Gastronomy of Greece - Review 6

C2 Proficiency · Multiple Choice Cloze · Close-up C2 Workbook, National Geographic Learning

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

ancestry

legacy

heritage

chronicle

all

that

what

strongly-held

long-standing

old-time

long-gone

verbal

oral

vocal

choral

circulation

press

distribution

publicity

notorious

immortal

fabled

acclaimed

observed

adhered

obeyed

watched

heirlooms

relics

vestiges

artefacts

Greece's culinary (1) ___ can be traced back to its ancient roots and (2) ___ makes it so well known across the globe is its numerous health benefits. There is a(n) (3) ___ tradition of incorporating fresh vegetables, whole grains and fish into a variety of meals, and the medical profession has been quite (4) ___ in its promotion of this diet. Additionally, it has gained much (5) ___ from being featured in cooking shows internationally, and (6) ___ chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver have professed their love of Greek cuisine. The cooking traditions of the past are still (7) ___ , such as the heavy use of olive oil, wheat and wine in food. One could say these ingredients are the remaining (8) ___ of an ancient method of preparing meals, which is still very relevant today.

Gastronomy of Greece

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