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רמה: בינוני

Tea and British

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים לרמה בינונית.

Read the article below.

There was a period in the late 20th century when some people thought that coffee might surpass tea as Britain's favorite beverage. In reality, that has not occurred, as tea continues to hold its position as the country's favorite beverage, making up more than half of all alcoholic beverages drunk in the country (excluding water).

To say that the British enjoy their tea would be an understatement. Tea is more than just a pleasure; it is a necessity for everyone, from the Royal Family to the poorest of the homeless and unemployed. It is one of those characteristics that set British living apart from other cultures.

Around 1800, the 7th Duchess of Bedford established "afternoon tea," a tradition that takes place at around four o'clock. Up until that point, most people skipped lunch and dinner entirely.

During the nineteenth century, tea became much more affordable, which helped to extend its popularity throughout British society. Eventually, tea had become the country's favorite beverage. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day's labor.

Today, tea can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Due to more people staying at home all day in 2020 during the COVID lockdowns, tea consumption in Britain increased by 50%.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Surpass /sərˈpæs/ verb לַעֲלוֹת עַל

    to be better or greater than (someone or something)

    Attendance is expected to surpass last year's record.

  • Understatement /ˈʌndərˌsteɪtmənt/ noun לשון המעטה

    a statement that makes something less important

    To say that I didn't like the book is an understatement.

  • Entirely /ɪnˈtaɪərli/ adjective לַחֲלוּטִין

    completely

    We have an entirely different opinion.

  • Labor /ˈleɪbər/ noun עבודה

    work

    A day's labor should get the job done.

  • Consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ noun צְרִיכָה

    the act of eating or drinking something

    Farms in the area grow food mostly for local consumption.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. What is the most common kind of beverage in your country?
  2. Which do you prefer coffee or tea? Why?
  3. Which do you think is healthier coffee or tea? Why?
  4. How do you take your coffee? Black or white? Sugar or no sugar?
  5. Do you like other foods or drinks when they are coffee flavored? Why or why not?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. What period when some people thought that coffee might surpass tea?

  2. According to the article, what is more than just pleasure?

  3. When did tea become much more affordable, which helped to extend its popularity throughout British society?

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