Exercise 2 - Part 2
For questions 1-8, think of the best word that fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. All answers must be in lowercase.
Tea is the most popular drink in the world after water. It is believed to (1) been discovered in China over 4,000 years ago. According (2) legend, an emperor was sitting under a tree (3) some leaves fell into his pot of boiling water. He decided to taste the liquid and found (4) very refreshing. Since (5) , tea has spread to every corner of the globe. In Britain, tea became fashionable during the 17th century, although at (6) it was very expensive. Nowadays, most people take tea (7) granted, but its impact on global trade and culture (8) impossible to ignore.