Question

use the text to compare and contrast apples and pears. apples and pears are sweet fruits that are eaten all over the world today. we know that people in ancient times also ate these fruits, because they are mentioned in old stories and myths. in ancient china, pears represented long life, while apples represented peace. among the ancient peoples of britain and scandinavia, in contrast, apples were symbols of youth and long life. in one greek myth, apples had magical healing powers. it seems that both apples and pears have been linked with long life and health for centuries. now we know that apples and pears have similar chemicals that help our bodies fight off diseases.

Explanation:

According to the text, in ancient China, pears represented long life and apples represented peace. Among the ancient peoples of Britain and Scandinavia, apples were symbols of youth and long life. Both apples and pears have chemicals that help fight off diseases.

Answer:

• Represented long life in ancient China: Pears
• Represented peace in ancient China: Apples
• Represented long life in ancient Britain and Scandinavia: Apples
• Help people fight off diseases: Both apples and pears