15 questions from PLMGS 2025. Real examination questions for PSLE 2027/2028 preparation.
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Have you ever stopped to think about where your bowl of rice comes from? As ordinary as it may seem, rice is one of the (1) important food crops in the world. It feeds more than half of the world's population every day.
Rice is believed to have been first (2) in China over 9,000 years ago. Since cultivation, it has spread (3) Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Today, it is grown in more than one hundred countries (4) India, Indonesia and Vietnam. Rice plants are typically grown in wet, muddy fields called paddies, (5) allow them to thrive.
There are many different (6) of rice, but they generally fall into two categories - long grain and short grain. Basmati rice from India and Jasmine rice from Thailand are long-grain types. They are (7) for their fragrant aroma. On the other hand, Japanese sushi rice is short-grained and becomes sticky when cooked.
Rice has (8) uses. In Asia, it is often steamed and served with meat or vegetables. In Spain, rice is cooked (9) seafood over a huge pan and in Japan, it is shaped into sushi. Even in desserts, rice (10) a key role in dishes like rice pudding or sweet glutinous cakes.
Aside from being a source of carbohydrates, rice also provides protein and essential vitamins. Brown rice is often considered (11) than white rice as it has not been polished and is higher in minerals and fibers. (12), both are great sources of energy.
Rice is more than just food - it is a (13) part of many cultures and traditions. In weddings across Asia, rice may be thrown to wish the couple prosperity. During (14), special rice dishes are prepared to honour ancestors and celebrate harvests.
The next time you see a bowl of rice, remember that it is not (15) a simple grain. It feeds billions and connects cultures across the globe.