[Long] A Symbol of Celebration
How alcohol became so influential
Updated: 2024.10.02
6 min read · Intermediate
[Long] A Symbol of Celebration How alcohol became so influential Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Is alcohol a big part of your life? Q4 What are the positive or negative effects that alcohol or the lack thereof has had on your life? Q5 What role does alcohol play in shaping our society? Q6 How heavily is alcohol consumption regulated in your country, and what do you think can be improved regarding this regulation? Q7 Summarize the history of alcohol as it is described in the passage. Is there any specific part about which you would want to learn more? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions toast a salutation of congratulation, good wishes, appreciation, etc., uttered immediately before drinking. 例句 1 At dinner before our wedding, my brother gave us a very long toast. 例句 2 After the toast, everyone in the room stood and applauded. ferment to undergo a chemical process, especially by yeast or bacteria, that produces alcohol or other substances; also used metaphorically to describe excitement or unrest 例句 1 The grapes were left to ferment, eventually turning into wine. 例句 2 The political situation continued to ferment, leading to widespread protests around the country. foraging the acquisition of food by hunting, fishing, or the gathering of plant matter. 例句 1 Foraging has once again become a very popular way to acquire ingredients in the modern day, despite our advanced technology. 例句 2 I had some foraged fruits and herbs for tincture, but my parents ransacked my kitchen yesterday. distillation the process of purifying a liquid by heating it and condensing its vapors, or extracting the essential meaning or most important aspects of something 例句 1 Distillation is used to produce high-proof alcohol like whiskey or vodka. 例句 2 The book is a distillation of the author’s years of research on the subject. |
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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。