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Beer - Food and Drinks
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beginnerExplore our short and interesting readings on alcoholic drinks to learn about their unique stories and improve your language skills in a fun way!
1.
beer
[n]
/bɪr/
a drink that is alcoholic and made from different types of grain
2.
favorite
[adj]
/ˈfeɪvɚɪt/
liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category
3.
drink
[n]
/drɪŋk/
any liquid that we can drink
4.
drink
[v]
/drɪŋk/
to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth
5.
around the (world|globe)
[phrase]
/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə wˈɜːld ɔːɹ ɡlˈoʊb/
in many different countries and regions of Earth
6.
water
[n]
/ˈwɑːtɚ/
a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.
7.
barley
[n]
/ˈbɑɹɫi/
a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley
8.
hops
[n]
/ˈhɑps/
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
9.
yeast
[n]
/ˈjist/
a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell
10.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture
11.
mix
[v]
/mɪks/
to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole
12.
sit
[v]
/sɪt/
to be or remain in a specific state or position
13.
process
[n]
/ˈprɑˌsɛs/
a specific course of action that is performed in order to accomplish a certain objective
14.
alcohol
[n]
/ˈælkəˌhɑl/
any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.
15.
flavor
[n]
/ˈfleɪvɚ/
the specific taste that a type of food or drink has
16.
early
[adj]
/ˈɝli/
existed or happened a time long ago
17.
Iraq
[n]
/ɪɹˈæk/
a Middle Eastern country between Saudi Arabia and Iran
18.
simple
[adj]
/ˈsɪmpəl/
not involving difficulty in doing or understanding
19.
tool
[n]
/tuːl/
something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job
20.
today
[adv]
/təˈdeɪ/
at the present time
21.
grain
[n]
/ɡreɪn/
the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops
22.
skill
[n]
/skɪl/
an ability to do something well, especially after training
23.
spread
[v]
/sprɛd/
to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it
24.
culture
[n]
/ˈkʌltʃɚ/
the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society
25.
middle age
[n]
/ˈmɪdəl eɪʤ/
the time or period of one's life when they are not young anymore and are not old yet
26.
Europe
[n]
/ˈjʊrəp/
the second smallest continent, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south
27.
common
[adj]
/ˈkɑmən/
frequently found, happening, or seen
28.
monastery
[n]
/ˈmɑnəˌstɛri/
a building where a group of monks live and pray
29.
religious
[adj]
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality
30.
monk
[n]
/mʌŋk/
a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery
31.
important
[adj]
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
having a lot of value
32.
visitor
[n]
/ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose
33.
safe
[adj]
/seɪf/
(of an action) free from danger, harm, or serious risk
34.
germ
[n]
/ˈdʒɝm/
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
35.
nowadays
[adv]
/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/
at the present era, as opposed to the past
36.
business
[n]
/ˈbɪznɪs/
the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money
37.
light
[adj]
/laɪt/
(of drinks) containing a lower amount of alcohol, calories, or sugar compared to its standard version
38.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
describing drink that contains a large amount of a substance (like alcohol, caffeine, or flavor)
39.
festival
[n]
/ˈfɛstəvəl/
a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year
40.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
providing entertainment or amusement
41.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
anything that takes place, particularly something important
42.
meet
[v]
/ˈmit/
to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose
43.
enjoy
[v]
/ɪnˈʤɔɪ/
to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone
44.
recipe
[n]
/ˈɹɛsəpi/
the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required
45.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
1
Chapter
Beer
Read a short passage about how a drink made from barley and hops became one of the world's favorite beverages.
1.1
Beer is a favorite drink for many people around the world. It is made from water, barley, hops, and yeast. These ingredients are mixed and left to sit for a while. This process makes alcohol and gives beer its special flavor.
1.2
The story of beer started a very long time ago. Early people in a place called Mesopotamia, which is now called Iraq, made a simple type of beer. They did not have the tools we have today, but they knew how to make beer from grains. Over many years, the skill of making beer spread to different cultures.
1.3
In the Middle Ages in Europe, beer was very common. Monasteries, where religious men called monks lived, were important for beer making. Monks made beer not just for themselves but also for visitors and to sell to others.
1.4
A long time ago, beer was often safer to drink than water. This is because making beer kills bad germs in the water. Everyone, including children, drank beer every day. It was a normal part of what they ate.
1.5
Nowadays, making beer is a big business. Many countries have their types of beer. Some beers are light and easy to drink, while others are dark and strong. People like to try different beers from around the world.
1.6
Beer festivals are fun events where people meet to try many kinds of beers. These festivals happen in many places and are a good way to learn about beer. They also help people know more about how beer is made and enjoyed.
1.7
Fun fact: Did you know that the oldest recipe in the world is for beer? This recipe was written over 4,000 years ago on a piece of clay in ancient Sumeria.
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
What gives beer its special flavor?
A
Mixing with sugar and milk
B
Sitting in the fridge
C
The mix of water, barley, hops, and yeast
D
Adding lemon
2.
Match each part of the sentence to its correct ending.
The story of beer started
Early people in Mesopotamia made
The skill of making beer
a simple kind of beer
a very long time ago
spread to different cultures
3.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Four options are extra).
A long time ago, beer was safer than
.
Making beer killed bad
.
Even
drank beer every day.
It was a
part of what people ate.
water
germs
children
normal
strange
soda
families
soup
4.
Which one is TRUE?
A
Only a few countries make beer today
B
People do not drink beer anymore
C
All beers are the same everywhere
D
Some beers are light, others are strong
5.
What are the four main ingredients of beer?
A
Water, wheat, sugar, yeast
B
Water, barley, hops, yeast
C
Milk, barley, hops, yeast
D
Water, rice, hops, yeast
6.
Which one is FALSE?
A
Beer was invented 200 years ago.
B
Children never drank beer in the past.
C
The oldest recipe ever found is for beer.
D
Monasteries only made beer for themselves.
