*The History of Chocolate* Chocolate is loved by millions around the world, but few people know where it really comes from. The story of chocolate begins over 3,000 years ago in Central America. The ancient Olmec civilization was the first to discover the cacao plant. Later, the Maya and Aztec people used cacao beans to make a bitter drink, often mixed with spices and even chili peppers. They believed it had magical and healing powers. When Spanish explorers arrived in the Americas in the 1500s, they brought cacao beans back to Europe. There, sugar was added to make the bitter drink sweeter. Chocolate quickly became popular among the rich and powerful, especially in France and England. It was still consumed as a drink for many years. Solid chocolate, as we know it today, wasn’t created until the 19th century. Thanks to developments in machinery and the invention of milk chocolate by the Swiss, chocolate became more affordable and widely available. Large companies like Nestlé and Cadbury played a big role in making chocolate a global product. Today, chocolate is a symbol of love, celebration, and comfort. However, modern chocolate production faces challenges such as child labor and environmental concerns. Many companies are now working toward more ethical and sustainable practices.

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Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

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It’s already December 10th, and I have mixed feelings about the end of the year. On one hand, I’m excited for the new year, but on the other hand, I feel very sad that this year is ending, and overall, my sadness is stronger than my excitement. This is because the seniors in my dance club will graduate soon, and I will become a third year student. I became especially close to the seniors this year. They are all so kind, friendly, and really good at dancing. Being around them motivates me in my dancing and makes every practice very enjoyable. I feel really sad that I won’t be able to dance or talk with them next year. I will miss their guidance, encouragement, and just spending time with them. I also don’t want to become a third-year student. Job hunting will start in earnest, and new juniors will join the club. I always feel nervous talking to juniors, so I’m not very confident about interacting with them. On top of that, I haven’t decided what I want to do in the future, so starting job hunting feels stressful and worrying. Sometimes I feel like I’m not ready for all the changes that are coming. Because of all this, I feel very sad that it’s already December. Sometimes I wish I could stay a second-year student forever, just enjoying dance, spending time with my friends, and not worrying about the future yet.