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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

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the clip 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."

B. Comprehension Questions

Direction: Watch the clip again and answer the following questions. Choose the correct answer from the choices given.

  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

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

⏱ 00:00 - 02:40

  1. What is the similarity of the different types of alcoholic beverages?

  2. How does alcohol affect the human brain?

  3. In what way do you think the Chinese communicate with their dead families using wine?

LET'S RECAP!

Active-Listening Let-s-Recap-2

1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか?3つ挙げてください。


2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか?3つ挙げてください。

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.