Task 1

16. Paragraph ➊:

17. Paragraph ❷:

18. Paragraph ❸:

19. Paragraph ❹:

20. Paragraph ❺:

A. Taro planting

B. The Samoan geography

C. The Samoan tree plants

D. The Samoan women's role

E. The reason for Samoans' casual farming

F. Catching fish for animal protein

Pooja's father sometimes helped her make business calls.

• A、True

• B、False

• C、Not Given

Salt

Salt is a remarkable (remark) thing. It is a basic element in the diet of humans. It is also necessary for__ 41() (animal) and plants. It is one of the most_ 42() (effect) and most widely used of all food preservatives (防腐剂). Its industrial,_ 43() (medicine) and other uses are almost countless. In fact, salt has been a(n)_ 44()(importance) element of life. It also has been the subject of many stories. It is 45()(frequent) mentioned in fairy tales. Some cultures give magical power to salt. In the past, salt_ 46()(serve) as money at various times and 47()(place). Salt has been the cause of bitter wars. In many cultures,_ 48()(offer) bread and salt to visitors is a_ 49()(tradition) sign of welcome. Salt-making_ 50()(cover) much of the history of Europe since Roman times.