The vegetable that takes the least time in blanching is 1. asparagus 2. Lima beans 3.Snap beans 4. Peas 6. The vegetables whose outer covering has to be removed before blanching are 1. asparagus and Lima beans 2. snap beans and Peas 3. Lima beans and Peas 4. snap beans and Lima beans //PASSAG E 2 Zoos, the most accessible nature reserves for most people in Russia, are becoming endangered species. //With 11 million people, Moscow has only one 200 covering about 60 acres. it is crowded with visitors all summer. //Zoo officials say there is not enough space to keep lions, giraffes, gorillas and chimpanzees. //The city has been giving money to expand and improve it. Five major building projects are underway and five more are planned. //A few of Russia's new banks and businesses sponsor exhibits, and an American businessman gives USS 100 a month to buy fruit for the apes. //Now many zoo workers have quit because they are paid very low wages.