2. Write out the following: "Tea is the name given to the dried leaves
and young shoots of the tea-plant. This plant is a large evergreen
shrub. It grows on the hillsides of Ceylon, and in many other places in
the East. When the leaves are picked, they are spread out in trays until
they wither; then they are rolled. Wet cloths are next placed over the
leaves, and they are put in a cool dark place, until they rot a little.
The leaves are then dried over a fire, and after cooling are packed in
air-tight chests. They are then sent to our country."

3. Describe the picture on page 75 {Illustration entitled "Ceylon Girls
Playing the Tom-Tom"}.


Lesson 19.

1. Old cities have walls round them. Why were these walls built? Why are
they of no use now?

[Illustration: {Chinese wheelbarrow}]

2. Copy this drawing of a Chinese wheelbarrow.

3. Why do the Chinese paint an eye on the bows of their boats?


Lesson 20.

1. Describe the picture on page 78 {Illustration entitled "A Chinese
Street"}.