Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- College is a time when many try alcohol.
- Binge drinking can cause serious harm.
- Researchers asked parents and students about drinking.
- Heavy episodic drinking means four or more drinks for women.
- For men it means five or more drinks.
- Parents who are more permissive link to Greek groups.
- Students in fraternities or sororities face higher risk.
- Programs can help parents set rules and talk about risks.
- The first college year is a very risky time.
- Source: Washington State University is listed.
Difficult words
- binge drinking — many alcoholic drinks in a short time
- harm — serious physical or mental injury or damage
- permissive — not strict, allows more freedom
- fraternity — a student group of men at a collegefraternities
- risk — possibility of harm or danger
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Discussion questions
- Have you talked with a parent about alcohol?
- Do you know students in fraternities or sororities?
- Is the first college year a risky time for students?
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