Read about Tea
People grow tea plants on large pieces of land called plantations. The plants need a lot of rain and they do not like much sun. The plants grow more slowly on high ground, but the tea tastes better.
People grow different tea in different countries. Different tea plants have different tastes. India, China and Sri Lanka are the most famous tea-growing countries. Darjeeling is in India. It is at the bottom of the Himalayan mountains. Many people say, ´Tea from Darjeeling is the best tea in the world.´
There are different types of tea. One of the most popular ones is black tea. It is dark in colour and it is strong. Most people in Europe like black tea. Many of them drink it with milk and sugar.some people also like lemon in their tea.
Green tea is also very popular. Is is brownish-green in colour and it is not as strong as black tea. People in china and Japan like green tea very much. They usually drink green tea without milk.
People usually make tea in a teapot. People in different countries use different types of teapots too. There are some very beautiful teapots, and some very funny ones.
Answer the following questions to show you have understood the text:
1. Are the following statements true or false?
a. Tea plants grow more slowly on high ground.
b. All tea plants are the same.
c. Darjeeling is at the bottom of the Himalayan mountains.
2. What tea do most people in Europe like?
3. What colour is green tea?
4. Do people usually drink green tea with milk?
5. Where do people prepare tea in ?
Hi Pilar,
ResponderEliminarI think it’s a good idea to choose tea as a subject for a reading activity in English class. It is important to include in the subject’s content some aspects which show the traditions and culture of the UK. This helps to contextualize and give more meaning to the learning of a second language. Although it’s obvious for us, you should have mentioned that the UK is the largest tea consumer in the world, so that there is a tradition and a sign of identity built around it.
Good idea!