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Q2e Reading and Writing 3 Unit 2 Test B
Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________
Reading and Writing
Comfort Food
Section I
We all have foods we love, and most people can even choose one dish or meal as their favorite, but what is it
about food that makes us enjoy it so much? Is it the taste or the texture, or is it something more complicated than
that? Food can have a more striking effect on us than just filling our stomachs; it can actually impact how we feel.
Section II
The term “comfort food” was first used in the 1970s to describe food that was traditionally made, and which made
the person eating it nostalgic for an earlier time, especially for happy childhood memories. Someone who enjoyed
homemade chicken soup as a child would most likely consider this a comfort food as an adult. Feelings of being
looked after, of eating good and healthy food, as well as experiencing a feeling of satisfaction, are all ideas related
to “comfort food”. This is why on cold winter nights, people choose foods that make them feel cozy and
contented, for example hot broths, casseroles and rice or pasta dishes like macaroni and cheese.
Section III
In recent years, however, the term “comfort food” has become more and more synonymous with “junk food”.
Burgers, fries, chips and ice-cream are amongst some of the favorite foods chosen by people who seek comfort in
the food they eat. Despite being high in fat and calories, these are popular food choices for people all around the
world. But how did the nutritious meals of our childhoods become substituted by fried and sugar-rich foods?
Section IV
Eating to feel good has been replaced by eating to feel better, and people often opt for junk, comfort food
following a bad day or an unpleasant experience. Eating because we’re in a bad mood, to make us feel less
stressed or just because we feel like eating “something bad for us” are some of the reasons people choose fatty
alternatives to nutritious food. But this choice of food can make us feel low in energy, sluggish and unable (or
unwilling) to do exercise. Naturally, this leads to poor health, a lack of fitness and dramatic weight gain. Ironically,
the positive, comforting effects of eating these kinds of foods are canceled out when people feel guilty as a result
of eating foods with a high fat content and low nutritional value.
Section V
What many people forget about is those foods that actually make us feel good – not those foods that comfort, but
those that heighten our energy levels, make us alert and quick to react, those that keep our teeth and bones
healthy, our skin and hair in good condition and those that maintain a good all-round level of health. A diet rich in
fresh fruit, lean meat, salads and vegetables can have a dramatic effect on how we feel both physically and
emotionally, without the guilt.
Section VI
Comfort food, in its traditional sense, makes us feel good. But with the switch from nutritious meals to fast, fatty
foods, it’s no wonder that the population is seeing a rise in obesity in children and adults. We need to rethink the
way we see food and how we use it to feel good. Making that kind of change will enable us to gain a new
perspective on public health. We also need to get back in touch with the balanced, nutritious and comforting food
of the past. Only then will we regain control over our diet.
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Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________
The reading passage has six sections I–VI. Choose the most suitable heading for each
section II–VI from the list below. Write the appropriate letter (a–i) for each section.
Example Section I Heading: b
a. A Change in Meaning
b. Why We Enjoy Our Food
c. Old-Fashioned Food is Best
d. Comfort Food, a Classic Definition
e. A Better Way Of Feeling Good
f. Comfort Food as an Unhealthy Lifestyle
g. The Negative Effects of Reactive Eating
h. The Right Way to Eat Bad Food
i. Change Your Attitude Towards Food
1. Section II Heading: ____

2. Section III Heading: ____
3. Section IV Heading: ____
4. Section V Heading: ____
5. Section VI Heading: ____
Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the reading
passage for each answer.
6. These days, people eat fried, ____________________ instead of the healthy meals that
people used to eat in the past.
7. When they eat fattening or unhealthy foods, people often ____________________ about
their food choice.
8. Eating a balanced and healthy diet can help increase ____________________ so we can be
more active.
9. As a population, consuming more fattening foods than healthy foods can lead to a
____________________.
Name: ______________________________________ Date: _____________
Read the sentence. Choose the phrase that shows the meaning of the underlined word.
10. The restaurant uses a special system to keep its drinking water clean.
A. a group of things or parts that work together
B. the body of a person or animal
11. The famous French chef was recognized for his amazing dish.
A. to know again something you have seen or heard before
B. to show that you think that someone has done something good
12. In England, it is a common practice for people to put milk in their tea.
A. the usual way of doing something
B. doing something many times so you become good at it
Complete the sentence. Choose A or B.

13. We ate at a _____ restaurant.
A. Brazilian cheap
B. cheap Brazilian
14. She wore a _____ dress to her wedding.
A. silk traditional
B. traditional silk
15. We got a _____ table for the living room.
A. round little
B. little round

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Q2e Reading and Writing 3 Unit 2 Test B

Name: __________________________ Date: _

Reading and Writing

Name: __________________________ Date: _

Example Section I Heading: b

1. Section II Heading: ____

Name: __________________________ Date: _

Complete the sentence. Choose A or B.

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