B2 Practice - Task 1

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Its history dates back thousands of years, and (1) ______ from China.

• arrives

• begins

• comes

• develops

According to the legend, Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea when some leaves from a nearby bush (2) ______ in a pot of boiling water he was preparing.

• fell

• fell down

• flowed

• was poured

Over the centuries, tea spread across Asia and eventually to Europe. In Britain, it became a

fashionable (3) ______ in the 17th century and later a national obsession.

• routine

• custom

• habit

• fashion

The afternoon tea, which (4) ______ in the 19th century, became a social event for high society.

• emerged

• originated

• was launched

• developed

Today, tea is grown in many countries around the world, especially in places with warm

climates. People (5) ______ their tea in many different ways – with milk, sugar, lemon, or

simply plain. There are also many varieties, including black, green, white, and oolong.

• like

• serve

• consume

• take

Recent studies have shown that drinking tea can have (6) ______ for health, such as reducing stress and improving heart health.

• benefits

• gains

• advantages

• bonuses

As a result, more people are (7) ______ tea as part of a healthy lifestyle.

• changing

• choosing

• selecting

• adopting

Whether it's a strong cup in the morning or a calming herbal infusion at night, tea is a drink that (8) ______ unites people across cultures.

• helps

• tends

• points

• manages

Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. However, many people (1) ______ enough sleep on a regular basis.

• lack

• lose

• is lost

• fails

Experts recommend that adults sleep at least seven hours each night, but studies (2) ______ that a large number of people do not reach this goal.

• explain

• show

• say

• describe