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The benefits of nuts – A2 English Reading Test

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The benefits of nuts – A2 English Reading Test

Read about the benefits of the nuts below. Which nut would you recommend to each of these people? Match each person with a nut, using the list provided at the end of the page. Each nut can only be used once.

The benefits of nuts

A. Cashews

Four roasted cashew nuts arranged on a white surface.
Gold-medal winning Olympic sprinter Kelly Holmes says she ate a bag of these wonder nuts after every race to help her recover. They’re packed with zinc – brilliant for your immune system.

 

B. Pistachios

Three pistachio nuts, one open with a green kernel visible.
Tony Blair’s favourite, these cut cholesterol and are rich in vitamins B and E – great for glowing skin.

 

C. Brazil Nuts

Pile of Brazil nuts with brown and white shells on a white background.
A study from the University of Illinois suggests brazils might help prevent breast cancer, thanks to their high selenium content. They give you an energy buzz, too.

 

D. Almonds

Close-up photo of three raw almonds on a white background.
These are real heart savers, as they are rich in a form of vitamin E called alphatocopherol, which lowers your risk of cardiac disease.

 

E. Macadamias

Close-up of many macadamia nuts with a slightly salted surface.
University of Hawaii found that people who ate high-fat macadamias had the same cholesterol levels as those on a low-fat diet.

 

F. Walnuts

Whole and cracked walnuts with pieces of walnut kernel on a white background.
If you are worried about diabetes or cholesterol you should stock up on walnuts. They are full of alpha linoleic acid, which boosts your “good” cholesterol and stops fatty deposits from sticking to arteries.

 

 From EOI Comunidad de Aragon
1

A woman who feels tired all the time.

2

A teenager who has acne problems.

3

A fat executive who has had a heart attack.

4

A thin person who has cholesterol problems.

5

Someone who catches all the viruses around.