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1. How did umami become recognized as the fifth basic taste? USE YOUR OWN WORDS TO ANSWER THE QUESTION. You may keep the words in the question.

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2. Complete the following sentence:

Improving the diagnosis of taste-related illnesses and permitting researchers to make food tastier are…

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3. Find a phrase in the text that means the following: “Unlike what people usually think”.

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4. According to the text, what is flavor the result of?

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5. Name TWO of the different criteria that have been proposed over the years to define a new taste.

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6. In what sense does the study of taste continue to be important? In your answer, mention the THREE reasons given in the text. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

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Deduction for lack of intelligibility

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Part 3: Writing

Choose ONE topic. Your answer should be 125-150 words in length. There is no specific penalty for exceeding 150 words in length.

[4 points: 1 point for grammar, 1 point for vocabulary and spelling, 1 point for cohesion, and 1 point for adequacy and coherence]

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1. You recently attended an international online workshop on cooking healthy food. You want to thank the workshop coordinator for how useful this workshop has been to you. Write a formal email to the workshop coordinator in which you highlight the quality of the workshop, explain what you learned, and suggest improvements for future workshops.

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2. Over the last few years, the number of teenagers suffering from stress and anxiety has increased significantly in many developed countries. Schools, parents, and health organisations are debating possible solutions to improve students’ well-being and reduce pressure. Some experts believe that schools should not give homework or hold traditional exams, while others argue that it is necessary for academic progress. Write an opinion essay on whether homework and/or exams should be limited or abolished for secondary school students, giving reasons and examples to support your view.

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