When you take a bite of a fresh bell pepper, there is a satisfyingcrunch. Some people enjoy eating rawbell peppers as a snack with dipslike salsa or hummus. However, this vegetable is more than just a tastybite.
Studies show that bell peppers, like many fresh fruits and vegetables, have many health benefits and can help preventdiseases. This little vegetable helps people avoid catching a cold. It can lower the riskof heart disease and cancer. In addition, bell peppers can help protect our eyes. As we get older, our eyes may develop diseases like cataracts, which affect one's eyesight. Fortunately, bell peppers contain high levels of carotenoids, which are also found in carrots and pumpkins. These natural chemicals do a great job of improving one's eye health.
Some individuals may experience anemia, which happens when their blood is low inoxygen. This condition is caused by a lack of iron and can make people feel tired and weak. Eating bell peppers is a great way to fight this condition because they are high invitaminC, which helps the body absorbmore iron. With so many benefits, bell peppers are among some of the best choices to add to your meal.
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Words in Use
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satisfying
[ˋsætɪs͵faɪɪŋ]
a. 令人滿足／滿意的
This party is a total failure. Neither the food nor the music is satisfying.
這場派對真是糟透了。食物和音樂沒一樣令人滿意。
英檢中高
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raw
[rɔ]
a. 生的；未加工的
=
uncooked
=
unprocessed
Some vegetables can be eaten raw.
有些蔬菜可以生吃。
Indonesia used to export a lot of raw materials to Japan, including rubber and timber.
印尼過去曾輸出許多原料到日本，包括橡膠及木材。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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tasty
[ˋtestɪ]
a. 好吃的
=
yummy
=
delicious
My mother makes very tasty cakes.
我媽媽做的蛋糕很好吃。
高中 Level 3
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taste
[test]
n. 味道；一口；品味（不可數）
vt. 品嚐；體驗
vi. 嚐起來
=
experience
=
flavor
This fruit has a slightly bitter taste.
這種水果嚐起來有一點苦。
This fruit tastes slightly bitter.
這種水果嚐起來有一點苦。
Would you like to have a taste of this fruitcake?
你想要嚐一口這個水果蛋糕嗎？
We have similar taste in clothes.
我們對衣服的品味相似。
The tea tastes of lemon.
這茶嚐起來有檸檬味。
Taste the soup, and tell me if it is too salty. 嚐嚐這道湯，告訴我會不會太鹹。
If you have tasted success once, you can certainly do it again.
如果你曾嚐過一次成功的滋味，你一定能再做到。
高中 Level 1
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prevent
[prɪˋvɛnt]
vt. 阻止；預防，避免
=
stop
=
avoid
Robert’s sore legs prevented him from joining the marathon.
羅伯特腿痠使他無法參加馬拉松比賽。
Taking necessary precautions will prevent many accidents from happening.
採取必要的預防措施能防止許多意外的發生。
高中 Level 3
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risk
[rɪsk]
vt. 冒……的風險
n. 風險
Parents shouldn’t run the risk of leaving their children alone.
父母不應冒讓小孩獨處的風險。
The soldier risked his life trying to save his friend.
那位士兵冒著生命危險，企圖拯救他的朋友。
Jane’s father warns her not to risk traveling alone.
珍的爸爸警告她不要冒險獨自去旅行。
Rita’s mistake puther children at risk.
莉塔犯的錯使她的孩子遭受危險。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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fortunately
[ˋfɔɪtʃənɪtlɪ]
adv. 幸運地
=
luckily
Fortunately, Rex found the money he had lost. 很幸運地，雷克斯找到他遺失的錢。
高中 Level 4
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absorb
[əbˋsɔrb]
vt. 吸收；理解
Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。
I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。
I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作，因此沒聽到你在叫我。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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crunch
[krʌntʃ]
vi. 嘎吱地咬
n. 嘎吱的咬嚼聲
英檢中高
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dip
[dɪp]
vt. 浸泡
vi. 沉下，下降
n. 游泳（一會兒）；下跌；沾醬
三態
dip / dipped [dɪpt] / dipped [dɪpt]
=
sink
=
immerse
Mary dipped her handkerchief in soapy water and gently washed it.
瑪莉把手帕浸在肥皂水裡，輕柔地洗滌。
The price of airline tickets dips between September and November.
九月到十一月間，機票價格會下跌。
Fiona decided to take a dip in the swimming pool before dinner.
費歐娜決定在吃晚餐前先在游泳池裡游一會兒。
There was a dip in sales towards the end of the year.
銷售量接近年底時下滑了。
Helen’s favorite dip is made from tomatoes and onions.
海倫最喜歡的沾醬是用番茄和洋蔥調製成的。
高中 Level 3
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eyesight
[ˋaɪ͵saɪt]
n. 視力（不可數）
John has had poor eyesight ever since he was born.
約翰自出生視力就很差。
高中 Level 6
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oxygen
[ˋɑksədʒən]
n. 氧氣
Without oxygen, we would die.
沒有氧氣我們就會死掉。
高中 Level 4
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vitamin
[ˋvaɪtəmɪn]
n. 維他命
Vitamin C is crucial for healthy gums. 維他命 C 對牙齦的健康很重要。
♦ 介紹 as 作介詞和副詞連接詞的用法 1. 作介詞
as 作介詞時可表「作為⋯⋯」或「以⋯⋯的身分」，其後接名詞，如第一天文章第一段的用法。 例: As a parent, it is natural that John wants to protect his children.
為人父母，約翰想要保護他的小孩是很自然的事。
2. 作副詞連接詞
as 作副詞連接詞時，可表「隨著⋯⋯」，其後接主詞與動詞，形成副詞子句，修飾主要子句。第一天文章的第二段、第二天文章第一段及第二段即為此用法。 例: As we get older, we start to appreciate ourloved ones even more.
隨著年紀增長，我們開始更加珍惜我們所愛的人。
請將下列字詞組合成一正確通順的句子 ❶ The soil is too dry _________________________.
absorb / any / to / water ❷ White meat is considered healthier because it _____________________.
fat / low / in / is ❸ Oscar can’t stand _________________________ garlic.
the / of / taste / strong
答案:1. The soil is too dry to absorb any water.
2. White meat is considered healthier because it is low in fat.
3. Oscar can’t stand the strong taste of garlic.
