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Date: Jul 05 2013

Themes: Food, Health

Intro

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Can you walk through a candy store and leave empty-handed? Most people can’t, even though it gives us cavities. We crave candy and won’t stop until we have it!

Chocolate can be good for you, but only in moderation. If you have a sweet tooth, you have to exercise some self-control and not go overboard. For many of us, that’s easy to say but not so easy to do.

Vocab

go overboard expr.

Definition

Example I love shopping, but it's important to not go overboard and buy everything!

Example Mom went a bit overboard for my sister's birthday. She even decorated our yard!

Example Look out! Steve may have gone overboard when he went shopping for your birthday present.

crave v.

Definition

Example I crave excitement. I hate to be bored.

empty-handed expr.

Definition

Example I went to my friend's birthday party empty-handed. I should have taken her a card.

cavities n.

Definition

Example I went to the dentist and he found two cavities. He had to drill them out and fill them.

in moderation expr.

Definition

Example I believe that marijuana use is okay in moderation.

sweet tooth expr.

Definition

Example I have a huge sweet tooth but I try not to eat candy every day.

exercise some self-control expr.

Definition

Example I had to exercise some self-control when I went shopping. I only got one pair of shoes instead of five.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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What are your favorite kinds of candy? Is it OK to eat as much as you want? Do you remember a time when you ate so much candy that you felt sick?

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mohamma

mohamma

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i like uper 75%


 

11:41 AM Aug 22 2013 |

parisa_sh

parisa_sh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

dark chocolateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee . oh god I cann’t stop myself when I see dark chocolateeeeee

04:13 PM Aug 19 2013 |

mohamma

mohamma

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

yes. cavity. beter we dont use suger.


and use dark chocolate, its good for haert. but … in normal use.:)

06:21 AM Aug 01 2013 |

Drmahsa1995

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i like fruit candy and i think i have a sweet tooth cuz some times i really cant stop eating them. but the thing is that we should be aware of the problems that will appear in our body when we eat too much sugar.if u  have a  monster sweet tooth ;you could be doing damage to your health. cuz too much of sugar in candy


 encourages bacteria to produce acid that eats away at tooth enamel, eventually leading to tooth decay. Every time bacteria comes in contact with sugar or starch in the mouth, acid is produced that attacks the teeth for 20 minutes or more, and etc….

12:53 PM Jul 19 2013 |

wannicho

wannicho

China

i like candies , but not to the point unable to control them when i am around them … there are a lot of kinds i like , if i must choose a favorite , i will choose fudge and chocolate .

12:33 PM Jul 12 2013 |

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

Candy candy candy. Yeah of course I love candy, and especially, dark chocolate.


Fortunately, I have quite strong self-control that helps me to stay away from going overboard, and it’s not only about candy.


I’m a health-preserver.

10:58 PM Jul 07 2013 |

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littleowl_

littleowl_

Brazil

I like candies! They’re very important for our organism, because the sugar provide energy for our body, but is necessary have moderation. For example, I eat some candies once a week or less, because I have some stomach problems.

06:31 PM Jul 07 2013 |

joodiaboot

joodiaboot

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i love them….mmm,they are yummy
but it s so good that when u want to eat some thing u do not eat that to much…it s not good for health.
eat all things but a little:)))

11:31 AM Jul 07 2013 |

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zurvani

zurvani

United Arab Emirates

i can’t resist  dark chocolate even if i am doing a diet..

10:06 AM Jul 07 2013 |

kowatch

kowatch

Hungary

Candy is sometimes useful for your brain because its sugar helps cerebration. For example when you study for exam.


Eating fruit is much healthier because it contains vitamins beside of sugar.


I define a limit that how many candy can be eaten one day. And I usually do sports to burn calories.

09:13 AM Jul 07 2013 |

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Elahekh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

some countries like suisse and germany provide healthy candy, with natural sweetener like malt , honey… of course I LOVE THEM.

07:09 AM Jul 07 2013 |

javad_438

javad_438

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

There are lots of things that are really harmful but we try them because they are as delicious as they’re harmful. Like Candy, Soda and etc.


In this case I always say don’t care about its harfulness, just enjoy.

05:07 AM Jul 07 2013 |

Lemon99

Lemon99

China

i have to admit i have a sweet tooth, i like all kinds of sweet food, candy is  my favorite, and tasting it is a kind of enjoyment. 

03:40 AM Jul 07 2013 |

TranceSoul

TranceSoul

Poland

Candy isn’t a temptation for me. Maybe You won’t believe me but in the most cases I leave a candy store with nothing sweet in my bag. I like very much a truffle candy but I don’t need it everyday and even once a week.


Of course, it’s not ok to eat it as much as you want-everybody knows it but I also know that it’s so hard to learn self-control. So, I’m happy that I don’t need sweets as much.


I guess I’ve never felt sick about it :P

10:49 PM Jul 06 2013 |

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bienemaja

bienemaja

Andorra

The best is chocolate and cake.it is not ok to eat as much as i want,because i would feel sick.

07:48 PM Jul 06 2013 |

rose9393

rose9393

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i love choclate…i try dont go to the store that dont see them….and if i go there keep my eyes…..lol


just kidding


dont worry..i have self_control

06:42 PM Jul 06 2013 |

marwa89

marwa89

Syrian Arab Republic

I had had a sweet tooth before i joined the university but after that i exercised some self-control to be fit and started counting calories hahaha…Now i dont crave candies at all

02:59 PM Jul 06 2013 |

reemy83

reemy83

Saudi Arabia

because I’m a health nut I should count calories..but some candies are irresistible!. 

02:16 AM Jul 06 2013 |

saeedsirtex

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i think i love it….

09:08 PM Jul 05 2013 |

ElenA

ElenA

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I love candies ♥♥

09:00 PM Jul 05 2013 |

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