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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #49984 Locust
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Fancy  a  locust  for  lunch?  Probably  not,  if  you  live  in  the  west,  but  elsewhere  it  is  a  different  story.  Edible  insects,  termites,  stick  insects,  dragonflies,  grasshoppers  and  giant  water  bugs,  are  on  the  menu  for  an  estimated  80  percent  of  the  world'  s  population.  More  than  1000  species  of  insects  are  served  up  around  the  world.  For  example,  Kungu  cakes,  made  from  midges,  are  a    in  parts  of  Africa.  Mexico  is  an  insect-eating,  or  entomophagous  -  hotspot,  where  more  than  200  insect  species  are  consumed.    is  so  high  that  40  species  are  now  under  threat,  including  white  agave  worms.  These  caterpillars  of  the  tequila  giant-skipper  butterfly    around  $250  a  kilogram.  Eating  insects  make  nutritional  sense.  Some  contain  more  protein  than  meat  or  fish.  The  female  gypsy  moth,  for  instance,  is  about  80  percent  protein.  Insects  can  be  a  good    of  vitamins  and  minerals  too:  a  type  of  caterpillar  (Usta  Terpsichore)  eaten  in  Angola  is  rich  in  iron,  zinc,  and  thiamine.  What  do  they  taste  like?  Ants  have  a  lemon  tang,  apparently,  whereas  giant  water  bugs  taste  of  mint  and  fire  ant  pupae  of  watermelon.  You  have  probably,  inadvertently,  already  tasted  some  of  these  things,  as  insects  are  often  accidental  tourists  in  other  types  of  food.  The  US  Food  and  Drug  Administration  even  issues  guidelines  for  the  number  of  insect  parts  allowed  in  certain  foods.  For  example,  it  is  acceptable  for  225  grams  of  macaroni  to  contain  up  to  225  insect  fragments.

delicacy quality supply fetch source resource Demand

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Correct answer: delicacy

Explanation: The term 'delicacy' refers to a rare or luxurious food item, which fits the context of Kungu cakes made from midges being a special dish in parts of Africa. This aligns with the overall theme of edible insects being considered a delicacy in various cultures.

Meaning: A 'delicacy' is a food item that is considered rare or luxurious, often enjoyed in special circumstances.

Wrong options:

  • resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply or support, which does not fit the context of describing a food item.
  • quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not specifically describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
  • fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing a food item.
  • Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
  • supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount of a product available, which does not fit the context of describing Kungu cakes as a food item.
  • source: 'Source' refers to a place or thing from which something originates, which does not specifically describe the nature of Kungu cakes as a food item.
Correct answer: Demand

Explanation: The word 'Demand' fits here as it refers to the desire for insect species in Mexico, indicating that there is a high need for these insects, which is supported by the context of species being under threat due to high consumption.

Meaning: 'Demand' refers to the desire or need for a product or service, in this case, insect species for consumption.

Wrong options:

  • resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which does not fit the context of describing the need for insect species.
  • quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not relate to the concept of need or desire for insect species.
  • fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing the need for insect species.
  • delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the overall need for insect species.
  • supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the idea of need or desire for insect species.
  • source: 'Source' refers to a place from which something originates, which does not fit the context of describing the need for insect species.
Correct answer: fetch

Explanation: The verb 'fetch' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of obtaining or bringing in a price, which aligns with the context of the caterpillars being sold for a specific amount per kilogram.

Meaning: 'Fetch' means to go and bring back or to be sold for a certain price.

Wrong options:

  • resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
  • quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not apply to the context of pricing.
  • Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
  • delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
  • supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the action of obtaining a price.
  • source: 'Source' refers to a place from which something originates, which does not fit the context of describing the action of obtaining a price.
Correct answer: source

Explanation: The word 'source' fits well here as it indicates that insects can provide essential nutrients, aligning with the context of discussing their nutritional benefits.

Meaning: 'Source' refers to a place or thing from which something originates, in this case, a provider of vitamins and minerals.

Wrong options:

  • resource: 'Resource' refers to a source of supply, which is similar but does not specifically convey the idea of providing nutrients.
  • quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
  • fetch: 'Fetch' is a verb meaning to go and bring back, which does not apply to the context of describing a source of nutrients.
  • Demand: 'Demand' refers to the desire for a product, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
  • delicacy: 'Delicacy' refers to a rare food item, which does not fit the context of describing the nutritional benefits of insects.
  • supply: 'Supply' refers to the amount available, which does not convey the idea of providing nutrients.

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