Reading - The Magic of Coconut Water

Read the text and complete the activities below.

In Brazil, January is the month of "Água de Coco" (coconut water). You can find it everywhere: at the beach, in the park, and on the street. It comes from a green coconut.

Why is it so popular? First, it is very cold and refreshing. When the sun is strong, your body needs hydration. Second, it is very healthy. It has vitamins and minerals, but no fat.

When you buy a coconut, the vendor opens the top with a large knife. You drink the water with a straw (canudo). After you finish the water, you can ask the vendor to open the coconut. Then, you can eat the white "meat" inside. It is delicious! It is the perfect tropical snack for a hot Sunday.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the blanks

Use the words: Green, Healthy, Straw, Cold

1. The coconut water is very , so it is good for the heat.

2. Coconut water comes from a coconut.

3. You drink the water using a .

4. It is a drink because it has vitamins.

Activity 2: Vocabulary Hunt

Find 4 nouns (things/places) related to the beach or coconut in the text:

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