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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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