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    C1 - How To Give Up Coffee

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    The article discusses how Steve embarked on quitting caffeine after becoming addicted to drinking coffee daily. It describes some of the withdrawal symptoms Steve experienced when he went cold turkey, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability. To cope with cravings, Steve tried herbal teas and distracting himself with menial tasks, but nothing replaced the aroma and kick of coffee. After confronting his cravings by ordering a decaf drink, Steve adapted to a caffeine-free life and found new pleasures like herbal tea and healthier alternatives.

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    The article discusses how Steve embarked on quitting caffeine after becoming addicted to drinking coffee daily. It describes some of the withdrawal symptoms Steve experienced when he went cold turkey, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability. To cope with cravings, Steve tried herbal teas and distracting himself with menial tasks, but nothing replaced the aroma and kick of coffee. After confronting his cravings by ordering a decaf drink, Steve adapted to a caffeine-free life and found new pleasures like herbal tea and healthier alternatives.

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    The article discusses how Steve embarked on quitting caffeine after becoming addicted to drinking coffee daily. It describes some of the withdrawal symptoms Steve experienced when he went cold turkey, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability. To cope with cravings, Steve tried herbal teas and distracting himself with menial tasks, but nothing replaced the aroma and kick of coffee. After confronting his cravings by ordering a decaf drink, Steve adapted to a caffeine-free life and found new pleasures like herbal tea and healthier alternatives.

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    C1 - How To Give Up Coffee

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    The article discusses how Steve embarked on quitting caffeine after becoming addicted to drinking coffee daily. It describes some of the withdrawal symptoms Steve experienced when he went cold turkey, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability. To cope with cravings, Steve tried herbal teas and distracting himself with menial tasks, but nothing replaced the aroma and kick of coffee. After confronting his cravings by ordering a decaf drink, Steve adapted to a caffeine-free life and found new pleasures like herbal tea and healthier alternatives.

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    HOW TO

    GIVE UP
    COFFEE

    1
    LEAD-IN

    1. If you drink co ee, what do you usually order and how


    often?

    2. Do you believe that Starbucks is one of the best co ee


    brands?

    3. Are you familiar with the third-wave co ee movement?

    4. What distinguishes decaf from ca eine-free drinks?

    5. Have you encountered any adverse e ects from drinking


    co ee?

    6. Is there any evidence of health bene ts from consuming


    co ee?
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    VOCABULARY 1/2

     cyclical
    occurring in cycles; recurrent; happening at
    abruptly
    without warning; suddenly or unexpectedly:
    regular intervals

    gourmet concoctions
    relating to high-quality, elaborate, or a mixture of various ingredients or elements
    speciality food

    embark on acidic
    begin (a course of action), start, set in sharp-tasting or sour
    motion; involve into something

    swill alternate
    kitchen refuse and scraps of waste food do or perform in turn repeatedly
    mixed with water for feeding to pigs

    3
    VOCABULARY 2/2

     carcinogen
    a chemical substance capable of causing
    out of whack
    malfunctioning, nonfunctional, not performing
    cancer in living tissue or able to perform its regular function

    better off get (something) over with


    being in better circumstances, especially cause or experience the end of (something),
    economically to nish (something)

    withdrawal symptoms holistic


    sweating or depression, experienced by a the parts of something are interconnected and can
    drug addict when deprived of the drug be explained only by reference to the whole

    go cold turkey menial task


    abruptly quitting a habit or addiction anything that takes very little training, skill, or
    without any gradual reduction or assistance talent; unskilled

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    Reading time

    8 minutes
    ARTICLE
    download link Number of words

    1384

    Read the article, focusing on


    New vocabulary
    the highlighted words.  16 words

    Choose a few interesting


     Level
    statements or ideas that you
    Advanced
    intend to discuss later on.

    5
    COMPREHENSION
    QUESTIONS

    1 2 3

    What are some


    What are two methods the
    What is the author's stance on withdrawal symptoms
    author suggests for quitting
    the health effects of caffeine? Steve experienced when
    caffeine?
    quitting caffeine?

    6
    Your
    4 5
    Question

    According to the article, how What negative effects does


    does caffeine affect the caffeine have on the Steve’s
    ability to prioritize tasks? sleep and body temperature?

    7
    VOCAB CHECK
    Fill in the gaps using the words from pages 3-4

    Once, there was this co ee fanatic named Bob.


    Seriously, this guy was all about the rich aroma and
    fancy ________ co ee ________. But one ne day,
    Bob decided he'd had enough. He wanted to quit
    drinking co ee, like, altogether. So, he ________
    this wild ca eine-free journey.

    Let me tell you, Bob went ________ ________, just


    like that. No more morning cup of joe for him. But
    man, he didn't realize what he was getting into. The
    ________ ________ hit him like a ton of bricks, I'm
    talking fatigue, headaches, and being a grumpy
    pants all day long.

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    To deal with those pesky cravings, Bob started trying But here's the kicker, my friend. Bob knew he needed
    out all these ________ remedies. He sipped on some closure to truly move on. So, he decided to
    herbal teas and even took up some random, confront those cravings head-on. He strutted into that
    ________ ________ to distract himself. But nothing, café like a hero and ordered a decaf substitute. And as
    I mean nothing, could replace the amazing aroma he took that rst sip, you could see it in his eyes, a mix of
    and kick of his beloved co ee. Life just felt triumph and nostalgia, all rolled into one.
    ________ of ________ without that ca eine x, you
    know? As time went by, Bob adapted to his co ee-less life. He
    discovered new pleasures, like sipping on herbal tea and
    Then one day, as Bob was strolling past this bustling exploring healthier ________. It wasn't an easy ride. But
    café, temptation smacked him right in the face. The Bob learned the power of persistence and how to kick
    air was lled with the tantalizing smell of freshly those vices to the curb.
    brewed co ee. It was like the universe was testing
    him. But hey, our man Bob, he stood his ground. He
    took a deep breath, summoned all his willpower, and
    walked away like a boss.

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    QUOTES

    "Even a bad cup of coffee is


    better than no coffee at all."
    —David Lynch

    10
    "If it wasn't for the coffee,
    I'd have no identi able
    personality whatsoever."
    —David Letterman

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    "Science may never come
    up with a better of ce
    communication system than
    the coffee break.”
    —Earl Wilson

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    ROLE-PLAY
    Student A: Student B:

    You’re heavily addicted to drinking co ee and you You’re becoming more concerned about your friend
    can’t imagine going through a busy day without it. who’s been getting more twitchy lately. You assume that
    Even though you understand the consequences co ee might a possible reason for it. Find out your
    of excessive co ee consumption, there’s nothing friend’s co ee drinking habits and suggest a better
    you can do about it. It’s an important daily ritual, (healthier) solution.
    you love having a warm beverage on your desk,
    and you simply enjoy the aroma.

    Phrases to use: Phrases to use:

    - Midday sleepiness - Substitute


    - Overwhelming daily tasks - You’ll be better o with / without
    - Energy boost and mental acceleration - Ca eine is the modern drug
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    ANY
    QUESTIONS?

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