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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #34770 Potatoes

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Potatoes grew wild in Peru, a country of South America, from where they were transplanted to other parts of the American continent, and then to Europe. The honour of introducing this valuable vegetable into England is divided between Sir Francis Drake in 1580 and Sir Walter Raleigh in 1586, some ascribing it to the former, and others to the latter. It is certain that they were obtained from Virginia at the time of Raleigh; they were planted only in the gardens of the rich people and were considered a great delicacy. They are now the staple food in most countries of Europe and America; in Ireland, they have long provided nearly 80% of the entire food of the people.

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Potatoes are the primary source of food in many parts of the world. The potato is a root vegetable native to Ireland. Most families can't afford to buy potatoes. People who increased their consumption of potatoes gained more weight over time.

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Option 1: "Potatoes are the primary source of food in many parts of the world."

Explanation: The text states that potatoes are now the staple food in most countries of Europe and America, which directly supports the conclusion that they are a primary source of food globally. This aligns with the overall theme of the text, which emphasizes the importance of potatoes in various diets.

Option 2: "The potato is a root vegetable native to Ireland."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text specifies that potatoes grew wild in Peru, not Ireland. While they are significant in Irish cuisine, they are not native to Ireland, making this statement factually inaccurate.

Option 3: "Most families can't afford to buy potatoes."

Explanation: The text does not mention anything about affordability. In fact, it highlights that potatoes are a staple food, implying they are widely consumed and accessible, contradicting the claim that most families can't afford them.

Option 4: "People who increased their consumption of potatoes gained more weight over time."

Explanation: This option introduces a new idea not present in the text. The passage discusses the historical significance and current status of potatoes as a staple food but does not address any health implications or weight gain related to potato consumption.

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