Matching RLS 2006

67. The actual cost of a school meal in France averages around the equivalent of HK$60, but fortunately pupils do not need to pay the full cost. A. About 50% of the cost is subsidised and the rest is borne by parents according to a means-tested five-tier scale. 67 tells us that pupils don’t pay the full cost and “A” explains how school meals are paid for. F. Upper secondary institutions offer free lunches, although some can charge parents. The word “full” implies that parents do pay a part of the cost. A = Correct

68. School meals in France consist of well-balanced three or four courses and are taken by half of all school children. L. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories. Not a bad guess. See question 72. O. Descriptions of those healthy meals are posted on school notice boards and websites every week so that parents can plan appropriate evening meals. Both 68 and “O” describe healthy meals. O = Correct

69. With more and more councils in France asking private companies to supply meals, some voluntary guidelines have been drawn up by some health and nutrition institutes. L. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories. This sounds like a description of the guidelines. However, you wouldn’t use the word “also” if you were giving a description. M. These are used by many councils to check on the private caterers supplying meals until some official guidelines eventually become available. M=Correct

70. Pupils in Japan take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition, fat and salt content, and calorific value. G. Twice a year parents are invited to visit schools to taste-test the food described in the monthly menus. The use of the definite article “the” before menus indicates that the menus have been mentioned before. O. Descriptions of those healthy meals are posted on school notice boards and websites every week so that parents can plan appropriate evening meals. Why post descriptions on the Internet if pupils take the information home. G = Correct

71. Lunch is prepared on the premises and eaten in the classroom during the lunch break, with children expected to clean up afterwards. K. Teachers check that the desks and floor are tidy before starting the afternoon lessons. Children clean up and then teachers make sure they did a good job. J. This system limits the sale of red-labelled foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt to only twice a term while healthier green- labelled foods are available every day. “J” focuses on nutrition. That’s not the focus of 71. K=Correct

72. The standards for nutrition are based on the federal government's dietary guidelines, which recommend that no more than 30% of an individual's calories come from fat and less than 10% from saturated fat. L. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium, and calories. This is more information about the government guidelines. M. These are used by many councils to check on the private caterers supplying meals until some official guidelines eventually become available. 72 says that government guidelines are in place but “ M ” says that there are no official guidelines. L=Correct

73. Fast food such as meat pies, sausage rolls and hotdogs have been traditional items in Australian school tuck shops. H. On other days you might find omelettes, salads, chick pea stew and pasta. The reference to “other days” seems out of place. I. However, as the nation battles childhood obesity, healthier alternatives have forced their way onto the school menu. 73 describes unhealthy traditional foods. “ I ” describes the new healthy alternatives. I = Correct

74. In Australia, children from families with incomes below 130% of the poverty level are entitled to free meals. F. Upper secondary institutions offer free lunches, although some can charge parents. The conditions for free lunches don’t match. N. Those with incomes between 130% and 185% of the poverty level are eligible for meals at reduced prices. Both describe how to determine how much to charge for lunches. N=Correct

75. Many schools in New South Wales have adopted a traffic light system. J. This system limits the sale of red-labelled foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt to only twice a term while healthier green-labelled foods are available every day. What colours can you find on traffic lights? K. Teachers check that the desks and floor are tidy before starting the afternoon lessons. ?? J=Correct

76. The vast majority of South Africa's schools do not serve meals at all. B. Classes end at about 1.30 pm and students are then left to get their own lunches. Schools don ’ t serve meals so students “ get their own lunches ”. D. This means that only wealthier regions such as Moscow, the Urals and Krasnodar can maintain reasonable standards of school meals. These places are not in South Africa. B=Correct

77. Two years ago the federal government in Russia ceased funding school meals from the central budget, leaving regions to find the money for themselves. B. Classes end at about 1.30 pm and students are then left to get their own lunches. See question 76. D. This means that only wealthier regions such as Moscow, the Urals and Krasnodar can maintain reasonable standards of school meals. These places are in Russia. D=Correct

78. Hamburgers are on the menu In Catalonian schools, but only once a week. H. On other days you might find omelettes, salads, chick pea stew and pasta. Students eat hamburgers once a week. The eat healthier foods the other four days a week. I. However, as the nation battles childhood obesity, healthier alternatives have forced their way onto the school menu. 78 focuses on frequency while “I” focuses on new healthy choices. H=Correct

79. Primary and secondary schools are forbidden to charge for meals. A. About 50% of the cost is subsidised and the rest is borne by parents according to a means-tested five-tier scale. The are forbidden to charge so parents don ’ t have to pay anything. F. Upper secondary institutions offer free lunches, although some can charge parents. 79 and “ F ” explain who can and cannot charge for meals. F = Correct

80. Officials are trying to find ways to conceal the identity of pupils who get free school meals. E. Options include introducing a swipe card for all pupils to use. This would be one way to conceal (hide) their identity. F. Upper secondary institutions offer free lunches, although some can charge parents. Both discuss free meals but only 80 focuses on concealing the identity of pupils (students). E=Correct