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AN ITALIAN TRADITION OF KINDNESS

 Italy is known for its beautiful cities, delicious food, and rich traditions. One tradition of kindness in Italy is "caffè sospeso," which means "suspended coffee." This tradition started in Naples. When someone buys a coffee, they can pay for an extra one. Later, a person who cannot afford a coffee can ask for a "sospeso" and receive it for free. This is a small act of kindness that helps people in need.

Examples:

  • Marco bought a coffee and paid for an extra one. He participated in "caffè sospeso."

  • A man without money went to a café. He asked if there was a "sospeso" and received a free coffee.

  • This tradition shows how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.


GRAMMAR

Present Simple for Traditions

We use the present simple tense to talk about traditions and routines.

Structure:

  • Subject + verb (present simple) + object

Examples:

  • People in Naples follow the "caffè sospeso" tradition.

  • Italians often help others with small acts of kindness.

  • This tradition shows generosity.

Past Simple for Stories

We use the past simple to describe past actions.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, Luca bought a coffee and paid for a "sospeso."

  • Last year, many people participated in this tradition.

  • A woman gave free coffee to a man in need.


VOCABULARY

  1. Tradition – A custom that people follow for many years.

  2. Kindness – Being nice and helping others.

  3. Generous – Giving to others without expecting anything.

  4. Coffee – A hot drink made from coffee beans.

  5. Café – A small restaurant where people drink coffee.

  6. Pay – To give money for something.

  7. Free – Without cost.

  8. Help – To assist someone.

  9. Custom – A habit or tradition of a place.

  10. Community – A group of people living together.


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • Can I pay for an extra coffee?

  • Would you like to participate in "caffè sospeso"?

  • It is important to help others.

  • Small acts of kindness make a difference.

  • He bought a coffee and paid for another one.

  • She was very generous to a stranger.

  • They follow this tradition every year.

  • This is a beautiful Italian tradition.

  • Kindness is always appreciated.

  • He received a free coffee thanks to "caffè sospeso."


SENTENCES

Positive:

  • Italians follow the "caffè sospeso" tradition.

  • Many people pay for an extra coffee.

  • A man received a free coffee yesterday.

Negative:

  • Not everyone knows about this tradition.

  • He didn’t buy an extra coffee.

  • She never participates in "caffè sospeso."

Questions and Answers:

  • Do Italians practice "caffè sospeso"? → Yes, many Italians do.

  • Did you pay for an extra coffee? → Yes, I did.

  • Who started this tradition? → It started in Naples.

  • Why is "caffè sospeso" important? → Because it helps people in need.


CONVERSATION

Maria: Hi, Luca! Have you heard about "caffè sospeso"?

Luca: Yes! It’s a wonderful tradition in Italy.

Maria: Have you ever paid for an extra coffee?

Luca: Yes, last week I did. A man without money received it.

Maria: That’s great! I want to do it next time.

Luca: Yes! It’s a small act of kindness, but it helps.


LONG READING

A Kind Act in Naples

Paolo lived in Naples and loved drinking coffee. One day, he entered a small café and saw a sign that said "caffè sospeso." He asked the barista what it meant. The barista explained, "You can buy a coffee for yourself and pay for another one for someone in need. Later, if a person cannot afford a coffee, they can ask for a free one."

Paolo liked the idea. He paid for two coffees. A few minutes later, a man entered the café and asked if there was a "sospeso." The barista smiled and gave him a free coffee. The man was happy and thanked them.

From that day, Paolo always paid for an extra coffee. He told his friends about the tradition, and they also participated. The tradition of kindness continued.

Questions:

  1. Where did Paolo live?

  2. What is "caffè sospeso"?

  3. What did Paolo do after learning about the tradition?

  4. How did the man feel when he received the free coffee?

Answers:

  1. He lived in Naples.

  2. "Caffè sospeso" is when someone pays for an extra coffee for a person in need.

  3. He paid for two coffees and told his friends about the tradition.

  4. He was happy and thankful.

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