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1. Read the text below and answer the questions

Ruvaria, a small, overpopulated, and unfriendly nation, was faced with the great problem of finding more food for its starving people. In fact, living and health conditions became so bad that many people were dying. Others were suffering so much that they wanted to die. Most of the deaths involved babies, young children, and the elderly. A group of Americans became very concerned about Ruvaria's problems. They asked the President of the United States to help the Ruvarians and give them the needed food. However, the President realised that if he gave Ruvaria the food, it would serve to keep the population excessively high and might even cause a population boom. Then, when the food is gone, the people of Ruvaria will again be faced with the same problems. On the other hand, if the President didn't supply the food, many people would die. But, in the long run, this would greatly reduce Ruvaria's population. With a much smaller population, Ruvaria would be able to support itself and allow its people to live fuller, more comfortable and healthier lives. (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS p. 270)

1. What problem does Ruvaria face?

2. Who became concerned about the situation in Ruvaria?

3. What dilemma did the President of the United States face regarding aid to Ruvaria?

4. What groups were the most affected by the crisis in Ruvaria?

5. What potential long-term benefit was mentioned for not providing food aid to Ruvaria?

2. Vocabulary: choose the correct answer

A. What does “authentic” mean in the context of a restaurant?

B. What does “indulge” mean when referring to eating at a restaurant?

C. In a restaurant setting, what does “succulent” mean?

D. What does “tantalise” mean in the context of food?

E. What does “hearty” mean when describing a meal?

F. What does “fragrant” mean when describing food?

G. What does “decadent” mean in the context of desserts?

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