Unit 8: Basic Exercises

I. Comprehension Questions         - Suggested Answers -

1. How much is it safe to drink before driving?
2. How long does it usually take alcohol to take effect?
3. How much alcohol is in a can of beer?
4. At what blood alcohol level does coordination loss usually become obvious?
5. What is Alcoholics Anonymous ?
6. Where can persons with compulsive food addiction go for help?
7. What can help people avoid addictions?
8. Summarize the main idea of this article.

II. Questions for Further Exploration         - Suggested Answers -

1. What sort of alcoholic beverages are popular in Taiwan?
2. What are some common non-alcoholic beverages here?
3. If you are drunk, how long does it take to get sober?
4. If you are drunk, can coffee or betel nut help you become more sober?
5. How is blood alcohol level (BAL) usually measured?
6. Why do most people often pass out if their BAL is above .3%?
7. Why should pregnant women avoid drinking?
8. What are the penalties for drug use in Taiwan?

III. Structured Composition         - Suggested Answers -

INSTRUCTIONS: This composition has mistakes and the sentences are out-of-order. Correct the mistakes, then rearrange the sentences in a better sequence. The first sentence is already completed.

1. _____ Also, alcohol should not use with sleeping pills or aspirin.
2. _____ Heavy drinking can cause stomach ulcers or liver disease.
3. _____ However, heavy drink can result in many health problem.
4. _____ It can also make memory delete (blackout) and shake of hands.
5. _____ It can help to people relax and feel good.
6. 
7. _____ Pregnant women who are drinking may have sick baby.

IV. Grammar Focus         - Suggested Answers -

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the composition below, adding the missing words.

1. Many studies have been made _____ drinking patterns ____ the world.
2. Every society has its own rules ______ alcohol use.
3. Muslims, ____ example, are not allowed to sell or serve alcohol.
4. Hindus also usually look _____ on alcohol use.
5. Though many Jewish people drink, alcoholism rates ______ Jews is low.
6. Many Americans have mixed feelings _______ drinking.
7. In Japan, drinking is a "social duty" _____ many men, _____ few women drink.

about    at    but    down    for    in    on    since    up

V. Writing         - Suggested Answers -

Compare the following substances. Highlight the ways they are similar, and the ways they differ.

EXAMPLE:     chocolate - cocaine Both of these substances come from South America. Chocolate is made from the seeds of the cacao plant, and cocaine comes from the leaves of the same plant. Cocaine is an illegal stimulant, but chocolate is one type of food. Cocaine is more addictive and more expensive than chocolate. Both chocolate and cocaine are profitable businesses, but cocaine is controlled by dangerous criminal gangs.

	1.  betel nut - chewing gum         4.  cigarettes - cigars 
	2.  coffee - tea                    5.  aspirin - alcohol
	3.  Coca Cola - cocaine             6.  chocolate - speed

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