IELTS® Reading Practice: The History of Chocolate
Read the passage below and then answer the question.
Chocolate has become one of the most popular food items in the world. It is used to make cakes, cookies, candies, ice cream, and many other desserts. But chocolate has a long and interesting ...
IELTS® Reading Practice: The History of Chocolate
Read the passage below and then answer the question.
Chocolate has become one of the most popular food items in the world. It is used to make cakes, cookies, candies, ice cream, and many other desserts. But chocolate has a long and interesting history that dates back to ancient civilizations in Central America.
The Mayans, who lived in what is now Mexico and Guatemala, were the first people to cultivate the cacao tree, which produces the cocoa beans used to make chocolate. They used the beans to create a bitter drink that was believed to have medicinal properties. The Aztecs, who lived in the same area several hundred years later, also enjoyed the drink and considered it to be a luxury item.
When the Spanish arrived in Central America in the 16th century, they were introduced to chocolate and brought it back to Europe. At first, only the wealthy could afford to drink chocolate, but over time it became more widely available. In the 18th century, milk chocolate was invented by a Swiss chocolatier, which made it even more popular.
Today, chocolate is enjoyed all over the world and is produced in many different forms. Some of the most
popular chocolate brands include Cadbury, Hershey's, Lindt, and Nestle.
Where did the Mayans live?
Mexico and Guatemala
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Read the passage below and then answer the question.
Chocolate has become one of the most popular food items in the world. It is used to make cakes, cookies, candies, ice cream, and many other desserts. But chocolate has a long and interesting history that dates back to ancient civilizations in Central America.
The Mayans, who lived in what is now Mexico and Guatemala, were the first people to cultivate the cacao tree, which produces the cocoa beans used to make chocolate. They used the beans to create a bitter drink that was believed to have medicinal properties. The Aztecs, who lived in the same area several hundred years later, also enjoyed the drink and considered it to be a luxury item.
When the Spanish arrived in Central America in the 16th century, they were introduced to chocolate and brought it back to Europe. At first, only the wealthy could afford to drink chocolate, but over time it became more widely available. In the 18th century, milk chocolate was invented by a Swiss chocolatier, which made it even more popular.
Today, chocolate is enjoyed all over the world and is produced in many different forms. Some of the most
popular chocolate brands include Cadbury, Hershey's, Lindt, and Nestle.
What did the Mayans use cocoa beans for?
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