Beans

Beans are seeds that people often eat. They have a lot of protein. Beans are used in

many dishes, including soups and chilli.

Many different plants produce beans. These plants grow in most parts of the world.

Beans grow inside cases called pods. Pods are usually 7.6 to 20 centimetres long. The

number of beans in a pod is different for each type of beans. Many pods are too tough

to eat. This is why people take the beans out of the pod to eat. However, some pods can

be eaten when they are young. These include green beans.

Beans come in many colours—white, green, yellow, tan, pink, red, brown, purple, and

black. They also have different shapes. Some are nearly round or oval. Others are flat

or kidney-shaped.

The United States is the largest producer of dry beans. There are many kinds of dry

beans, including pinto, lima, navy, and black. The fava bean is popular in Europe. Many

people in Asia eat mung beans.

Adapted from: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/bean/390652

 1. What does the text tell us about? Tick all the answers that are correct.

a. The colour, shape and size of different beans

b. How to make a bean dish

c. Where do beans come from

d. What dry beans are eaten in different countries

e. Where to buy beans

2. What are “pods”?

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3. Find a word in the last paragraph that means “liked by many people”.

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4. Read the text again and draw the different kinds of beans mentioned in it.