Reading passages

24. 
The passage aims to impress on the reader 
. 
A) the extent of suffering experienced by the people in Bangladesh 
B) the magnitude of the cyclone's destructive force 
C) the inadequacy of the relief work sent in 
D) the extent of the poverty and misery in Bagladesh 
E) what disaster like in Bengladesh 
In all civilizations, articles are consumed that have no nutrient value but make the food more 
attractive, or give pleasure. Spices, condiments, herbs, vinegar, and pickles are used for this purpose. 
There is no objection to them for the normal stomach, and there is no evidence that they can cause 
damage to the normal stomach lining. Tea, coffee, manufactured drink, and alcohol also form part of 
the diet. They have no nutritive value but add to the pleasure of a meal, in moderation. Tea and 
coffee both contain caffeine. Which is a mild stimulant and also causes the kidneys to excrete more 
water. They may cause sleeplessness, but not all people are affected. Alcohol, if not consumed 
excessively by adults, cannot be objected to on any medical ground. 
25. 
The common feature of such items as spices condiments herbs vinegar and pickles is 
that_______ . 
A) they are all manufactured rather than natural 
B) they can all do harm to the stomach lining 
C) they can classified in the group of mild stimulants 
D) they are not nutritious but give the food flavour 
E) they are rather costly 
26. 
From a medical point of view 
. 
A) there is a close link between the person's age and the amount of alcohol he drinks 
B) eating foods that have no nutritive value helps do nothing but tire the stmomach out 
C) alcohol isn't considered harmful when drunk in moderate amounts by adults 
D) it is important from a psychological point of view to eat palatable meals as wel] as nutritious. 
E) alchol should be prohibited 
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