Задание

Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний.

1. Water requirements

2. Growing conditions

3. Health benefits

4. Apple picking

5. Managing the weight

6. A popular variety

7. Some historical facts

8. All around the world

A. You don’t have to be a nutritionist to realize that apples are healthy. Not only do they come in their own packaging — meaning you can eat the skin – they are also full of healthy nutrients. The healthy reasons to eat them are endless. For example, apples are full of vitamin C. Almost half of an apple's vitamin C content is just under the skin, so it's a good idea to eat apples with their skin.

B. Much research has shown that high fruit and vegetable intake is linked with protection against obesity. While apples provide high levels of important nutrients and antioxidants, they’re also low in calories since a high percentage of their volume is water and fiber. Because they have a good dose of dietary fiber, apples can satisfy people’s sweet tooth without weighing them down or adding to food cravings. Indeed, when added to other smart ways to shed pounds, people can lose weight fast with the help of apples.

C. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. They first grew in Turkey and are considered to be perhaps the earliest tree to be cultivated by humans! The fruit of the apple tree has been improved through selection over thousands of years, resulting in the many varieties and tastes we have available today. They were originally brought to North America by European colonists during the 17th century and have been a staple of the American diet ever since.

D. About 69 million tons of apples are grown worldwide every year! China produces almost half of this total each year on average, followed by the United States (the second-leading producer), Turkey, Italy, India, and Poland. Hundreds of varieties of apples are in existence today, with skins that range in colour from bright red to yellow, green, pink, or bi- or three-coloured patterns. They also come in a range of different tastes and levels of sweetness.

E. This variety was originated in New Zealand. The Royal Gala strain was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favourite during a visit to New Zealand. It was brought to the United States in the early 1970s and is now one of the country’s most popular apples. Crisp, juicy, and very sweet, Gala is ideal for snacking. Galas can vary in colour, from cream to red- and yellow-striped. The apples are harvested beginning in mid-July and are typically available year round.

F. The apple is a tree that grows in all temperate zones. Apples grow best where it is cold in winter, summer temperatures are moderate and the humidity is medium to high. Apples can grow from 10 to 30 feet tall and nearly as wide. Apples grow moderately fast, but the growth slows with age. Apple trees can live for 100 years or more. Apple trees bloom in spring, set fruit, and take from 100 to 200 days to reach harvest depending on the variety.

G. Apples come to harvest from midsummer through late fall. The best way to know if apples are ready for harvest is to taste them. Apples are usually ready for harvest when they reach full colour; full colour may vary according to the variety. During harvest time a recreational activity occurs in areas with apple farms. Apple orchards are opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples, or purchase pre-picked apples. Although this is a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well.

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