Please note! This task is not part of the original format of the centralised examination. However, it has been designed to help you prepare more effectively for the reading section of the examination.
The second part of the Reading Task 2
Read the article and answer questions 1–5.
Read the article and answer questions 1–5.
FROM PRINTER TO PLATE: THE FUTURE OF FOOD
4. Beliefs about what kinds of matter are considered tasty and appropriate to eat were also central in participants’ responses. While they were comfortable with common, familiar ingredients, there was strong resistance to unconventional sources. The radical idea of using insects and laboratory-grown meat in 3D-printed food as a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources was considered disgusting by nearly all the participants. They could not imagine eating such food or serving it to others. It was completely inedible according to the cultural norms of participants, no matter how they were prepared or processed. So, it wasn’t that they were 3D-printed per se, but what they were printed from that affected their attitude to the food.
5. Lacking familiarity with the process, many participants were wary of how 3D-printed food would handle risks like contamination and preservation. Healthiness was also a major factor for them. While they could view printed confections, pizza, or chocolate as potentially edible, their core issue was that these foods would remain unhealthy – essentially 3D-printed junk food.
6. So, if the results can be generalized to the broader population, it seems many people are open to novel food products. However, the study highlights several challenges for those promoting 3D-printed food. First, the public may need to be familiarized with how the process works and reassured of its safety. Then, emphasis must be placed on the food’s taste, even if its appearance is unusual. Only then might consumers consider integrating 3D-printed food into their lives – from everyday dining to festive gatherings.
For questions 1–3, match the most appropriate heading (A–G) to paragraphs 4–6.
You can use each heading once.
You can use each heading once.
1. Paragraph 4:
2. Paragraph 5:
3. Paragraph 6:
Headings:
A The environmental impact of 3D-printers
B A dual concern: safety and nutrition
C Food tech needs consumer feedback
D Working towards acceptance
E The application of 3D-printers
F Participants’ reservations towards the materials used
G Scepticism and disbelief about 3D-foods
A The environmental impact of 3D-printers
B A dual concern: safety and nutrition
C Food tech needs consumer feedback
D Working towards acceptance
E The application of 3D-printers
F Participants’ reservations towards the materials used
G Scepticism and disbelief about 3D-foods
For questions 4–5, decide if the statements are true, false or not mentioned based on the text.
4. Participants were equally comfortable with familiar ingredients and unconventional food sources. —
5. Participants' cultural attitudes towards unfamiliar foods differed according to their countries of origin. —
Atsauce:
https://www.viaa.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens angļu valodā (optimālais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2026
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