VI. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the numbered box.
Laassi is a popular traditional yoghurt-based drink from the Indian Subcontinent and originates from the Punjab. Laassi is a (1) __________ of yoghurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Traditional laassi is a savoury drink, sometimes (2) __________ with ground and roasted cumin. Sweet laassi, however, (3) __________ sugar or fruits, instead of spices. Salted mint laassi is highly favoured in Bangladesh. In Dharmic religions, yoghurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious (4) __________ . Less common is lassi served with milk and (5) __________ with a thin layer of clotted cream. Laassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, (6) __________ taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder mixed in, it is also used as a folk remedy for gastroenteritis. In Pakistan, salted laassi is often served with almost all kinds of meals, and is mostly made at home by simply (7) __________ salt in yoghurt and water. It is also sold at most dairy shops selling yoghurt and milk, and both the salty and sweet (8) __________ are available.
1 | A. blend | B. association | C. connection | D. affiliation |
2 | A. flavoured | B. tasted | C. scented | D. textured |
3 | A. harnesses | B. consists | C. composes | D. contains |
4 | A. hymns | B. forms | C. rituals | D. carols |
5 | A. covering | B. topped | C. splashed | D. spilt |
6 | A. mostly | B. almost | C. solely | D. virtually |
7 | A. dissolving | B. concocting | C. whisking | D. stirring |
8 | A. variety | B. variation | C. variants | D. invariability |
1 | A. blend | B. association | C. connection | D. affiliation |
2 | A. flavoured | B. tasted | C. scented | D. textured |
3 | A. harnesses | B. consists | C. composes | D. contains |
4 | A. hymns | B. forms | C. rituals | D. carols |
5 | A. covering | B. topped | C. splashed | D. spilt |
6 | A. mostly | B. almost | C. solely | D. virtually |
7 | A. dissolving | B. concocting | C. whisking | D. stirring |
8 | A. variety | B. variation | C. variants | D. invariability |