Question 23

China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

The statement accurately reflects the information provided in the extract, which specifically mentions that China developed chopsticks as an efficient tool for eating.

A) China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

This option is correct as it is directly supported by the extract, which states that chopsticks were developed in China as an efficient means of consuming food. The context explains the cultural significance and the challenges associated with using chopsticks, confirming their role as eating utensils.

B) Space travel can be tiring

This option is incorrect because the extract does not mention anything about space travel being tiring. It focuses instead on the challenges of consuming food in space and the adaptations made for nutrition, rather than discussing the fatigue associated with space travel.

C) European methods of eating are superior

This option is incorrect as the extract does not make any comparative claims about the superiority of European eating methods. It simply describes the development of cutlery in European cultures without implying that these methods are better than those from other cultures.

D) China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

This option is a repeat of option A and is therefore redundant. While it is also correct, it does not provide any new information or perspective beyond what has already been established in option A.

Conclusion

The correct answer is definitively option A, as it directly states a fact presented in the extract. All other options either misinterpret the content or fail to provide relevant information related to the question being asked. The extract emphasizes the cultural aspects of eating utensils, with chopsticks being a clear example from China.