Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

In Italy, breakfast is typically served in the early morning hours and is a light meal consisting of coffee, pastry or fruit. A (36)_____________ staple at breakfast is a brioche, a type of croissant that can be filled with jam, custard or even decadent chocolate.

Lunch is a heartier meal compared to breakfast, the first course consists (37)_____________ either rice or pasta, and the second course offers either a kind of meat or fish as well as a side of vegetables or a salad. For dessert, cake, ice cream or fresh fruit is served along with a cup of espresso or coffee. A light snack late in the afternoon is reserved for children which consists of something sweet (38)_____________ bread, fruit or ice cream. Finally, we come to dinner; although it is generally assumed that dinner is the heaviest (39)_____________ of the day in Italy, this all comes down to individual choice.

Dinner is served typically later in the evening and can either be a light meal including a salad, another plate of pasta or it can be a heavy meal consisting of pizza from a restaurant or made at home. Although the Italian (40)_____________ may consist of more sugar and carbohydrates; the meals are more spread out and more satisfying. So don't worry about all the pasta, enjoy it!

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36. A. popular             B. popularity               C. popularly                D. popularize

37. A. with                  B. at                            C. from                                    D. of

38. A. such as              B. because                   C. despite                    D. so

39. A. dish                  B. plate                        C. meal                        D. food

40. A. style                  B. diet                         C. fast food                 D. course