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Coffee has long been the subject of research due to its popularity as
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Coffee has long been the subject of research due to its popularity as an early-morning pick-me-up and its distinct taste and aroma. Although it has often been laden with a reputation for being potentially unhealthy, many studies have shown that the opposite is true; in fact, coffee has been tied to a wide range of benefits. The acid in coffee can contribute to heartburn, and the caffeine can raise blood pressure, but when consumed in moderation (a few regular cups a day), these disadvantages are minimized.
Although coffee was once linked to cancer, that association has long been dispelled. Instead, coffee may contribute to the prevention of certain types of cancers due to its high volume of antioxidants. Minerals found in coffee, like magnesium and chromium, help the body control blood sugar by influencing insulin, and this may contribute to preventing diabetes. Similarly, although researchers aren’t sure why, coffee drinkers seem to have a better chance than do non–coffee drinkers of fighting off Parkinson’s disease and dementia as they age. In the short term, coffee is low in calories, stimulates alertness and concentration, and, for some people, lengthens their attention spans.
Although coffee was once linked to cancer, that association has long been dispelled. Instead, coffee may contribute to the prevention of certain types of cancers due to its high volume of antioxidants. Minerals found in coffee, like magnesium and chromium, help the body control blood sugar by influencing insulin, and this may contribute to preventing diabetes. Similarly, although researchers aren’t sure why, coffee drinkers seem to have a better chance than do non–coffee drinkers of fighting off Parkinson’s disease and dementia as they age. In the short term, coffee is low in calories, stimulates alertness and concentration, and, for some people, lengthens their attention spans.
1. Which statement best summarizes the reading passage?
A. The more coffee a person consumes, the healthier he or she will be.
B. The benefits of drinking coffee appear to outweigh the disadvantages.
C. Drinking coffee can prevent Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
D. Coffee consumption is unrelated to the incidence of cancer.
E. Caffeine is the cause of high blood pressure.
2. What can you infer from the passage?
I. Decaffeinated coffee offers the same benefits as caffeinated coffee.
II. If berries are high in antioxidants, they may help prevent cancer.
III. Insulin has an effect on diabetes.
3. The author would most likely disagree with which of the following statements?
I. Stimulants are inherently bad for the human body.
II. It is possible for coffee to be a part of a healthy diet.
III. Decaffeinated coffee does not have the same benefits as caffeinated coffee.
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Re: Coffee has long been the subject of research due to its popularity as
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03 Jul 2025, 04:30
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While the passage does recognize one downside of caffeine as a stimulant (high blood pressure), it also points out a handful of benefits (higher levels of alertness and concentration as well as longer attention spans). Therefore, the author is likely to disagree with choice (A). It is likely that the author would agree with choice (B), since coffee has been "tied to a wide range of benefits." Although there is no evidence to say that the author would agree with choice ( $\mathbf{C}$ ), because the author doesn't address research on different types of coffee, you can't infer anything about whether or not the author would disagree with that statement.
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While the passage does recognize one downside of caffeine as a stimulant (high blood pressure), it also points out a handful of benefits (higher levels of alertness and concentration as well as longer attention spans). Therefore, the author is likely to disagree with choice (A). It is likely that the author would agree with choice (B), since coffee has been "tied to a wide range of benefits." Although there is no evidence to say that the author would agree with choice ( $\mathbf{C}$ ), because the author doesn't address research on different types of coffee, you can't infer anything about whether or not the author would disagree with that statement.
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02 Jul 2025, 11:22
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Coffee has long been the subject of research due to its popularity as an early-morning pick-me-up and its distinct taste and aroma. Although it has often been laden with a reputation for being potentially unhealthy, many studies have shown that the opposite is true; in fact, coffee has been tied to a wide range of benefits. The acid in coffee can contribute to heartburn, and the caffeine can raise blood pressure, but when consumed in moderation (a few regular cups a day), these disadvantages are minimized.
Although coffee was once linked to cancer, that association has long been dispelled. Instead, coffee may contribute to the prevention of certain types of cancers due to its high volume of antioxidants. Minerals found in coffee, like magnesium and chromium, help the body control blood sugar by influencing insulin, and this may contribute to preventing diabetes. Similarly, although researchers aren’t sure why, coffee drinkers seem to have a better chance than do non–coffee drinkers of fighting off Parkinson’s disease and dementia as they age. In the short term, coffee is low in calories, stimulates alertness and concentration, and, for some people, lengthens their attention spans.
Although coffee was once linked to cancer, that association has long been dispelled. Instead, coffee may contribute to the prevention of certain types of cancers due to its high volume of antioxidants. Minerals found in coffee, like magnesium and chromium, help the body control blood sugar by influencing insulin, and this may contribute to preventing diabetes. Similarly, although researchers aren’t sure why, coffee drinkers seem to have a better chance than do non–coffee drinkers of fighting off Parkinson’s disease and dementia as they age. In the short term, coffee is low in calories, stimulates alertness and concentration, and, for some people, lengthens their attention spans.
1. Which statement best summarizes the reading passage?
A. The more coffee a person consumes, the healthier he or she will be.
B. The benefits of drinking coffee appear to outweigh the disadvantages.
C. Drinking coffee can prevent Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
D. Coffee consumption is unrelated to the incidence of cancer.
E. Caffeine is the cause of high blood pressure.
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2. What can you infer from the passage?
I. Decaffeinated coffee offers the same benefits as caffeinated coffee.
II. If berries are high in antioxidants, they may help prevent cancer.
III. Insulin has an effect on diabetes.
3. The author would most likely disagree with which of the following statements?
I. Stimulants are inherently bad for the human body.
II. It is possible for coffee to be a part of a healthy diet.
III. Decaffeinated coffee does not have the same benefits as caffeinated coffee.
