61. Виберіть заголовок, який відповідає змісту абзаца ж:

а) Plant`s appearance b) Aloe Vera`s medicinal effect c) From the history of the plant

d) Aloe as a sub-species e) Why do we join the healers of the ancient world

62. Виберіть речення, яке відповідає змісту текста:

а) Many ancient cultures describe Aloe`s amazing curative properties

b) Leaves are the part of the plant which can be used in medicine

c) This plant is found throughout Europe and Siberia

d) As a result, new applications for its curative properties are still being discovered.

e) During the latest period it has decreased in number

63. Виберіть речення, яке не відповідає змісту текста:

а) Four specially identified Aloe`s are known to contain medical benefits

b) The outer skin of the leaves has little value

c) The leaves of the plant are 5-12 cm long, and grow in pairs

d) These plants prefer hot, dry, desert-like conditions

e) Despite these inner powers, the Aloe plant looks like nothing special

64. Виберіть правильну відповідь на запитання:

What conditions do these plants prefer?

а) full sun b) a little shade c) a good strong loam rich in humus

d) hot, dry, desert-like conditions e) a neutral or alkaline soil

65. Виберіть правильну відповідь на запитання:

What do natural ingredients of the gel inside provide?

а) polyunsaturated fatty acids b) all the essential nutrients and minerals c) iron and potassium

d) important inorganic compounds e) food additives

66. Виберіть правильну відповідь на запитання:

How does Aloe sap act?

а) It is a powerful agent in preventing infectious diseases b) it is useful in all respiratory infections

c) it releives pain and promotes sleep d) it is an excellent nerve tonic

e) it protects skin against sunburn, many toxins, helps promote rapid new cells growth in the skin, etc.

67. Виберіть відповідне знaчення до підкресленого слова:

It was not until 1850-s that modern science showed any interest in the plant`s properties and potential medicinal uses.

а) concerned with doing things and real situations, rather than ideas or studying

b) very strong and having a lot of force c) liked by a lot of people

d) making you happy and satisfied e) having the possibility of becoming useful or very good in the future.

68. Виберіть відповідне значення до підкресленого слова:

Four specially identified Aloes are known to contain medicinal benefits

а) developments in a particular way b) money that companies earn by selling medical preparations

c) activities or ways of doing things d) good things about it that will make your life better in some way

e) forms of medical preparations

69. Виберіть відповідне значення до підкресленого слова:

Officially it is recognized by botanists as a “succulent” belonging to the lily family of flowering plants which also includes onions and garlic.

а) juice-producing plant b) healing plant c) poisonous plant

d) excellent source of vitamin C e) rich in protective oil

70. Виберіть відповідне значення до підкресленого слова:

As a result, Aloe Vera is an essential ingredient to many shampoos, toothpastes, deodorants, skin care products, slimming supplements, fitness foods, cosmetics and drinks.

а) additives for gaining weight b) food additives c) essential additives

d) additives for losing weight e) substances providing fullness

71. Виберіть правильний варіант:

Since then, scientists and physicians have continued to study Aloe ... .

а) thoroughly b) in great depth c) a great while d) under microscope e) scientifically

72. Виберіть правильний варіант:

Аncient people considered Aloe as a “ ... “.

а) wonder plant b) garden weed c) family plant d) soothing remedy e) miracle plant

73. Виберіть правильний варіант:

The answer lies inside the ... where the plant secrets and stores a mixture of gel and sap.

а) red fruits b) little stickers c) fleshy leaves d) green skin e) white seeds

74. The Aloe ... in desert regions where it matures over four years to reach a height of around half a metre.

а) opens between April and October b) grows wild c) grows a flush

d) produces no flush e) grows as high as

75.Aloe sap ... skin against sun burn (because it helps block out ultraviolet light).

а) pervades b) protects c) points d) ploughs e) plugs

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