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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.