The Art of Sushi - Page 31

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Ready for C2 Proficiency Student's Book, Macmillan

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

CONSIST

PERFECT

EXAMPLE

CALCULATE

COMPOSE

RESIST

EXCEPT

PRACTICE

Sushi is one of the most (0) ___ foods of modern cuisine, revered in all corners of the globe, but becoming a sushi chef is no mean feat. Expectations are high insofar as they must produce (1) ___ high quality dishes and, as such, being a (2) ___ is somewhat of a prerequisite. These delicate morsels of rice and fish (3) ___ the meticulous attention to detail required of sushi chefs and this is reflected in their training. It may take trainees up to two years to learn how to prepare flawless rice. Any (4) ___ in the balance of rice and vinegar could render it unpalatable. Once this has been mastered, chefs focus on the (5) ___ of the other ingredients to ensure the ideal balance of flavour and texture. It is this combination which makes sushi so (6) ___ . Rising to the status of master sushi chef is akin to becoming an artist. Their skills must be (7) ___ but additionally, they should bring a creative flair to their work to be categorised as master (8) ___ of their art.

The Art of Sushi

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