(EEAR - 2015)
A very healthy food
A recent study, carried out by the Federal University of Pará, concluded that açaí helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. The fruit also 5 has other benefits for our health: it helps the intestines [5] work well and efficiently. It also delays the aging process in cells. In addition to all these benefits, other studies done recently ______ that the fruit is also good for our sight and stimulates our memory.
(Adapted from www.maganews.com)
GLOSSARY
carried out — realizado
stroke — derrame
“such as”, (bold), is closest in meaning to
so.
then.
instead.
for example.