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In this unbearable summer heat, nothing can cool you down better than a yummy frozen treat!

While you gulp down that cold beverage or ice cream, however, don't forget that it is taking a toll on your health, as well as your waistline. Drinks like tea, soda and sweetened fruit juices are often loaded with sugar, and it's likely that you're taking in more calories than you think. it is wise to choose calorie treats, and try to substitute water for sweetened drinks whenever you can. You also can make your own healthy frozen snacks by freezing fresh fruits, such as berries and grapes.

Another good idea is to pour fresh fruit juices or yogurt into molds and put them in the freezer for easy and healthy popsicles(冰棍?). Throw seasonal fruits into a blender and mix them for a delicious puree filled with vitamins and less sugar. However, even with these healthier versions, doctors have advised against over-consming frozen foods. For people with diabetes, stomach ulcers or other chronic diseases, cold treats can cause reactions such as headaches, stomachaches or high blood pressure and should be consumed in moderation.

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unbearable /ənb'ɛrəbəl/
adj. 無法忍受的
bear除了當"熊"之外，還有"忍受"的意思。ex: I can't bear it anymore. 我無法再忍受了

小紙條的內容:

How Tired I am of this...
unbearable distance between us..
How I long for the toll of the recess bell..
Have you forgotten me? Grown mindless of me?
Tell me I am not writing into an abyss..
or that is what will become of my heart...

* abyss 是深淵的意思,
* recess bell 是下課鐘聲
*long for 渴望

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gulp down
狼吞虎嚥
Gulping down cold water immediately can cause stomach disconfort. 運動之後立刻狂灌冰水會造成胃部不適
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beverage
any type of drink except water （除水以外的）飲料
或是也可以用drinks這個字，比如說無酒精飲料稱為Soft Drinks。
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take a toll on + ...
造成...的損失(傷害或死亡)
Being overweight will take a toll on your health. 體重過重會危害妳的健康
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waistline
n. 腰圍
waist是"腰"的意思。
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substitute /'sʌbstəˈtut/
v. 取代
1. substitute A by B -- 以B代替A

2. substitute A for B -- 以A代替B
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berry
n. 莓
這個字有很多種組合，草莓 strawberry，藍莓 blueberry，黑莓 blackberry。總之這個字就是莓。
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pour
v. 傾倒
哦!這個字又出現了唷! pouring rain!
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mold
n. 模子
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freezer
n. 冷凍庫
順便複習一下，冰箱叫作refrigerator或是fridge。
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seasonal
a. 季節性的
1. seasonal fruit 季節性水果
2. seasonal flu 季節性感冒
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blender
n. 食物攪拌器
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puree /pju're/
n. (水果或蔬菜壓制成的) 醬或泥
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diabetes /daɪə'bitiz/
n. 糖尿病
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ulcers /'ʌlsɚ/
n. 潰瘍
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chronic
a. 慢性的
有一個長得很像的單字叫 chronicle，雖然很像意思卻差很多。chronicle 有編年史,日誌的意思。
前陣子的電影納尼亞傳奇就是用了這個單字 "The Chronicles of Narnia"
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in moderation
有節制地，適度地
Due to high blood pressure, I could only drink coffee in moderation. 因為罹患高血壓，我只能適量的喝咖啡。

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我找了一些做點心可能用到的材料名稱，還有一些甜點的名稱。

pecan 胡桃
pecan比核桃苦一點，質感細一些，是很好的甜點材料。
我在看影集的時候，裡面就有一個人物很喜歡吃pecan pie！

raisin 葡萄乾
妳不愛，妳說很臭的東西，哈。

oatmeal 燕麥粉；燕麥片
很常拿來做餅乾，加個葡萄乾或巧克力碎塊應該很棒！

muffins
"muffin是一種鬆餅，甜的鹹的什麼口味都有，也可以加入各種果實或是核果類。

基本上muffin的外表看起來和cupcake(杯子蛋糕)會有點像，畢竟用的都是這種烤模；不過muffin的質地比較粗糙，而且通常不會再多做裝飾；cupcake則往往被裝飾得很華麗，是派對上常見的點心。"(here)