How Coffee Travels the World

According to the passage, where is most coffee grown?

In countries that have very cold wintersIn warm, mountainous countries near the equatorIn flat, dry regions of southern EuropeIn countries that border the major oceans

Correct answer: In warm, mountainous countries near the equator

Which step happens to the coffee beans immediately after they are picked?

The beans are roasted in the country where they were grownThe beans are shipped straight to supermarkets in EuropeThe beans are washed, dried, and packed into large sacksThe beans are sold directly to coffee shop customers

Correct answer: The beans are washed, dried, and packed into large sacks

The journey of coffee beans by sea can last several weeks.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: True

What change happens to the beans during roasting?

They lose most of their original weightThey are mixed with sugar and waterThey become softer and easier to break apartThey turn from green to dark brown

Correct answer: They turn from green to dark brown

Coffee farmers usually receive most of the final price paid by customers.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: False

Why does the writer mention Fairtrade at the end of the passage?

To give an example of one effort to share profits more fairly with farmersTo explain how the global coffee industry is regulatedTo name the largest coffee-buying organisation in the worldTo describe how coffee was traded before modern shipping existed

Correct answer: To give an example of one effort to share profits more fairly with farmers

According to the passage, where is most coffee grown?

In countries that have very cold wintersIn warm, mountainous countries near the equatorIn flat, dry regions of southern EuropeIn countries that border the major oceans

Correct answer: In warm, mountainous countries near the equator

Which step happens to the coffee beans immediately after they are picked?

Correct answer: The beans are washed, dried, and packed into large sacks

The journey of coffee beans by sea can last several weeks.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: True

What change happens to the beans during roasting?

They lose most of their original weightThey are mixed with sugar and waterThey become softer and easier to break apartThey turn from green to dark brown

Correct answer: They turn from green to dark brown

Coffee farmers usually receive most of the final price paid by customers.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: False

Why does the writer mention Fairtrade at the end of the passage?

Correct answer: To give an example of one effort to share profits more fairly with farmers