2015-08-19 Core: 6 coffee and imagined eating

Greg Malivuk
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(This is the Core class.)
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Homework: p. 74 parts 2, 3, 4 (and read the article on p. 75)
part 2 - daily life
part 3
1 chocolate
2 drug
3 energy
4 foods and drinks (= different kinds, so countable is okay)
5 sleep cycle
part 4
benefits:
makes you less tired
makes you more alert
relieves pain
reduces asthma symptoms
increases reaction speed
harmful effects:
is mood-altering
is addictive / habit-forming
raises blood pressure
increases the risk of heart disease
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midnight = 12am
noon/midday = 12pm
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What is the “downward spiral” the article talks about? (“the caffeine paradox”)
We drink caffeine to stay alert. We aren’t alert because we’re addicted to caffeine.
We drink caffeine to stay alert. We aren’t alert because we don’t get enough sleep. We don’t get enough sleep because we drink too much caffeine.
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p. 74 part 7 - find the transition signal words in the article that have these functions
1 (paragraph 2) however, on the other hand, despite this
2 (paragraph 2) thus, one result
  (paragraph 3) consequently, therefore
part 8
Most people don’t think twice about their caffeine intake. However, caffeine raises blood pressure…
Many energy drinks carry health warnings. On the other hand, research suggests health benefits.
Studies have shown [benefits]. Despite this, a study in Ireland recommended that children…
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part 10 - make sure you understand each of these words
indoor jobs = jobs done inside a building
daylight work schedule = work schedule which depends on the sun

part 11 - which words from the box can complete each slogan?
1 close
2 today
3 all
4 day
5 night
6 on
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BREAK
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p. 72 part 1 - do you agree with these statement?
bulimia = eating disorder where people vomit after they eat, usually out of a fear of gaining weight
anorexia = eating disorder where people don’t eat enough, and constantly see themselves as too fat

part 2 - read the article. Do you think this technique would work well for you?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/12/101209-chocolate-obesity-science-mind-diet-weight-loss-eat-food/ - National Geographic article about this research
http://www.sciencemag.org/content/330/6010/1530.full.pdf - Science magazine article about the research (if you register for free you can see the article)

part 3 - listen to the conversation and decide if the statements are true or false (checked in the book)
part 4 - listen again, and match the first part of the sentence to the last part
1 e
2 f
3 d
4 c
5 a
6 b
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habituation: to become used to something (if you are already used to the taste of a certain food, you won’t want to eat as much of that food)
It’s possible this technique is only effective with snack foods, that you don’t waste if you don’t finish right away.
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First Conditional = future real conditional
I’ll never have to buy chocolate again if this technique works.
If you don’t train your mind, you won’t be able to lose weight.

if [present tense], [future tense]
= [future tense] if [present tense]

(It’s possible to use “won’t” in the if-clause if it means refusal, because then it has a present meaning.)
(If you won’t help me, I will find someone else. = If you refuse to help me, I will find someone else.)
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If you pass this test, you can apply to university.
= Maybe you will pass the test, maybe you won’t.

When you pass this test, you can apply to university.
= You will pass the test, I’m sure of it.
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Unless you have done your homework, you cannot play with your friends.
= If you have not done your homework, you cannot play with your friends.
= Probably, you can’t play with your friends. But if you do your homework, this will change.

You will be fine unless you start to worry too much.
= You’ll probably be fine, but if you start to worry too much, that will change and you’ll have problems.
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Homework: p. 73 part 7 and p. 163 practice 1