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Table Completion (Part 4)

Context: A university lecture about the history of spices.

Questions:

Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Spice

Origin / Context

Primary Use / Feature

Cinnamon

Originally from (1) __________

Used as a gift for kings

Pepper

Called "Black Gold"

Used to (2) __________ meat

Saffron

Harvested from a flower

Must be harvested (3) __________

 

Answer Key

  • 1. Sri Lanka

    • Explanation: The lecturer states, "It was originally imported from Sri Lanka."

    • Note: Capitalization is important here because it is a country name.

  • 2. preserve

    • Explanation: The lecturer says pepper was "used to preserve meat."

  • 3. by hand

    • Explanation: The text states the harvesting process "must be done by hand."


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