While mangoes are known as the "King of Fruits", grapes are popularly called as the "Queen of Fruits". The small juicy grapes are sorted into three varieties based on colors: green, red, black or blue. So are there any health benefits in grapes?
Grapes can be consumed in many ways. It can be either eaten raw, consumed in a juice form or used to prepare wine. During autumn, you will find different kinds of grapes in the market. As it is the main season of grapes, the amount of consuming this fruit is very high.
Although grapes are tiny in size, it has numerous health benefits. A lot of people are unaware of the health benefits of grapes. For example, drinking grape juice is one of the easiest ways to treat acidity. Moreover, the fruit juice is also a healthy drink for those who are on a diet.
Grape juice is loaded with nutrients, vitamins and mineral which keep us fit. For example, drinking grape juice is one of the traditional ways to cure a painful headache.
It would be interesting to know that grape juice is good for skin as well. Drinking a glass of grape juice every day helps get a clear and perfect skin naturally. It also has anti-ageing benefits on the skin. Green grapes especially speed up metabolism (新陈代谢) and induce perspiration which in turn helps get a youthful skin naturally.
So selection of grapes is very important. You must buy fresh, fine, and colored grapes. This can be easily done by lifting a bunch of grapes and shaking them. If the grapes fall, then they have been stored for long. And if the grapes are attached to the stem, then you can be sure that they are fresh to be consumed.
8. When it comes to grapes, the author thinks ________.
A.they are the best fruit in the world |
B.they are consumed most in summer |
C.they can do much good to our health |
D.they consist of more than three kinds |
9. What can we learn from the 2nd and the 3rd paragraphs?
A.Grapes are harvested only when it is cold. |
B.The benefits of grapes escape many people. |
C.Grape juice is considered to result in acidity. |
D.Grape juice can make you have a good appetite. |
10. Which is NOT the function of grape juice?
A.It helps people avoid suffering from acidity. |
B.It is beneficial to those being overweight. |
C.It can make your skin fine and smooth. |
D.It can cure all kinds of diseases. |
11. What can we infer by reading the passage?
A.Green grapes are much better than black ones. |
B.It is better to prepare fresh grape juice at home. |
C.The stored grapes juice is thought to be harmful. |
D.Grape juice does more good to women than to men. |