Mushroom Magic

Ref: reader's digest (aug 2004)

Passage:

Notice those pale fungi in the shops that resemble hat pins ? They're  emoji mushrooms,  prized throughout Asia for their  health-giving qualities.  

Emoji contains a compound called flammulin,  which is reported  to inhibit tumour growth.  A Japanese study found that farmers who regularly  ate them had a 40% lower death rate from cancer than those who ate few mushrooms. 

Emoji are thought to help prevent liver disease and stomach ulcers, and stimulate the immune system.

Look for firm, cream-coloured fungi that are dry at the stem end. Store in a paper bag or puncture the plastic wrap. Raw, they make a crunchy  addition to salads and sandwiches. 

Try them in soups or Japanese dishes such as sukiyaki and shabu shabu. 

Don't overcook,  though, or they will become tough and fibrous.

Reading Comprehension

1. According to the passage, pale fungi resembles with...

a. Thumb pins

B. Pins 

C. Common pins

D. Hat pins

2. Which mushroom is known as the prized mushroom in Asia?

A. Raw mushroom

B. Emoji mushroom 

C. Brown mushroom 

D. Overcooked mushroom

3. Which study found that the farmers who ate mushrooms regularly  had a lower death rate than those who don't?

A. Japanese 

B. Asian

C. Western 

D. African

4. Mushrooms are the crunchy  addition to

A. Salads

B. Pastas

C. Meat

D. Fruits

5. What happen if you over cook the mushrooms.

A. They become wet

B. They become tough

C. They become soft

D. They become crunchy

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