Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

admin 2021年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you drink tea or coffee in the morning?
How long do you prepare your tea or coffee?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

ingredient /in-GREE-dee-UHNT/

[noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish
Almond is an important ingredient in this dessert.

natural /NACH-er-uhl/

[adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people
The new store offers natural foods.

typical /TIP-i-kuhl /

[adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things
Boiled egg, onions, and seaweed are the typical toppings of ramen.

provide /pruh-VAHYD/

[verb] – to give someone something that they need
This protein shake provides energy.

attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/

[noun] – notice, thought, or interest
You have to pay attention during the meeting.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

This winter, you can keep yourself warm with a healthy drink. Wear your favorite sweater and make these hot beverages using ingredients you can already find in your kitchen.

1. Chai latte
Made with black tea, this drink is full of antioxidants. Chai also has ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. It is best to use a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey.
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2. Peppermint hot chocolate
Your typical hot chocolate can provide health benefits when added with peppermint. Like ginger, peppermint can help fight digestive problems. Use cocoa powder and maple syrup for a sweeter taste. You can also add marshmallows to the recipe.
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3. Matcha latte
Known as the “highest quality tea,” matcha is rich in an antioxidant known as EGCG. According to a study, this tea may improve attention. The milk in this latte provides a proper amount of vitamin D.
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Forget the soda and other unhealthy drinks. During this cold season, try these delicious beverages that are easy to make. Don’t forget to enjoy these recipes with your loved ones.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Chai latte is made with black tea.
Peppermint can help fight digestive problems.
You can add marshmallows to a peppermint hot chocolate recipe.
Chai latte is known as the “highest quality tea”.
Matcha is rich in an antioxidant known as EBCG.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

ingredient

natural

typical

provide

attention

Oily fish ______ vitamin D.
I think this dish is missing an ________.
These house plants need your ______.
We should buy _____ products for our health.
I would like to have a ______ American breakfast.