Should you stay away from burned food?

admin 2023年3月4日

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science & technology, science & technology - beginner

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。

Have you accidentally burned food?
Is it safe to eat food that has been burned?

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。

burned /burned/

[adjective] – destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire.
The burned toast had a black color and tasted bitter.

warn /wawrn/

[verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future
The teacher warned the students not to be late for the exam tomorrow.

cancer /KAN-ser/

[noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death
My uncle had to go to the hospital because he had cancer.

fact /fakt/

[noun] – something that is known to have happened or to exist, especially something for which proof exists, or about which there is information
It is a fact that the Earth is round, not flat.

decrease /dih-KREES/

[verb] – to become less, or to make something become less
Eating too much junk food can decrease your energy levels.

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。

Have you ever been scolded for consuming burned food? Maybe your parents have warned you that it’s harmful to your health, or you’ve heard that it can cause cancer. But is that really the case? Recent studies have uncovered some fascinating facts on this subject, and the answer may surprise you.

When food is overcooked or burned, it produces acrylamide, a chemical that has been linked to cancer in animals. Nevertheless, the levels found in burned food are significantly lower than those used in animal studies, and human studies have yet to discover a definitive link between acrylamide and cancer. On the other hand, burned food can create hazardous substances such as PAHs and HCAs, which have been connected to cancer and other medical problems. Nevertheless, compared to other sources, the risk of exposure to these substances from burned food is relatively low.

In conclusion, although the research on the health dangers of burned food is still ongoing, it is evident that the risks are relatively low. Nonetheless, it is critical to be aware of the potential hazards and to take measures to decrease your exposure.

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。

Consuming burned food can cause cancer.
Acrylamide levels found in burned food are higher than those used in animal studies.
Human studies have shown a clear link between acrylamide and cancer.
Burned food can produce hazardous substances such as PAHs and HCAs.
It is not necessary to take measures to decrease exposure to potential hazards from burned food.

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。

burned

warn

cancer

fact

decrease

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She had a ______ face after spending too much time in the sun without sunscreen.
The price of the toy ______ during the sale at the toy store.
The sign ______ drivers to slow down because the road was icy.
It’s a well-known ______ that regular exercise is good for your health.