🍫 The History of Chocolate: From Ancient Medicine to Modern Treat
In this B1-level reading lesson, students will follow the fascinating journey of chocolate from its origins in ancient Mesoamerica to its status as the world's favourite sweet treat. The text covers the Mayan and Aztec use of cacao, the European transformation of chocolate, the Industrial Revolution's role in making it affordable, and modern ethical questions about cocoa farming. Students will learn vocabulary related to history, food, and trade.
Lesson Plan
- Discussion about chocolate preferences
- Questions about food origins
Key Vocabulary
Grammar Points
- Past simple for historical events: arrived, invented, became
- Time expressions: in the 1500s, for centuries, by the 1800s
- Passive voice in history: was consumed, were used, was transformed
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