Instant noodles

Instant noodles are perhaps the world's most popular fast food. Most people in developed countries, and even increasingly in developing countries, have tried them at least once. In the Ocean supermarket in Naypyitaw there are now rows and rows of different types of instant noodles. But, why are they so popular?

Listen to the video to find out and answer the question:

• In which country were instant noodles invented?

Listen to the video again and answer the following questions:

Instant noodles have been eaten by:

• the president of the United States

• astronaunts in space

• underwater sea explorers

Instant noodles were invented:

• during the First World War

• during the Second World War

• after the Second World War

After the war, the USA gave Japan;

• water and flour

• oil and flour

• wine and wheat

Environmentalists are concerned about the use of palm oil;

• because it is not renewable

• as it causes pollution

• because it leads to deforestation

Prisoners in the USA have used instant noodles;

• to try and escape from prison

• to make carvings and ornaments

• to create alternative foods

When you are ready, enter your answers in the sheet below: