English Lesson (Listening): "Coffee" - C1

Vocabulary

1. holds a prominent place – Something or someone is prominent 
2. attributed to – Caused by or credited to something 
3. kickstart – Begin or activate something quickly
4. alertness – State of being awake and attentive 
5. consumption – Act of drinking or using something 
6. shape – Influence or determine form or character 
7. preferences – Personal likes or choices 
8. vary – Differ or change from one case to another 
9. boldness – Strong, intense quality flavor
10. indulgence – Treat or pleasure, especially one enjoyed occasionally
    
    
11. flavored – Containing added taste or aroma
12. frothy – Full of small bubbles, foamy
13. brewed – Prepared by boiling or steeping 
14. cezve – Turkish coffee pot used for brewing
15. unfiltered – Not passed through a filter
16. whereas – In contrast or comparison
17. excessive – More than is reasonable or healthy 
18. intake – Amount taken in (especially food or drink) 
19. heightened anxiety – Increased nervousness or worry 
20. artisanal – Made in a traditional, non-industrial way 
21. ethically sourced – Obtained in a morally responsible way 
22. broader – More comprehensive or wide-ranging

 
Guide Questions
a. What does the speaker say about coffee?
b. What does the speaker say about coffee preferences?
c. What does the speaker say about the coffee preferences in the following places: Turkey, and Scandinavia?

d. What are the negative effects of coffee?
e. What are the recent trends? 

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