On Screen C2 - English - I eat therefore I think

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I eat therefore I think

Generally Module 6 will explore the topics of health, happiness and well-being. This is the fist part (6a) of the module. Your main objective will be to read for specific information, to answer questions on a text, to take notes and gain knowledge about nutrition and the mind. Vocabulary - nouns (antioxidant, free radical, correlation, academia, serotonin, gastrointestinal tract, supplement, gut, inflammation) - adjectives (refined, impaired, inflammatory, lean, enclosed, burgeoning, unprocessed) - verbs (nourish, mediate, ingest, inhibit, line) - adverbs (ultimately) - phrasal verbs (account for) - phrases (premium fuel, intestinal microbiome, gain traction)

1. According to the text, the human brain *

1 point

A. drastically reduces its work load and functionality during deep sleep.

B. requires less sustenance than other more active organs like the heart.

C. is directly influenced by the quality of nutrition that the body receives

D. is the only organ that functions at full capacity twenty-four hours a day

2. The text states that free radicals *

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A. cause inflammation in the brain

B. are created by poor nutrition

C. use high levels of oxygen

D. are harmful to the brain

3. Research about the impact of our diet focuses on *

1 point

A. the relationship between processed foods and mental health.

B. the potential harm of overusing vitamin and mineral supplements

C. the impact harmful bacteria in our food has on our mood and behavior

D. the deteriorating of the body's natural ability to control insulin levels

4. Burgeoning in paragraph three can best be replaced by *

1 point

A. blooming

B. surging

C. developing

D. budding

5. The intestinal microbiome *

1 point

A. consists of beneficial bacteria that are vital for the body

B. controls the production of neurotransmitters

C. breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food

D. inhibits the performance of neurons

6. In the text it is stated that traditional diets *

1 point

A. can incorporate modern alternatives with little detrimental effect

B. tend to lead an increased consumption of high quality dairy products.

C. can reduce propensity for depression and sadness

D. usually improve the ability to handle stress

7. According to the text, the idea that probiotics can boost mental processes is *

1 point

A. increasingly accepted

B. widely criticised

C. warmly welcomed

D. surprisingly misunderstood

8. The text suggests that an improved diet *

1 point

A. could have unexpected impacts on your mood

B. will give a boost to your stamina and energy

C. dramatically affects the rate of digestion

D. should be focused solely around probiotic supplements

Why does the writer make a comparison between the brain and an expensive car? *

2 points

In your own words explain the relationship between good bacteria and emotions. *

2 points

Why does the writer mention probiotics in the text? *

2 points

Additional video: How the food you eat affects your brain

THINK! What are some of the reasons we don't eat healthy? What could be done to improve our diets? *

2 points

Write a report with your findings. How else does nutrition affect our mind? Which foods boost intelligence? *

5 points

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