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Interactions 1 Reading Practice Test
Topic: Chapter 3 – Living to Eat, or Eating to Live?
Part 1: Vocabulary & Context Clues
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence:

1. Many university students have a busy __________, so they often eat quick meals between classes. 
   • A) Ingredient
   • B) Schedule
   • C) Culture
   • D) Nature


2. A __________ meal includes different types of food like vegetables, proteins, and grains to keep the body healthy. 
   • A) Fast food
   • B) Junk
   • C) Balanced
   • D) Crowded


3. The __________ listed on the back of the food package tell you what is inside the product. 
   • A) Skills
   • B) Ingredients
   • C) Strategies
   • D) Chapters
   Part 2: Reading Skills & Strategies
   Answer the questions based on the reading techniques taught in the book: 


4. When you look at the title and photos of a chapter before reading the full text, which skill are you practicing? 
   • A) Scanning
   • B) Predicting
   • C) Summarizing
   • D) Drafting


5. If you are looking for a specific date or the price of a meal in a menu quickly, you should use: 
   • A) Skimming
   • B) Predicting
   • C) Scanning
   • D) Critical Thinking


6. The Topic Sentence of an academic paragraph is usually found: 
   • A) In the middle of the paragraph.
   • B) Only in the glossary.
   • C) At the beginning of the paragraph.
   • D) In the index.
   Part 3: Reading Comprehension
   Based on the general themes of the book: 


7. What is one reason some students find it difficult to eat healthily on campus? 
   • A) They have too much free time.
   • B) Healthy food might be more expensive or less available than fast food.
   • C) They are not allowed to eat in the dorms.
   • D) There are no grocery stores in the world.


8. The phrase "Living to Eat" suggests that food is: 
   • A) Only for survival.
   • B) A social and cultural pleasure.
   • C) Not important for health.
   • D) Always eaten alone.
   Part 4: Critical Thinking (Short Answer)


9. Why is it important for students to develop Critical Thinking skills when reading about health and nutrition? 
   • (Answer Space: