Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of gin production. Please consider the following:
- Have you ever tried gin or any gin-based cocktails? What did you think of the taste?
- Do you know anyone who enjoys drinking gin? What do they like about it?
- Have you ever wondered how gin is made? What do you think is involved in the production process?
- Are you familiar with any popular gin-based drinks, such as the martini or gin and tonic? What do you like about these drinks?
- How do you think the flavor of gin is affected by the ingredients used in its production?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on the image? Consider the following questions:
- What objects or equipment can you see in the image?
- Do you recognize any of the ingredients or materials used in the image?
- What do you think is happening in the image? Is it related to the production of gin?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the gin production process and familiarize yourself with the key terms and concepts.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video on how gin is made, available at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/how-its-made-gin/. Pause the video at the following points and consider the questions:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes: What is the primary flavoring ingredient in gin? How is it used in the production process?
- Pause at 4:00 minutes: What is the purpose of diluting the spirit with spring water? How does it affect the final product?
- Pause at 6:00 minutes: What is unique about the bottling process in the microdistillery? How does it contribute to the final product?
Grammar Focus:
The passive voice is a grammatical structure used to emphasize the action rather than the doer of the action. Please review the examples of passive voice in the context of the gin production process and complete the grammar quiz:
- The new equipment ____________________ by the management to improve efficiency.
- By the time the distillery opens, all the bottles ____________________ and ready for sale.
- The recipe for the gin ____________________ by a renowned chef to include a unique blend of spices.
- The quality of the gin ____________________ daily to ensure it meets the highest standards.
- By next year, the new distillation equipment ____________________ and fully operational.
Answer Key:
- is being installed
- have been filled
- was modified
- is tested
- will have been installed
Vocabulary Quiz:
Please complete the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the key terms related to the gin production process:
- What is the primary flavoring ingredient in gin?
- What is the purpose of diluting the spirit with spring water?
- What is the term for the middle of each batch that is collected during the distillation process?
- What is unique about the bottling process in the microdistillery?
- What is the final alcohol level of the gin before bottling?
Answer Key:
- B) Juniper berries
- C) To lower the alcohol level
- B) Heart of the distillation
- C) Bottles are filled by hand, six at a time
- B) 43%
