For at least a century, alcoholic beverages have been an important part of social events, rites of passage, and the economy. However, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has gone down significantly amongst Gen Z.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- Define “mocktail”. “ Welcome to Food Theory, the show that’s the perfect mocktail of chaos and edutainment.
- What does “at their finger tips mean” mean? “Gen Z are far more health conscious, arguably the most health aware generation. Because they have all of the information at their finger tips? ” Use this phrasal verb to make your own sentence.
- What is the meaning of “cut it out“? “Not to cut it out but to ask themselves why they drink, all in the name of mental and physical health.” Use this term in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on the current state of the alcohol industry? Is it going in a positive direction because of Gen Z?
- Do you think that Gen Z’s awareness of alcohol has a positive effect on their health?
- How is the economy affected by the consumption of less alcohol?