The Story of Tea - Extract 1

Read the extract from line 1 to 45 on pages 18 and 19 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Latest begin.......... Its stimulating quality.

A1. Simple factual.

1. Complete the following sentences with the help of the extract.

I. Camellia sinensis is an evergreen plant that grows in.......

Ii. the teas we by are usually classified according to......

Iii. Most people agree that......

2. Prepare a flowchart to show the growth and journey of from the plantation to our homes. Use information from the lesson.

A2. Complex factual

1. list all the names of geographical places mentioned in the extract.

2. How is tea the bridge made?

3. How is is tea that is packed and sold us made?

4. Where are tea estates located?

5. Why are tea plants pruned?

6. What does tea contain what does it not contain?

7. Complete the web diagram according to the extract:

A3. Make smaller words using the letters in the given words.(5 words each)

I. Actually  ii. refreshing

2. List the words related to the following from the extract.

I. Agriculture  ii. Chemistry

A4. Grammar.

1. Do as directed.

I. The leaves are at first dried cured and processed before they are packed and sold to us. (Pick out the verbs)

Ii. Tea plants require at least 100-125 cm of rainfall a year.(change the voice)

2. Give the adjective form of the following: 

I. Aroma ii. refresh iii. botany iv. distinction

A5. Open – Android / personal response

1. How many varieties of tea have you come across?