WARM-UP VIDEO FOR COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

Instructions. Listen and type expressions with adjectives in comparative form

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Exercise. Complete each gap with suitable words and expressions you hear from the video.

Coffee is effective in boosting brain performance for those suffering from jet lag or shift work sleep disorder. However never drink coffee on an empty stomach, since that will do the direct opposite Effects of caffeine tend (1) ………….. pronounced in regular coffee drinkers Two, coffee increases blood pressure You might want to keep off the coffee if you are going to have a blood pressure test within the next two days Coffee is known for its energy boosting caffeine effect. It's an abundant source of nutrients and helpful chemicals that can aid your immune system According to scientists from several countries, coffee reduces the risk of premature death. This is because coffee alters your immune system (2) ………….. and (3) ………….. Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play a crucial role in cancer prevention. it also improves your liver, heart and digestive system People are aware that caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate But may not know that caffeine is also contained in a variety of over-the-counter medications That's why it's an ingredient in a lot of traditional pain relievers. It can make them as much as 40 (4) ………….. Caffeine increases the strength of the medication, and how quickly it works So enjoy the stimulating and pain relieving properties of caffeine in moderation Coffee acts well as an anti stress substance due to the release of dopamine and serotonin which trigger a good mood One cup or even just the smell of coffee can calm your nerves. This could explain the (5) ………….. of depression among coffee drinkers Drinking between two to four cups of coffee every day appears to reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by 50% **RammVapes Notes:Where does it say that? Also, and this is not a big deal, the girl looked at the camera for a second when she should've been looking at one direction*** Moreover caffeine is one of the most common stimulators of the central nervous system, and it's common stimulation is what keeps depression at bay But also improve your memory. Of course this only works with your short-term memory but this is good enough because all Information is initially stored in a short-term memory and only (6) ………….. does it enter our long-term memory under particular circumstances At times when it gets a little too difficult to focus a coffee break will offer a welcome change of mind by enhancing Concentration and stimulating moods. All in all, coffee is an enjoyable drink that can help boost energy and increase the ability to learn and remember When the level of the hormone leptin is low, your body starts storing fat, and you gain weight. Coffee however increases the hormone levels in your body. Now you know why coffee lovers (7) ………….. to gain weight and why exercise yields more results for them caffeine gives you an added boost at work or during exercise. And here's our bonus: an

Key: Look at the key and say aloud the script from the video to improve your English.

Coffee is effective in boosting brain performance for those suffering from jet lag or shift work sleep disorder. However never drink coffee on an empty stomach, since that will do the direct opposite Effects of caffeine tend (1) (to be less) pronounced in regular coffee drinkers Two, coffee increases blood pressure You might want to keep off the coffee if you are going to have a blood pressure test within the next two days Coffee is known for its energy boosting caffeine effect. It's an abundant source of nutrients and helpful chemicals that can aid your immune system According to scientists from several countries, coffee reduces the risk of premature death. This is because coffee alters your immune system (2) (making it stronger) and (3) (healthier) Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play a crucial role in cancer prevention. it also improves your liver, heart and digestive system People are aware that caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate But may not know that caffeine is also contained in a variety of over-the-counter medications That's why it's an ingredient in a lot of traditional pain relievers. It can make them as much as 40 (4) (percent more effective) Caffeine increases the strength of the medication, and how quickly it works So enjoy the stimulating and pain relieving properties of caffeine in moderation Coffee acts well as an anti stress substance due to the release of dopamine and serotonin which trigger a good mood One cup or even just the smell of coffee can calm your nerves. This could explain the (5) (lower risk) of depression among coffee drinkers Drinking between two to four cups of coffee every day appears to reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by 50% **RammVapes Notes:Where does it say that? Also, and this is not a big deal, the girl looked at the camera for a second when she should've been looking at one direction*** Moreover caffeine is one of the most common stimulators of the central nervous system, and it's common stimulation is what keeps depression at bay But also improve your memory. Of course this only works with your short-term memory but this is good enough because all Information is initially stored in a short-term memory and only (6) (an hour later) does it enter our long-term memory under particular circumstances At times when it gets a little too difficult to focus a coffee break will offer a welcome change of mind by enhancing Concentration and stimulating moods. All in all, coffee is an enjoyable drink that can help boost energy and increase the ability to learn and remember When the level of the hormone leptin is low, your body starts storing fat, and you gain weight. Coffee however increases the hormone levels in your body. Now you know why coffee lovers (7) (take longer) to gain weight and why exercise yields more results for them caffeine gives you an added boost at work or during exercise. And here's our bonus: an

Sources: 

Channel: BRIGHT SIDE. 7 Facts About Coffee You Probably Didn’t Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN0cxBYh8t8&t=308s

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