Coffee

Nvel Fluente
Aaahhh, theres nothing better than that first cup o joe in the morning. Wait...cup o what?? "Cup o joe " is an American slang for cup of coffee. Ask any American why its called that, and they wont be able to tell you. Nor will we, as no one seems to know its origin. However, this lesson is not without want, for today you will learn about the health benefits of this extremely addictive drink!

Metas:
At the end of this lesson you'll be able to:

Understand the use of present participle clauses "by helping" Understand different uses of the word "grab"

Dilogo
Dont think you have to kick your coffee habit. A host of scientific evidence suggests that one of the most widely consumed, and maligned, beverages in the world is good for you. Really. Coffee has gotten a bad rap in the past, blamed for ills like heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. But many of the findings were based on flawed research. Previous studies didnt take into consideration the lifestyle that often goes hand in hand with coffee consumption, like smok ing. However more recent studies have not only validated its safety, but also its health perks. Coffee holds a grab bag of preventive benefits. Its extremely rich in antio xidants, which may help prevent heart disease and cancer. Research indicates that for women, one to three cups of coffee daily can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. And a study of more than 90,000 people in Japan found that daily coffee drinkers had half the rate of liver cancer when compared with less frequent consumers. Food chemists have also discovered a substance in coffee that may help ward off colon cancer. You might even want to make a cup of joe your pre-workout beverage: A small study found that a dose of caffeine roughly equal to that in two cups of coffee reduced post exercise muscle soreness by nearly half by helping to reduce inflammation. Memory researchers have found that coffee increases short-term recall, the ability to focus attention and alertness. One study found that adults over 65 who drank a cup 30 minutes before a memory test scored higher than those drinking decaf. The research makes a compelling case, but if youre sensitive to the jitteriness and sleeplessness coffee can cause, dont force yourself to drink it. And those who do indulge should stick to two to four cups daily. Adapted from Oprah.com

Traduo Vocabulrio
To Kick The Habit Maligned Bad Rap Perk Grab Bag To Ward Off Jitteriness To Stop Doing Something That Is Difficult To Stop Doing Evil In Disposition, Nature, Or Intent An Unjust Accusation; An Adverse Opinon An Incidental Benefit A Bag From Which Gifts Are Drawn At Random / a number of various benefits To Try To Prevent; Avert; Keep Away; avoid A Sense Of Anxiousness; Nervousness

Gramtica
PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSES WITH PREPOSITIONS

Dialog: "A dose of caffeine roughly equal to that in two cups of coffee reduced post exercise muscle soreness by nearly half by helping to reduce inflammation."

A present participle clause is a clause that begins with a verb in the -ing form. We use these clauses to give information about timing, causes, and results of events. When paired with "by" it indicates "the method or means used". When paired with the preposition "in" the clause indicates "cause". When paired with "on" the clause indicates "when".

1) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "BY"

By keeping your bedroom cool at night you'll be able to get a better night's rest. (keeping the room cool is the method used) Patricia was finally able to get some work done by putting her kids to bed early. (putting the kids to bed was the method used)

2) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "IN"

In keeping with tradition the family spent Easter Sunday feeding the poor. (keeping a tradition is what caused them to feed the poor) In choosing Ken as his C.E.O. Mark knew the company would succeed. (choosing Ken was the cause of the company's success)

3) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "ON"

On arriving at the office and seeing no one there I realized it was a holiday. (when I arrived and saw) The resident started to panic on entering into the operating room. (when the resident entered)

Laboratrio
DIFFERENT Dialog: "Coffee holds a grab bag of preventive benefits." USES OF "GRAB"

The word "grab" is used as an adjective in the above sentence, but it's more commonly used as a verb. "To grab" means to seize hold of, often quickly. It means to take something hurriedly. It can also mean to take something illegally or forcibly. And finally, it means to capture the attention of. The idiom "up for grabs" means that something is available for anyone to take or win. Check out the examples below.

1) GRAB

2) GRAB

As soon as Tom saw another guy looking at his girlfriend he grabbed her hand. (seized hold of her hand) Sarah grabbed the magazine from me before I even had a chance to look at it. (seized the magazine)

3) GRAB

Our trip took a little longer because we stopped to grab some lunch. (stopped to eat lunch quickly) When Rick realized how cold it was he ran back inside and grabbed his coat. (took his coat hurriedly)

4) GRAB

One thing dictators do better than anyone else is grab power. (take power forcibly) Some public officials see no problem in grabbing public funds and using them for personal purposes. (taking public funds illegally)

The book grabbed my attention from the very first line. (captured my attention) The plot of the film didn't really grab me. (capture my attention)

5) UP FOR GRABS

Now that the marketing director has resigned the position is up for grabs. (the position is available for anyone to take) The prize is for the students only. It's not up for grabs for the teachers. (the prize is not available for teachers to win)

Dont think you have to kick your coffee habit. A host of scientific evidence suggests that one of the most widely consumed, and maligned, beverages in the world is good for you. Really. Coffee has gotten a bad rap in the past, blamed for ills like heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. But many of the findings were based on flawed research. Previous studies didnt take into consideration the lifestyle that often goes hand in hand with coffee consumption, like smoking. However more recent studies have not only validated its safety, but also its health perks. Coffee holds a grab bag of preventive benefits. Its extremely rich in antioxidants, which may help prevent heart disease and cancer. Research indicates that for women, one to three cups of coffee daily can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. And a study of more than 90,000 people in Japan found that daily coffee drinkers had half the rate of liver cancer when compared with less frequent consumers. Food chemists have also discovered a substance in coffee that may help ward off colon cancer. You might even want to make a cup of joe your pre-workout beverage: A small study found that a dose of caffeine roughly equal to that in two cups of coffee reduced post exercise muscle soreness by nearly half by helping to reduce inflammation. Memory researchers have found that coffee increases short-term recall, the ability to focus attention and alertness. One study found that adults over 65 who drank a cup 30 minutes before a memory test scored higher than those drinking decaf. The research makes a compelling case, but if youre sensitive to the jitteriness and sleeplessness coffee can cause, dont force yourself to drink it. And those who do indulge should stick to two to four cups daily. UDIO TRADUO

to kick the habit

to stop doing something that is difficult to stop doing

maligned

evil in disposition, nature, or intent

bad rap

an unjust accusation; an adverse opinon

perk

an incidental benefit

grab bag

a bag from which gifts are drawn at random

to ward off

to try to prevent; avert; keep away

jitteriness

a sense of anxiousness; nervousness PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSES WITH PREPOSITIONS Dialog: "A dose of caffeine roughly equal to that in two cups of coffee reduced post exercise muscle soreness by nearly half by helping to reduce inflammation." A present participle clause is a clause that begins with a verb in the -ing form. We use these clauses to give information about timing, causes, and results of events. When paired with "by" it indicates "the method or means used". When paired with the preposition "in" the clause indicates "cause". When paired with "on" the clause indicates "when". 1) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "BY" By keeping your bedroom cool at night you'll be able to get a better night's rest. (keeping the room cool is the method used) Patricia was finally able to get some work done by putting her kids to bed early. (putting the kids to bed was the method used) 2) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "IN"

In keeping with tradition the family spent Easter Sunday feeding the poor. (keeping a tradition is what caused them to feed the poor) In choosing Ken as his C.E.O. Mark knew the company would succeed. (choosing Ken was the cause of the company's success) 3) PRESENT PARTICIPLE CLAUSE WITH "ON" On arriving at the office and seeing no one there I realized it was a holiday. (when I arrived and saw) The resident started to panic on entering into the operating room. (when the resident entered) DIFFERENT USES OF "GRAB" Dialog: "Coffee holds a grab bag of preventive benefits." The word "grab" is used as an adjective in the above sentence, but it's more commonly used as a verb."To grab" means to seize hold of, often quickly. It means to take something hurriedly. It can also mean to take something illegally or forcibly. And finally, it means to capture the attention of. The idiom "up for grabs" means that something is available for anyone to take or win. Check out the examples below. 1) GRAB

As soon as Tom saw another guy looking at his girlfriend he grabbed her hand. (seized hold of her hand) Sarah grabbed the magazine from me before I even had a chance to look at it. (seized the magazine) 2) GRAB Our trip took a little longer because we stopped to grab some lunch. (stopped to eat lunch quickly) When Rick realized how cold it was he ran back inside and grabbed his coat. (took his coat hurriedly) 3) GRAB One thing dictators do better than anyone else is grab power. (take power forcibly) Some public officials see no problem in grabbing public funds and using them for personal purposes. (taking public funds illegally) 4) GRAB The book grabbed my attention from the very first line. (captured my attention) The plot of the film didn't really grab me. (capture my attention) 5) UP FOR GRABS Now that the marketing director has resigned the position is up for grabs. (the position is available for anyone to take) The prize is for the students only. It's not up for grabs for the teachers. (the prize is not available for teachers to win)