Тест: The food of future
Предмет: Английский язык
Класс: 8
Вопросов: 10
Время: 15 мин
Вопрос 1
A student reads an article about 'vertical farming' which claims it uses 95% less water than traditional agriculture. To critically evaluate this claim, what is the MOST important factor the student should consider?
Выберите один ответ.
A) Whether the comparison accounts for the energy used to power artificial lights and climate control systems.
B) The popularity of vertical farms in the student's own country.
C) The taste of vegetables grown in vertical farms compared to traditional ones.
D) The number of social media posts promoting vertical farming.
Вопрос 2
A government report proposes introducing insect-based protein into school meals to improve sustainability. A parent reads a leaflet opposing this, saying 'Insects are not human food.' Which action demonstrates the best functional literacy in evaluating these two documents?
Выберите один ответ.
A) Researching the nutritional content of edible insects and the environmental arguments in the official report.
B) Signing a petition based on the leaflet because its message is emotionally powerful.
C) Ignoring both documents because food choices are a matter of personal taste.
D) Comparing the paper quality and professional design of the report and the leaflet.
Вопрос 3
What is the primary scientific goal of developing lab-grown (cultivated) meat?
Выберите один ответ.
A) To produce animal protein without the environmental impact and ethical concerns of livestock farming.
B) To create meat with a longer shelf life than traditional meat.
C) To make meat taste significantly different from conventional meat.
D) To eliminate all bacteria and viruses from meat products.