TOEFL ITP Reading set 010
Reading Comprehension practice — read the passage and choose the best answer.
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- Answer all 10 questions, then choose ตรวจคำตอบ to see the Thai translation, score summary, and explanation.
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Each school day, students walk through the lunch line and
choose food that will keep them strong until the last class.
The cafeteria offers rice, soup, fruit, milk, and a hot
main dish. Sweet snacks sit near the register, so it is easy
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to pick them first. A short guide on the wall helps children
build a balanced plate before they sit down. Small choices
add up across the week for energy, focus, and growth.
First, students look at color on the tray. Green vegetables
and orange fruit give vitamins that support clear thinking.
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Brown rice or whole-grain bread gives longer energy than
white bread alone. Water or plain milk is better than soda
for the afternoon. Teachers say a plate with three colors is
usually a smart start. Bright food is often fresh food too.
Second, students check portion size. One scoop of rice and
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one piece of meat is enough for most middle-school bodies.
Extra fries fill the stomach quickly but fade before sports
practice. Saving room for yogurt or a banana keeps energy
steady. Friends sometimes trade snacks, yet each child still
chooses what goes on their own tray. Sharing is kind when
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it stays fair and clean for everyone at the table.
Third, the school posts weekly menus so families can plan.
Parents pack a lunch box on days when the cafeteria serves
only fried food. Labels list peanuts and eggs for students
with allergies. A nurse visits once a month to talk about
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sugar and sleep. Clear posters near the milk cooler remind
everyone that breakfast still matters before the first bell.
Choosing a healthy school lunch teaches care for the body.
Students who practice these habits say they feel calmer
during tests. When trays hold fruit, vegetables, and water,
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afternoons feel easier for play and homework. Simple lunch
habits help young people grow strong and ready to learn.
Next week, the cafeteria will add a salad bar for everyone.