每日口說挑戰你也對它有刻板印象嗎？告訴你幾個喝綠茶的好處！ (Benefits of Green Tea)

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Intro:

G’day, VoiceTubers! Hope you’ve had a nice weekend. What did you get up to? I visited Maokong (貓空) which is located at the top of a mountain in Taipei, known for its scenic views and locally grown tea. Apart from driving and taking the bus, you can also get there by taking the Maokong Gondola (cable car service) which is only a short walk from Taipei Zoo MRT station. It’s one of my favourite places to visit in Taiwan, because there are a lot of teahouses as well as restaurants to visit. Since Maokong is famous for its locally grown tea, you’ll find that many restaurants incorporate green tea into their dishes. I recommend the tea-smoked chicken, noodles cooked in tea seed oil, and tea-infused stir-fried rice. I really recommend making a trip to Maokong if you haven’t already been there before. Make sure you try the tea-flavoured ice cream while you’re there, also!

Our video today talks about the benefits of drinking green tea. It’s not just a drink for old people. It’s in fact one of the healthiest teas to drink. Tea has been used for centuries as a health booster in many societies, not just in Asia but in the west as well. Let’s go over some main health benefits of green tea later, but now, let’s have a listen to our sentence of the day.

Sentence:
Caffeine is also a mild stimulant which can improve your memory and energy levels.
咖啡因也是一種溫和的興奮劑，可以改善你的記憶力和精力程度。

Vocabulary:

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caffeine (n.) 咖啡因、咖啡鹼
KK[ˋkæfiɪn] IPA /ˈkæf.iːn/
a chemical, found for example in tea and coffee, that is a stimulant (= something that makes people more active)

Example:
Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day appears to be safe for most healthy adults.
對於大多數健康的成年人來說，每天不要超過400毫克的咖啡因似乎是安全的。

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mild (adj.) 溫和；和緩的
KK[maɪld] IPA /maɪld/
not violent, severe, or extreme

Example:
Abby caught Covid-19 after being on a 12-hour flight but fortunately, her symptoms are only mild.

Abby搭乘一趟12小時的班機後，得到了新冠肺炎，但幸運的是她的症狀很輕微。

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stimulant (n.) 興奮劑
KK[ˋstɪmjələnt] IPA /ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/
a substance, such as a drug, that makes the mind or body more active

Example:
Sometimes Daniel uses alcohol as a stimulant before he gets on the dance floor. After a few drinks, he believes he can dance better than anyone else on the floor.

有時候Daniel 會喝點酒當興奮劑，喝了幾杯後，他覺得他是全舞池裡跳得最棒的的人。

Outro:

Green tea contains high concentrations of antioxidants which can help fight aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and can also help boost brain activity and memory recall. One survey in Japan concluded that green tea is also good for the heart and can reduce the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease. Some recent surveys also say that green tea is a potential cancer-fighting agent. Drinking at least a couple of cups of green tea daily and regularly can help prevent mutations in cells that cause cancer.

However, those of you that have sleep issues should avoid drinking green tea too late. People with stomach problems should also consult their doctor first and consume in moderation. After recording this episode, I think I am going to go boil some water and make some green tea for myself! That’s it for today guys, I hope you have enjoyed my episode and do remember to record your sentence. Have a great one and see you around, ok?  

☺Caffeine is also a mild stimulant which can improve your memory and energy levels.
咖啡因也是一種溫和的興奮劑，可以改善你的記憶力和精力程度。
【心得】最近常覺得很焦慮，容易心跳加快,覺得缺氧又腦子鈍鈍，咖啡因可以改善記憶力，但焦慮又太不適合喝咖啡> <(我喝的量不大應該還好!?)
■stimulant [ˋstɪmjələnt] (n.C)興奮劑；興奮飲料；酒；刺激物、激勵物
(adj.)使人興奮的；激勵的

Caffeine is also a mild stimulant which can improve your memory and energy levels.

來喝。

Caffeine is also a mild stimulant which can improve your memory and energy levels. 咖啡因也是一種溫和的興奮劑，可以提升你的記憶力和活力的程度。
◆ caffeine [ˋkæfiɪn] /kæˈfiːn/ (n.)咖啡因,咖啡鹼
◆ mild [maɪld]
(adj.)隨和的,溫和的,溫柔的;(天氣)溫和的,暖和的;味淡的,(食物或其味道)不濃烈的,淡的;輕微的,不重的,寬大的
(n.)清淡黑啤酒
◆ stimulant [ˋstɪmjələnt]
(n.)興奮劑,興奮飲料,酒;刺激物,激勵物

Intro: G’day, VoiceTubers! Hope you’ve had a nice weekend. *What did you get up to(你做了什麼事?)? I visited Maokong (貓空) which is located at the top of a mountain in Taipei, known for its scenic(景色秀麗的) views and *locally grown tea(當地栽種的茶). Apart from driving and taking the bus, you can also get there by taking the Maokong Gondola([ˋgɑndələ]吊艙) (cable car纜車 service) which is only a short walk from Taipei Zoo MRT station. It’s one of my favourite places to visit in Taiwan, because there are a lot of teahouses(茶館) as well as restaurants to visit. Since Maokong is famous for its locally grown tea, you’ll find that many restaurants incorporate([ɪnˋkɔrpə͵ret]包含v.) green tea into their dishes. I recommend the tea-smoked(茶燻的) chicken, noodles cooked in *tea seed oil(茶籽油), and *tea-infused stir-fried rice(茶香炒飯). I really recommend making a trip to Maokong if you haven’t already been there before. Make sure you try the tea-flavoured(茶香風味的) ice cream while you’re there, also! Our video today talks about the benefits of drinking green tea. It’s not just a drink for old people. It’s in fact one of the healthiest teas to drink. Tea has been used for centuries(好幾個世紀) as a health booster(提升劑) in many societies, not just in Asia but in the west as well. Let’s go over some main(主要的) health benefits of green tea later, but now, let’s have a listen to our sentence of the day.

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Thank you, Jenny. Have a great day, everyone.
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Caffeine is also a mild stimulant which can improve your memory and energy levels.
咖啡因也是一種溫和的興奮劑，可以改善你的記憶力和精力程度。