activity of text interpretation, aimed at students in the fifth year of elementary school, about bananas. It is rich in carbohydrates and potassium.. Let's get to know this fruit better? So, read the text carefully! Then answer the various interpretative questions proposed!
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So abundant, it has become a brand of the country and a reference of Brazilian culture.
This fruit, so democratic, practical and full of nutrients, is very popular in Brazil and highly consumed by the population. It is rich in carbohydrates and potassium. It contains vitamin A, C, the B complex, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and sodium, as highlighted in the Ministry of Health book “In the kitchen with fruits, vegetables and greens”.
Fruits, including bananas, are foods with a fundamental role in promoting and maintaining health. Even better: they are examples of in natura foods and should be part of our food routine. Its nutritional characteristics benefit intestinal functioning, due to the fiber content, and the balance of vital body functions, in addition to helping to prevent chronic diseases.
And speaking of health, bananas are a source of energy! Its carbohydrates are absorbed quickly by the body. She is also the darling of athletes, as potassium helps to avoid fatigue and muscle cramps, while complex B vitamins are responsible for cell and muscle renewal. The fruit is also great for children and those suffering from digestive disorders, as it helps in the treatment of diarrhea.
No wonder it is considered by many to be the perfect fruit: it ripens little by little, off the tree, making harvesting easier. It is easy to transport, has good use and can be found throughout the year. But despite this huge availability in Brazilian lands, bananas have their harvest period in January, February, March, June and October. […]
[…] Plantain, apple banana, dwarf banana, silver banana, golden banana… It doesn’t matter what type it is, this yellow fruit with an elongated shape, it is an absolute success in the kitchen, whether eating the fruit in its natural form or in sweet or savory recipes. […]
“Ministry of Health”. Available in:. (With cut and adaptation).
Question 1 – In “So abundant, it became a brand of the country and a reference of Brazilian culture”, the text refers:
Question 2 – The excerpt “She is rich in carbohydrates and potassium.” It is:
( ) a narration.
( ) a description.
( ) an argument.
Question 3 – Watch:
“Fruits, including bananas, are foods with a fundamental role in promoting It is health maintenance.”
In this fragment, the highlighted word indicates:
( ) the sum of facts.
( ) the conclusion of a fact.
( ) the comparison between facts.
Question 4 – In the sentence “Your carbohydrates are absorbed quickly by the organism.”, the underlined term expresses:
( ) place.
( ) mode.
( ) intensity.
Question 5 – In the segment “She is also the darling of athletes, given that potassium helps prevent fatigue and muscle cramps […]”, the underlined expression introduces:
( ) causes.
( ) purposes.
( ) consequences.
Question 6 – In the passage “[…] they are responsible for cell and muscle renewal.”, the text reveals functions:
( ) of carbohydrates.
( ) of vitamins A and C.
( ) of the B-complex vitamins.
Question 7 – According to the text, banana harvesting is facilitated because it:
( ) “it is easy to transport”.
( ) “it matures little by little, out of the way”.
( ) “can be found throughout the year”.
By Denyse Lage Fonseca
Graduated in Letters and specialist in distance education.
