The truth about "expired" food – B2 English Listening Test

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B2 English Listening Test

Watch a video about the meaning of food expiration dates, and for questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.

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Page 1 of 7

1 According to the video,...
A.the US is one of the countries that waste most food.
B. 37% of food is wasted in the US.
C. 20% of people in the US can't interpret food labels.
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2 Before the 20th century,...
A. supermarkets sold very few processed foods.
B. consumers could see packaging codes on products.
C. people could tell if food was fresh by using their senses.
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3 Many supermarkets added labels with dates that indicated...
A. expiration
B. best condition
C. safety
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4 Manufacturers set the date to use on food labels...
A.by using scientific methods.
B.by recording how long each food is safe to eat.
C.to be much earlier than necessary.
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5 What kind of products can last longer, according to the video?
A. Canned foods.
B. Frozen products.
C. Shelf-stable groceries.
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6 Ready-to-eat salads, deli meats, and unpasteurized cheeses can...
A. be eaten past their printed dates.
B. be dangerous even if they smell and taste OK.
C. carry bacteria that will affect smell and taste.
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7 According to a 2019 survey,...
A. 70% of Americans throw away expired products.
B. 60% of Americans throw away expired products.
C. 60% of Americans advocate for laws to change food labels.

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B2 English Listening Test

Watch a video about the meaning of food expiration dates, and for questions 1 to 7, choose the correct answer.

For more videos like this, go to TED-Ed

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