| Directions: In this section, you'll hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you've got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You'll hear the passage TWICE. |
| 1. Origin of ice cream Ice cream was once the luxurious food only enjoyed by ancient Roman emperors. For quite a long time, ice cream was only served to the rich. And its ingredients were 1_____. King Charles I of England wanted to be the only one in England who could be served with ice cream. He got his ice cream from a 2_____. 2. Ice cream today Today most people can afford ice cream. Last year, the average American ate 3_____ of ice cream. In 1900 U.S. companies produced five million gallons of ice cream. By 4_____, they were making about 350 million gallons. 3. Why ice cream is so popular One reason ice cream has become a big business is modern refrigeration. Refrigerated trucks can carry ice cream to 5_____ all over the country. |