MUET WORKSHOP 2ND SESSION 2012 READING 800/3

MUET MOCK
READING TEST
800/3
Duration:75 Minutes
Number of Questions: 40
Score: 90 Marks

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Part 1

Read three advertisements about popular teen magazines.

Answer question 1 to 4 based on the three advertisements about popular teen

magazines. (A to C).

Which magazine

1. Offers a gift to subscribers?

2. Has 12 issues per year?

3. Offers online content?

4. Is academically oriented?

A. Sports Today B. Just Teens C. Entertainment

Blues
• Monthly • Quarterly • Weekly publication
Publication publication • Features the latest
• Features the latest • Features film and TV
news, opinions, downloadable series, reviews and
analyses, scores revision guides rankings
and standings on a • Features many • Features interviews
variety of sports quizzes and puzzles with top artists and
• Features • Available at all celebrities
interviews 7-Eleven and • Covers the top
with famous Family Mart songs on the
sportspeople Billboard Charts
• Covers the latest • Receive a free
branches T-shirt upon
sports tournaments subscription
and competitions
• Article of the
Month: How to
Avoid Sports-
Related Injuries'
• Available at all
bookshops and
newsagents

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Part 2

Read an e-mail from a university lecturer.

Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the email.

To: undergrad.mailinglist@uni.edu.my
From: williamsa@uni.edu.my
Subject: Volunteer Work

Dear Students,

We are hosting the Make A Difference' Roadshow at the Puy, Men "Exhibition Centre and
we are looking for people who volunteer their time, skills and expertise to make a difference
to those in need.
Would you be interested in joining hundreds of your peers to help improve the lives
of poor and needy families in Malaysia? Not many people are aware of the plight of the
underprivileged and as volunteer you can inspire others to make a difference. After all every
bit of assistance given, no matter how big or small, counts.
We look forward to working together with you to heighten public consciousness of this issue.
As an undergraduate of this university, this is an opportunity for you to participate in
one of our life-changing projects. Many of our volunteers have been inspired to do even
more volunteer work. Some have even started their own projects or become social workers.
These remarkable individuals have gone the extra mile to bring hope to the poor and help
people in need-impacting their own lives in the process.
The roadshow will be held at the Putra Mall Exhibition Centre from 18 to 30 April.
There will be three shifts per day: a morning shift (8 a.m.-12 p.m.), an afternoon shift (12
p.m.-5 p.m.) and an evening shift (5 p.m.-10 p.m.). On weekdays, there will be 15 volunteers
per shift and on weekends we will need 20 volunteers
per shift. If you are willing to participate, all you need to do is click here to fill in the
registration form. Be sure to state your preferred shift and provide all of the required
information. Each volunteer will receive a meal allowance of RM20 per day.
Should you require any other information, kindly contact my secretary to determine
a day and time that suits you for an informal meeting at my office this month. We will do
our best to address all your queries. I will do my best to be available, though I will be

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attending meetings at certain times of the day. Also, I won't be available this weekend as I
will be away for a seminar.
Thank you for your attention. I hope that you will be inspired to join our roadshow
and contribute to this valuable causes.

Kind regards,
William Sa
Lecturer
Head of the Social Sciences Department

1. William sent the email because he wants to

A. ask undergraduates to help him identify suitable volunteers for his project

B. make an announcement to inform undergraduates about his roadshow

C. find undergraduates who are interested in becoming volunteers

2. The aim of the roadshow is to

A. help improve the lives of those in need

B. raise awareness about the poor and the needy

C. provide an opportunity for undergraduates to utilize their skills

3. William says that his projects are life-changing because

A. the volunteers and those in need benefit in the process

B. the volunteers are always inspired to help more people in need

C. the volunteers use their experience to develop successful careers

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4. The purpose of the RM20 meal allowance is to

A. enable the volunteers to buy food

B. emphasize the importance of volunteer work

C. encourage undergraduates to become volunteers

5. William says that he can meet the undergraduates

A. before he leaves for an event

B. only on certain days of the week

C. at a time when he is not attending meetings

Part 3

Read an extract from a blog.

Answer questions 1 to 5 based on the extract.

8 a.m.
Our group of seven started our hike at 9 a.m. and everyone was instructed to turn
back at 3 p.m. regardless of their whereabouts. This was to ensure that everyone
would make it back to the starting point before sunset.

9.30 a.m.
We had to trek through vegetable farms before we started ascending the steep trail.
It was a steep slope and it took us about 20 minutes to reach the first checkpoint. One
of our fellow hikers was a 14-vear-old girl, who reminded me of my sister. I had to
stop to help her times as she struggled to climb the trail. It had been raining non-stop
every evening for the past few days, so the trail was wet and slippery. As a result, we
had to watch our footing very carefully.

After the first checkpoint, we continued our journey along the old Genting Road. The
road had been abandoned a long time ago and was considered inaccessible, even with
a four-wheel drive! It took about 45 minutes before we reached the ‘real' entrance to

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the jungle! To a certain extent, it reminded me of the never-ending trails of Mount

Nuang.

10.30 a.m.
In my opinion, the trail was almost as tough as Mount Nuang's. Some of my fellow
hikers insisted that this was tougher. At one point, there was a checkpoint that
reminded me of Mount Tahan's false peak, as we could observe a stunning view from
there. There was a cliff in the background and it made for an unmissable photo
opportunity. The weather was foggy as it was still relatively early in the morning, so
we didn't get to take many good pictures.

1.30 p.m.
I made it to the peak after hours of hard work. I thanked my friend, Benjamin, who
invited me along for the hike and told him that it was a miracle that I even got that
far within that time frame. His response was, 'No need to thank me. Some people say
that this trail is even tougher than Mount Nuang's! And it wasn't a miracle. It was
with plenty of strength, pails of sweat, and heaps of determination and resolve! Also,
the weather was very kind to us. There were beautiful clouds, a cool breeze and no
rain during the hike.

2.30 p.m.
Oh, my way home, I stopped by the Gombak rest stop. Unfortunately, there were no
shower facilities available there. So, I took the opportunity to take pictures of Bukit
Tabur instead. It used to be my favourite hiking spot, so I had a lot of fond memories
of that place. Perhaps I’ll give it another shot in the near future, at least as a warm-
up before I aim for Mount Merapi!

1. The writer found the hike a bit challenging because

A. the trail had been affected by the weather

B. he had to assist a young girl

C. the slope was very steep

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2. What reminded the writer of the trails of Mount Nuang?

A. The abandoned and inaccessible road

B. The time it took to reach the jungle

C. The journey on a four-wheel drive

3. Why was the writer unable to take good photographs?

A. He was only at the false peak.

B. The view wasn't clear enough.

C. It was too early in the morning.

4. When Benjamin said that 'it wasn't a miracle', he meant that

A. the trail was not as challenging as the writer indicated

B. he was not surprised that the writer completed the trail

C. it was not through luck alone that the writer completed the trail

5. What will probably happen next?

A. The writer will plan a reunion at Bukit Tabur.

B. The writer will attempt to climb Mount Merapi.

C. The writer will plan a hiking trip to Bukit Tabur.

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Part 4

Read two reviews about a film.

Answer questions 1 and 2 based on Review 1.

Review 1

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the sequel to 2014's Maleficent. In Maleficent: Mistress

of Evil, Maleficent is still the fairy godmother of Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning), who has long

recovered from the curse placed upon her as a baby. Aurora is now queen of the moors, where

all sorts of magical beings live in harmony. Unfortunately, this harmony doesn't extend beyond

their border with the human kingdom of Ulstead.

In the film's opening minutes, we see fairies being kidnapped out of the moors, while

some human intruders are killed by a winged avenger. So this deepens the tension on both

sides. Despite this, Ulstead's Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) decides that it is time to propose

to Aurora, whom he has been courting for the past five years. Aurora knows that Maleficent

won't be pleased, and she isn't. Prince Phillip's father, King John (Robert Lindsay), is delighted

with the match, though Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer), however, seems far more reserved

about it. After all, Aurora is the heir to two kingdoms, despite her association with the infamous

Maleficent.

There is a meet-the-in-laws dinner at Ulstead Castle, where we realize beyond all doubt

that Queen Ingrith hates fairies with a passion. The meal ends in both a tragic misunderstanding

and disaster. This forces both Aurora and Maleficent to choose sides in a conflict larger than

either of them knew was possible.

Angelina Jolie returns to portray the iconic title role. Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda

Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville also return to their previous roles.

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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil does several things with ease. The film manages to treat its

male characters, from aggressive warriors to near-saints, as individuals who can be helpful and

endearing, or stubborn and dangerous, but who are all essentially pawns on the chessboard for

the female power players to manoeuvre. The screenplay by Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah

Harpster and Linda Woolverton doesn't underscore this point, but it's unusual enough to be

noteworthy.

Maleficent is once more the ill-treated heroine with a dark reputation, whose capacity

for anger is overcome by her nobility of spirit. Jolie, in prosthetics that give her an other-

worldly effect without going overboard, gives the character passion, humour and a refreshing

dose of innocence. She is capable of being deeply hurt and experiencing true happiness. We

enjoy spending time with her, and cannot help but want to see what she'll do next.

This makes Maleficent: Mistress of Evil a film that consistently retains your attention

despite the common foreknowledge that Disney films rarely end badly. The world building is

more intricate this time, though the plot lags in a few places and recycles a few themes from

its predecessor without adding much that's conceptually new.

(Adapted from https://www.assignmentx.com/2019/movie-review-maleficent-

mistress-of-evil/)

1. What do we learn about the reviewer's impression of the film?

A. He found the plot very surprising.

B. He was disappointed by the message the film put forward.

C. He felt that the acting was the most compelling part of the film.

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2. How are the contents of this review organized?

Synopsis of the film

Details of the cast

Observations about the characters

Evaluation of the film

Synopsis of the film

Observations about the characters

Details of the cast

Evaluation of the film

C Details of the cast

Synopsis of the film

Observations about the characters

Evaluation of the film

Answer questions 3 and 4 based on Review 2.

Review 2

When film- goers talk about films as marketable products instead of calling them art or

entertainment, they are referring to films like Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. This unnecessary

sequel to 2014’s Maleficent is a painful display of repetitive screenwriting, amateurish

directing, CGI enhancements and uninspired performances. Children might be fooled, but

veteran film-goers know a marketing

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scam when they see one.

Angelina Jolie returns in the title role with a performance that's stiff and filled with

glares. She may not be human, but how she could be considered the ‘Mistress of Evil’ is

anyone's guess. Yes, she still looks fierce with her dark horns and dark outfits, but the 2014

live-action origin story went through the trouble of showing us how the bitter villainess had

reformed and grown to love Aurora, the human child she cursed and then raised as her own.

Now, Aurora (Elle Fanning) has grown into her role as queen of the moors and she's determined

to marry Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) against the wishes of both his vengeful queen mother

(Michelle Pfeiffer) and Maleficent. For a moment, it's fun to watch Pfeiffer and Jolie enter a

contest of death stares. But then the plot arrives.

Screenwriter Linda Woolverton brought in two more screenwriters to dazzle up this

Disney interpretation of Game of Thrones, but all we've gotten is a rip-off of that and Frozen.

How will it delight family audiences to watch a vengeful queen wage a war against Maleficent

and the fairies? But chances are they won't know what is going on anyway, thanks to the clumsy

directing of Joachim Ronning, who was also responsible for the disaster that was Pirates of the

Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Much of the casting is wasted too, as the great Chiwetel

Ejiofor (from 12 Years a Slave) is trapped in the thankless role of a peacemaker whose pleas

fall on deaf ears.

So where is Maleficent in all of this? Unlike the audience, she gets to disappear from

time to time, returning for a series of false, cliched endings that was bore you so much you'll

regret criticising the disastrous final season of Game of Thrones. But there is one part of

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil that's reassuring- when it’s finally over, you'll feel like you escaped

from being buried alive for two hours.

(Adapted from https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-

reviews/maleficent-mistress-of-evil-wannabe-frozen-9003361/)

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3. Why does the writer include information about Ronning?

A. To emphasize why Maleficent: Mistress of Evil turned out the way it did

B. To show the importance of having a talented director

C. To highlight Ronning's lack of directorial experience

4. What do we learn about the making of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil?

A. It is important to have a strong cast.

B. Hiring too many screenwriters ruins the plot.

C. Making a sequel does not guarantee success.

Answer questions 5 and 6 based on Review 1 and Review 2.

5. Which of the following is true of both reviews?

A. Both reviews recommend the film to film-goers.

B. Both reviews describe Angelina Jolie's performance in the film.

C. Both reviews mention that the sequel is better than the first film.

6. The two reviews suggest that a good sequel requires

A. powerful scenes

B. a compelling plot

C. impressive acting

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Part 5

Read an article about using Web 2.0 technologies in education. Six sentences have been

removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A to G the one which fits each gap

(1 to 6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

The World Wide Web underwent the ‘dot-com' bubble burst in 2001. This resulted in

many online companies going bankrupt. The companies that survived were found to have

websites that enabled the users to interact and collaborate together.

Websites that did not have the function to allow users to interact were labelled as Web

1.0-era sites while those which enabled such functions were labelled as Web 2.0. Social

networking or social media sites such as Facebook, Wikipedia and YouTube were considered

part of the latter. In higher learning institutions such as universities, the Web 2.0 concept was

later used in computer science education and was referred to as Web 2.0 technologies.

1______________. In contrast, by using Web 2.0, learners got to interact and collaboratively

construct knowledge via the completion of projects or tasks in a more open and constructive

environment.

Weblogs, or blogs in short, started as online diaries where individuals shared and posted

their opinions or ideas on the Internet, but their purpose has gone beyond that. Blogs are now

used as an educational tool by teachers, as they can create content that learners can interact

with. 2______________. Through online discussion, learners would be able to provide

different points of view on different topics without the usual pressure of having to do so face

to face. It is this aspect of writing for others to facilitate discussion that makes the blog an

important tool for teachers to promote collaborative learning in the classroom.

Another type of website tool that a teacher can use in the classroom is a wiki. ‘Wiki' in

the Hawaiian language means ‘fast' or 'quick". Learners are able to produce documents,

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spreadsheets or presentations simultaneously in real time, hence its name. Teachers can prepare

individual tasks on a wiki and have learners input the work for their assigned sections onto it.

3______________. For example, a teacher could assign a group of learners to research online

schools and answer five questions. The learners would then input the data that they have

sourced onto the wiki. During this process, the learners would be able to look at each other's

work to see what has already been completed. By the end of the assignment, the learners in

the class would have a small reference guide containing information about online schools.

4______________. This is why Wikipedia is such a successful collaborative platform in this

day and age.

The word ‘podcast' was coined from the words ‘iPod' and ‘broadcast'. A podcast is an

episodic series of digital audio files that a user can download or stream in order to listen to

them. It can be used as a teaching tool in the sense that teachers can create podcasts on any

topic, and they can be easily listened to by anyone with access. 5______________. They can

even be made public if the goal is to reach a wider audience. One interesting feature of podcasts

is that they can also be linked to wikis or blogs.

As we move further into the 21st century, teachers will most probably use even more

technology in their teaching and learning processes. 6______________. After all, blogs remain

the easiest way for teachers to facilitate and promote interactive discussions via the exchanging

of opinions and viewpoints online. Wikis, on the other hand, enable learners to work

synchronously on projects while podcasts make recording and listening to teachers' lectures

more convenient. Through these Web 2.0 technologies, learners can work together and interact

effectively to complete any and all tasks assigned to them.

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A. The learners can also view other learners' work as they work on their own sections.

B. For instance, teachers can use them to generate discussion topics that learners can

respond to beyond the boundaries of a classroom.

C. Allowing multiple users to edit the same information platform results in greater

collaborative learning, which is why wikis are a key part of Web 2.0.

D. Web-based handouts should provide learners with clear directions on what to do.

E. This is because Web 2.0 technologies ensure that learners are able to interact and

collaborate effectively in the classroom.

F. Web 1.0 courses emphasized providing individual learners with a lot of repetitive drill

exercise or video lectures.

G. These recordings can be uploaded alongside online presentations to share information

with learners who were absent from class or who wish to revise.

Part 6

Read an article on music.

Answer questions 1 to 7 based on the article.

Music surrounds us to such an extent that we often take it for granted. We can find

music everywhere, be it online, on television channels or on the radio. We can hear it in our

heads as we hum tunes, in shopping malls where we shop, and even in elevators as we head

skyward. For most of us, we are able to tell good music from bad music and know when music

makes us feel relaxed or excited. It can influence our moods and emotions, as well as affect

our attention and memory in mostly positive and beneficial ways. Even babies are able to

recognize music and instinctively know if it is out of tune or a false note is played. Some experts

believe that we can uncover the mystery of where music comes from and how it can influence

mankind's survival by studying the relationship between music and the physical world.

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Two questions of concern that experts are trying to figure out an answer to are why

music was developed and what purpose it has for mankind. Perhaps our ancestors created music

from the sounds in their surroundings, from the chirping of birds or even the roar of a tiger or

from natural sounds such as the wind. There is evidence that music in the form of singing may

have begun more than 200,000 years ago. A flute made from bone is the oldest instrument in

existence and it is more than 40,000 years old. Mothers from time immemorial have sung their

babies to sleep. It is this relationship between mothers and their babies that has sparked a lot

of research. Babies can recognize musical patterns and when a wrong note is played, they can

tell that something is not right. This suggests that music is not so much learnt as it is imprinted

in our minds while in the womb. Babies will understand it, no matter what cultural background

they come from, as music seems to have the same universal rhythms. In contrast, different

languages will go unrecognized by babies and adults alike as they have no natural imprinting

for languages. This means that languages need to be learnt.

The need for music as part of human survival is the main focus of an academic debate.

Some studies suggest that music is necessary for procreation, according to the great number of

male musicians in popular culture who attract female companions and produce progeny.

However, this claim is strongly opposed, as it is an anomaly of the times and has no historical

precedent.

The theory of music possessing healing qualities has stronger evidence to support it.

This extends to healing on physical, mental and emotional levels. Babies who are lulled by

music are able to sleep longer and more soundly, and as a result, turn out healthier. Studies also

show that music helps to alleviate stress by reducing the secretion of the hormone cortisol from

the adrenal glands. As a matter of fact, creating music rather than listening to it is also beneficial

and can help to release certain immune cells in the body that are used to fight viruses. Music

also reduces fear and tension, and makes us feel like we are a part of a community or group, as

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anyone who has attended a live musical concert can attest to. In the past, music was used to

bolster the morale of soldiers before a battle and make them feel a sense of unity as a group.

It is still not yet fully understood if humans are born with the ability to understand music

or if we have to learn it. Even so, the ability of music to revive the human spirit, reduce stress

and make people feel like they are part of a community or group sets it apart from other forms

of art. Music is very much an element of the wonders of modem technology today and can be

found in motion pictures, television shows, radio broadcasts and commercial advertising. The

familiar soundtrack or theme song of a popular film or television programme can bring a smile

to a person's face or a tear to their eye. However, after all is said and done, music undoubtedly

touches the human heart and soul in some fascinating way, whether ingrained in the human

psyche or otherwise.

1. In paragraph 1, the writer's intention is to highlight those babies have the ability to

A. recognize music soon after they are born

B. identify when familiar songs are played incorrectly

C. understand where different types of music come from

D. distinguish between the sounds of different musical instruments

2. Which of the following is true of the origin of music?

A. The first musical performance took place over 200,000 years ago.

B. Humans in the past mimicked animals they found in the wild

C. The flute was the first musical instrument created by man.

D. Singing is the oldest form of music.

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3. It can be concluded that the difference between music and language is that

A. music is an innate skill while language is learnt

B. music and language have different historical roots

C. languages are based on culture while music is not

D. anyone can learn music but learning languages is more difficult

4. What is the word claim being used to refer to in line 39?

A. Proven facts about the subject

B. Mistaken opinions on the subject

C. Previous research findings on the subject

D. Beliefs about the subject that have not been proven

5. Why is it believed that music has healing qualities?

A. There is historical and scientific evidence that it helps the mind and body.

B. Concert-goers emerge with a unique bond after the event has concluded.

C. It is the most efficient method of reducing stress.

D. It is used as a form of medical treatment.

6. The author mentions the soldiers to support the idea that music

A. can create unity between complete strangers

B. can evoke strong emotions in its target audience

C. can be used as a form of emotional manipulation

D. is necessary to keep soldiers in line on a battlefield

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7. The examples of music in modern media in lines 62 to 65 are used to illustrate the point

that music

A. is ingrained in us from birth

B. plays a significant part in our lives

C. is the most important art form known to man

D. can be found everywhere in our society today

Part 7

Read an article on gelatos.

Answer questions 1 to 7 based on the article.

Though its popularity has gained amazing momentum over the past decade, some

people still do not know what a gelato is. Many have mistaken it for mousse, pudding, a

gelatine-based dessert or a 'fancy version of premium ice cream’, but none of those assumptions

are correct. The correct answer is very simple: gelato is the Italian version of ice cream and it

has an artisanal aesthetic. Made with authentic ingredients, gelato is known for its intense

flavour, soft smooth texture and clean taste. As a matter of fact, gelato means ‘frozen' in

Italian.

The history of eating frozen desserts dates back to ancient Rome and Egypt, where cold

desserts were made from snow and ice brought down from mountaintops and preserved below

ground. However, the modern history of gelato began when an Italian architect in Florence,

Bernardo Buontalenti, created the egg cream gelato in 1565. The popularity of gelatos among

larger parts of the population, however, only increased during the 1920s to 1930s in the

northern Italian city of Varese, where the first gelato cart was developed. From that point on,

gelatos began dominating taste buds all over the world.

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In Italy, the art of traditional gelato-making was handed down from father to son. It

continued to be improved and perfected right up to the 20th century, when many gelato makers

began to emigrate, taking their know-how to the rest of Europe. With the trend of gelatos on

the rise, shops started popping up and commercial ice-cream companies like Breyers and

Häagen-Dazs were quick to jump on the bandwagon. But there is one way to tell if a cup of

gelato is made the traditional way or if it is just ice cream in a fancy suit. A traditional gelato

should not be served with an ice cream scoop. Instead, a spade which is flatter-like a spatula-

should be used. Not only can an ice-cream maker work the gelato with the spade to soften it

up, but there is a whole level of artistry involved in the serving of the confection. It is an

amazing tool and when you're using it to scoop gelatos, customers enjoy the experience.

Today, gelatos are by far one of the most important components of good Italian cuisine

and they come in two forms. Unlike normal ice cream, cream -based gelatos are not frozen as

deeply and contain less air and fat: thus, yielding a denser and more compact consistency. Due

to its composition and production process, freshly made gelatos have a creamy, silky texture.

They are nutritiously rich in protein, calcium and vitamins. Water-based gelatos, more

popularly known as sorbets, are lower in fat than cream-based gelatos simply because they are

a non-dairy ice cream made with fresh pulp or juices derived directly from fruits. This is more

than ideal for health-conscious people and fruit lovers. It does not get any better than this. Most

sorbets have no fat while some contain less than 1 per cent of fat.

SFGate reports that while ice cream has 14 to 17 per cent fat, gelatos contain just 3 to

8 per cent. This is because ice cream uses lots of heavy cream, while gelatos use milk. Gelatos

also use fewer egg yolks than ice cream-in some cases, none at all. If 3.5 ounces of an average

vanilla ice cream is analysed, it can be found to contain 125 calories, 7 grammes of fat and 14

grammes of sugar. Meanwhile, a similar portion of gelato has only 90 calories, 3 grammes of

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fat and 10 grammes of sugar. Hence, gelatos make a good all-time favourite snack or dessert

for both young and old people, as well as people with diabetic conditions.

For people with diabetes who need a good balance of various nutritional components,

gelatos can be a part of their diet just like other foods and there is no need to go for ‘gelatos for

diabetics'. They can even indulge in some healthy handmade gelato, as long as they take the

proper precautions.

As a type of food which leads the body to produce glucose, a gelato should replace and

not be eaten in addition to other foods containing carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and rice.

The quantity to be eaten should be determined based on the individual's recommended daily

calorie intake. For example, a bowl of gelato can replace fruits after a meal featuring plenty of

vegetables and fibre in general, as they can slow the absorption of glucose. For insulin-

dependent diabetics, insulin should be taken just before the meal. What diabetic patients should

avoid, however, is ice cream as a snack between meals. This is because the added sugar, in

addition to the ones contained in milk and fruits, will cause a sharp rise in blood sugar.

(Adapted from https://www.gorgeousgelato.com/our-story/

history-of-gelato/ and https://www.reviewed.com/

freezers/features/5-reasons-why-gelato-is-better-than-ice-

cream and http://www.italiangelato.info/gelato/

gelato-and-wellness/gelato-and-diabetes-some-

simple-rules-to-help-you-live-with-both.k)

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1. In paragraph 1, the writer's main intention is to highlight the

A. rising popularity of gelatos

B. public misconceptions about gelatos

C. origins and definition of what a gelato is

D. difficulty in determining the origin of gelatos

2. Which of the following is true of gelatos?

A. They were an Italian creation.

B. Gelatos were created by accident.

C. Gelatos were made popular by their creator.

D. Gelatos were made based on desserts eaten in Rome and Egypt.

3. What does the phrase two forms (lines 39 and 40) refer to?

A. Ice cream and gelatos

B. Dairy-based and non-dairy ice cream

C. Normal ice cream and cream-based gelatos

D. Cream-based gelatos and water-based gelatos

4. this (line 50) refers to

A. eating sorbets

B. enjoying gelatos

C. making ice cream using fresh pulp

D. extracting juices directly from fruits

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5. In paragraph 5, the writer cites SFGate figures to support the fact that

A. ice cream is tastier because it is richer in fat and sugar

B. ice cream has a smoother texture because it is made from cream

C. gelatos are a relatively healthy snack in comparison to other alternatives

D. gelatos are popular among all age groups because they contain less sugar

6. The following are what a diabetic person can do except

A. replace fruits with gelato

B. eat a gelato at the end of a meal

C. consume gelato after eating a bowl of rice

D. add the amount of gelato eaten to their daily calorie intake

7. Which of the following best summarizes the text?

A. Gelatos are rising in popularity as they can be consumed as a healthy snack by many

people worldwide.

B. Diabetic people nowadays are turning to gelatos as a healthy substitute for ice cream.

C. Gelato-making is a well-guarded art form that cannot be easily replicated.

D. Gelatos have a long history with European dessert connoisseurs.

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