea salt comes from seawater. The larger grains and milder flavor of this salt make it a popular 
choice for meals. Some people even like to sprinkle it on chocolate cakes and cookies. Hawaiian sea 
salt, on the other hand, has a rosy color that comes from the clay in the region. The mellow flavor of the 
salt is perfect for pork dishes. Like Hawaiian sea salt, Australian river salt is also pink. Its color, 
however, comes from algae in the groundwater. The soft pink flakes melt easily on warm foods. 
Mediterranean black lava salt resembles tiny cubes of coal. This salt is made by mixing sea salt from the 
Mediterranean sea with charcoal from volcanic lava. The dark crystals, unlike the other salts mentioned, 
add a dramatic color contrast to baked potatoes. Sampling different salts is a wonderful way to travel the 
world without leaving home! Try sprinkling one of the many varieties of salt on your food and enjoy the 
unique flavor and texture. 
45. Salt has…….. 
A) a sweet taste
B) different colors and flavors 
C) vitamins
D) bitter flavor 
46. What makes French sea salt popular? 
A) its grains and milder flavor 
B) its name only 
C) its colour
D) its larger grains 
47. What causes the rosy colour of Hawaiian sea salt? 
A) the regional clay B) algae from underground water C) volcanic lava D) pork
48. What causes the pink colour of Australian river salt? 
A) Ocean water 
B) Sea currents 
C) groundwater algae 
D) soil colour 
49. What does the lava salt look like? 
A) coal cubes 
B) sugar 
C) mud 
D) snow 
50. How are Australian and Hawaiian salts similar? 
A) Both melt easily. B) Both come from the sea. C) Both are pink D) Both have large grains.