Comprehension Passage

Explain where coffee beans come from

• Coffee beans come from the leaves of the Coffea plant
• Coffee beans come from the seeds of the Coffea plant's berries.
• Coffee beans come from the flowers of the Coffea plant
• Coffee beans come from the roots of the Coffea plant

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

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Explain how the coffee you buy in the grocery store is made.

• The coffee is made by boiling coffee beans in milk
• The coffee is made by blending coffee beans with sugar and water
• The coffee is made by freezing coffee beans and then grinding them
• Coffee beans are roasted and ground to make the coffee in the store

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.8.5

4. Which method of brewing coffee makes the weakest coffee?

• Cold brew method
• Espresso method
• French press method
• Gravity drip method

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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5. Explain why Turkish and espresso coffee are served in small cups.

• To limit the amount of caffeine consumed
• To save on cost of coffee beans
• To preserve the flavor and aroma of the coffee.
• They are very strong so people can only drink a small amount at a

  time

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

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CCSS.RI.8.5

Are there any coffee plants in the mountains of the United States? Explain your answer.

• Yes, coffee plants thrive in the mountains of the United States.
• Coffee plants are native to the United States mountains.
• No. Coffee plants only grow in the mountains near the equator. U.S. is

  not near the equator.

• Coffee plants are only found in tropical regions, not in the mountains.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Why do you think Americans drink so much coffee?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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What does the term “mountain grown” mean about coffee?

• Coffee beans grown in valleys
• Coffee beans harvested during winter
• Coffee beans cultivated in deserts
• The coffee plants grow in the mountains

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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