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1 READ the about three different superfoods. Notice the words in bold, CD-19

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2 CHECK. Match each statement with the correct tree or plant. Write the letter on the line.

I. You can use it in sweet and salty meals. a. argan oil

2. It keeps hair soft. b. acai palm

3. Tests suggest it can help you relax. c. ginseng

4. It is becoming more expensive.

5. According to some companies, it helps you lose weight.

6. Some people don’t sleep well because of it.

3 DISCOVER. Complete the exercises to learn about the grammar in this lesson.

A Look at these sentences from the article in exercise 1. Notice the nouns in bold. Circle the nouns that name things you can count. Underline the nouns that name things you cannot count.

1. The oil from argan nuts is very important to the people of southwestern Morocco.

2. It adds flavor to food, prevents dry skin, and keeps hair soft.

3. Now some companies say that acai helps people lose weight.

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