English Language Assessment

Text 4: Drinking Tea

Food scientists often tell us that we should eat more fruit and vegetables. They say that to keep fit and healthy, both a good diet and regular exercise are important.

though, some scientists

something else as well; drinking tea.

People have been drinking tea for

3000 years.

Tea was originally

as a medicine in China, but later, people started drinking it for pleasure.

The popularity of tea spread, first

Asia, and then to Europe and the US. After water, tea is the second most popular drink in the world. People drink many different kinds

of tea: hot, cold and with or without milk. Green tea, often

in Asia,

to have many health benefits. Some scientists say that

green tea can

cancer and heart disease, and can

also help to keep bones strong. Green tea has been growing in

in western countries because of this healthy image. Food scientist Dr. Dharma has been studying the effects of tea on the body for over 20 years, and believes that drinking tea is good in many ways.

He said, "

it is difficult to prove a scientific link between tea and good health, a lot of scientists have been changing their ideas about tea."

Many scientists now recommend

tea as part of a healthy diet." Have you been thinking

about changing your diet?

switch from cola or coffee to

something healthier?

it may just be your cup of tea.

English Language Assessment

Text 4: Drinking Tea

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