Name:______________________________

Grade Level:___________________

DARK CHOCOLATE

Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams, biscuits and cakes. Although eating
chocolate usually comes with a warning that it is fattening, it is also believed by some to have
magical and medicinal effects. In fact, cacao trees are sometimes called Theobroma cacao
which means "food of the gods." Dark chocolate has been found out to be helpful in small
quantities. One of its benefits is that it has some of the most important minerals and vitamins
that people need. It has antioxidants that help protect the heart. Another important benefit is that
the fat content of chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol in the blood stream. A third
benefit is that it helps address respiratory problems. Also, it has been found out to help ease
coughs and respiratory concems, finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain. This
is what gives us a feeling of well-being

1. Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao? It is considered to be

a. fattening food
b. b. magical tree
c. medicinal candy
d. food of the gods

2. Which statement is true?

a. All chocolates have medicinal properties.

b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening

c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.

d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.

3. What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage its consumption?

a. antioxidants
b. sugar
c. fats
d. milk

4. After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for making us feel good?
a. cacao b. theobroma c. serotonin d. antioxidants

5. If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate, why would this be good
advice?

a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems.

b. Dark chocolate helps circulation.

c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol.

d.Dark chocolate has vitamins and minerals.

Pangalan:_______________________________
Baitang at Pangkat:___________________

Mga Planeta sa Ating Kalawakan

Ang ating kalawakang araw ay binubuo ng walong planeta at ilang asteroid,meteor at

kometa.Sa labas ng kalawakang araw ay may mga 202 pang planeta na halos kaparehoo mas
malaki pa sa Jupiter.Hindi kasama rito ang ilang mga planeta na nadiskubreng lumilibot sa
naupos
na bituin na pulsar at ang iba’y sa bituing Mu Arae. Ilan din sa mga planetang ito
ay kasinglaki ng Neptuno. May isang planetang lumilibot sa isang pulang dwendengbituin na
kung tawagin ay Gliese 876. Ito ay tinatayang anim hanggang walongbeses ang bigat sa
mundo.Hot Jupiters naman ang tawag sa bagong tuklas na planeta na malapit sakanilang
magulang na bituin. Tumatanggap ito ng mas matinding radyasyongestrelyar kaysa mga
higanteng planetang gas ng kalawakang araw. Mayroon dingmga hot jupiters na lumilibot na
napakalapit sa kanilang bituin na hinihipan palayona parang buntot ng kometa na tinatawag na
mga planetang Chthonian.

MGA TANONG:
Literal
1. Ano ang bumubuo sa ating kalawakang araw?

2. Ano ang tawag sa pulang dwendeng bituin?

3. Saan lumilibot ang ilang mga planeta?

Pagpapakahulugan
4. Bakit kaya tinatawag na hot jupiters ang mga bagong tuklas na planeta?
5. Ano pa kaya ang mga bagay na makikita natin sa kalawakan na