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[D] NatGeo: Alcohol

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component

[ kuhm-'poh-nuhnt ]

noun

- a particular feature or part of something

Fresh fruit and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet.

prehistoric

[ pree-hi-'stawr-ik ]

adjective

- describing the period before there were written records

Painting originated in prehistoric times.

inception

[ in-'sep-shuhn ]

noun

- the beginning of an organization, official activity, system, or agreement

The program has been successful since its inception.

decompose

[ dee-kuhm-'pohz ]

verb

- to break something into smaller parts

As the waste materials decompose, they produce methane gas.

intoxicating

[ in-'tok-si-key-ting ]

adjective

- (of a substance) able to make you lose some control of your actions or behavior

People enjoy the intoxicating liquid called beer.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. The history of alcohol and its effects on different cultures.

2. The different types of alcoholic beverages.

3. The common effects of alcohol on the human brain.

4. The different flavors of beer and wine.

LET'S PRACTICE-SCRIPT COMPLETION

A. First Cut

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:00 - 01:19

  1. "Alcohol has been a of human culture for thousands of years."

  2. "From its inception to its many uses in times."

  3. "Alcohol has had effects on our cultures and our ."

  4. "Alcoholic have taken on many forms and around the world."

  5. "The known alcoholic beverage dates back to about 9,000 years ago in China."

B. Second Cut

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 01:20 - 02:40

  1. "By decomposing, sugars in the are converted into carbon dioxide and ethanol."

  2. "Alcohol are due to its role on the human central nervous system."."

  3. " of alcohol trigger the release of neurochemicals."

  4. "Apart from alcohol's mind-altering effects, it has been credited for several aspects "

  5. "Fermented beverages in ancient China may have served as with gods and deceased ancestors at funerary ceremonies."

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE-Comprehension Questions

Direction: Answer the following questions below based on the video.

  1. What is the Christian ritual that uses grape wine?

    a. The Last Supper

    b. Christmas Day

    c. The Eucharist

  2. What is considered the home of the earliest evidence of beer?

    a. ancient China

    b. the Middle East

    c. Central Georgia

  3. What was also discovered in the Middle East?

    a. the first alcoholic beverage

    b. the process of fermentation

    c. the earliest form of writing

  4. What could be the reason that discovery had been developed?

    a. It was thought of as a way to account for the production of crops.

    b. It was considered a way to communicate with the deceased ancestors.

    c. It was thought of as a way to list down the types of alcoholic beverages.

  5. How can alcohol continue to contribute to countless other aspects of human culture?

    a. by passing it to the next generation

    b. by preserving it

    c. through moderate consumption