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English reading practice - Death of John Smith (B1/B2 intermediate level English)

People in Britain really like beer, and there are special people who make our favourite drinks better. One of those people is John Smith. He was very good at making beer, and everyone knew his name for making really great-tasting drinks.


John Smith was born in a pretty place called Yorkshire in England in the year 1824. He came from a simple family, but he loved working hard and wanted to know all about making beer. He became very famous for making beer that tasted really good, and everyone liked it.

When John was young, he started learning how to make beer. He learned everything about making beer, such as what ingredients to use and how to make it taste amazing.


John Smith was famous for making beer that was always really good. He always tried to make it even better by coming up with new ideas. One thing he did was use clean, natural spring water to make his beer. This made his beer taste better and different from others.


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He also made sure to use the best ingredients, such as the finest malt and hops, to make his beer taste great. People loved his beer because it was always top-quality.


As the years went by, John Smith became really successful at making beer. He bought lots of places where people could enjoy his beer and he made sure everyone could get his beer in their local pubs. His most famous beer was called "John Smith's Bitter," and people loved it so much that it became very popular in England.


John was really good at making different kinds of beer that people liked. He made ales and bitters that tasted good to lots of people. That's why his brand, "John Smith's," became very famous not only in England but also in other places.


Even though John Smith died on this day 9th September 1879, his special beer still exists. People still love to drink his beer because it's really good. His name is a symbol of good beer, and it will always be remembered.


Check your understanding

  1. Who was John Smith, and why is he famous in the world of beer?

  2. Where did John Smith's journey in brewing begin, and what kind of background did he come from?

  3. What were some key qualities or characteristics that made John Smith a successful brewer?

  4. How did John Smith contribute to the quality of his beer, especially in terms of ingredients and water source?

  5. What is one of John Smith's most famous beers, and why did it become popular in England?

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