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TOEFL Listening Class Unit 1 Passage 20

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144. What does the professor mainly discuss?

Various methods of determining the authenticity of
vanilla extract
Problems in manufacturing vanilla products
The difference between natural and imitation vanilla
extract
The dangers of consuming imitation vanilla extract

145. What is the source of imitation vanilla extract?

The leaves of the vanilla plant
A component of wood
An alcohol and water solution
The vanilla bean

146. Why might some consumers prefer imitation vanilla
extract over natural vanilla extract?

Imitation vanilla extract tastes better.
Imitation vanilla extract is less expensive.
Imitation vanilla extract does not spoil as quickly.
Imitation vanilla extract has fewer calories.

147. What does the professor say can be determined by
inspecting the carbon atoms in the vanilla products?

The source of the vanillin molecules
The age of the products
Whether the products are safe to consume
Which product will taste better

148. What does the professor suggest the students do?

Avoid purchasing imitation vanilla extract
Convert some lignin into vanillin
Check the labels of the vanilla flavoring in their
kitchens
Smell the two vanilla products he brought to class





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