Grade Level Passage Rating Sheet

Phil-IRI Pre-Test Grade 7

Set A
Name: _________________________ Grade /Section: ___________________
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 concerns. Finally, chocolate increases
serotonin levels in the brain. This is what gives us a
feeling of well-being.