B2 – Upper Intermediate
The convenience of grabbing a cold soda seems almost compelling in today’s hectic society. The sugary, sparkling, carbonated beverage has become a welcome addition to our everyday meals and snacks.
But behind all of that sweetness and fizz, lies a complex web of consequences that unfold within our bodies when we make a habit of daily soda consumption.
Read the article to learn more about the series of intricate reactions of the seemingly innocent act of drinking soda every day.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “a spike in something” mean in the sentence, “First, you’re going to notice a spike in your energy from the caffeine and sugar.”? Use this in your own sentence.
- What does “defeats the point” mean in the sentences, “Just be sure to eye the ingredient list to make sure it doesn’t contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. Otherwise, it defeats the point.”? Use this in your own sentence.
- What does “cold turkey” mean in the sentence, “If you’re used to drinking soda every day and then quit cold turkey, Angelone says you might feel more tired because you aren’t getting that hit of caffeine that you’re used to.”? Use this idiom in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Did the article provide any insights or facts that were different from what you might have anticipated, and if so, what were they?
- Explain the noticeable changes in skin health associated with long-term soda consumption.
- How does consistent soda consumption influence the risk of developing chronic health conditions over the long term?
- Is soda something you enjoy drinking, or do you have a different beverage preference? Please share.
- Do people in your country commonly indulge in drinking soda? Talk about it.