Listening, Speaking

LISTENING

G. Listen to some interesting facts about spices and choose the best option.

Spices

Red peppers have a lot of vitamin C which helps the body fight infections. Paprika (red chilli powder) made from red peppers has more vitamin C than even lemon juice. Only you cannot eat too much of it!

To get 1 pound (450 g) of dry saffron (kungumapoo in Tamil) it requires up to 75,000 flowers and 20 hours of labour. That is why it is so expensive.

Mints are not only given at the end of a meal in restaurants to help refresh your breath, but herbs like peppermint help settle nausea and upset stomach .

1. Red peppers have ___________________.

a. Vitamin A

b. Vitamin C

c. Vitamin D

Answer: b. Vitamin C

2. Red chilli is also called ___________________.

a. Paprika

b. Carica

c. Pyrus

Answer: a. Paprika

3. One pound is equal to ___________________ grams.

a. 480

 b. 450

c. 500

Answer: b. 450

4. Mint leaves help to cure ___________________.

a. body pain

b. fever

c. upset stomach 

Answer: c. upset stomach

SPEAKING

H. Work in pairs. Take turns and speak about spices.

Saritha: Hi Divya, how are you?

Divya: Hi, I’m fine Saritha.

Saritha: What did you have for breakfast?

Divya: Idly with onion chutney.

Saritha: Do  you know from where  onions come from Central Asia ?

Divya: Onions come from Central Asia.

Saritha: Do you know chilli too has come from somewhere else?

Divya: Is it from South America ?

Saritha: Yes chillies are from South America. You are right.

Divya: Many of the vegetables came from Portuguese.