跟读练习: Why Do We Need to Drink Water in the Morning? - English Podcast | Intermediate - 通过视频学习英语口语

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a podcast where we explore everyday topics while helping you improve your English.

Think about the first thing you usually do after waking up.

Maybe you check your phone, take a shower, make breakfast, or prepare a cup of coffee.

But there's one simple habit you might be forgetting, drinking water.

Today, we're asking an interesting question.

Why do we need to drink water in the morning?

Let's find out how this small habit can fit into a healthy daily routine.

Before we listen to today's conversation, take a moment to think about your own drinking habits.

First, what do you usually drink when you wake up?

Do you drink water, coffee, tea, juice, or nothing at all?

Second, how often do you feel thirsty in the morning?

Do you usually notice it right away, or do you only think about drinking when you become very thirsty?

And finally, what makes it difficult for you to drink enough water?

Are you too busy?

Do you forget?

Or do you simply prefer other drinks?

Keep these questions in mind as you listen to Oliver and Hannah.

Their conversation may give you a few simple ideas that you can try yourself.

Hannah, you look really tired today.

Did you sleep badly last night?

Not really.

I slept for about seven hours, but I woke up feeling thirsty and a little uncomfortable.

Did you drink any water this morning?

Actually, no. I was running late, so I got dressed, grabbed my bag, and left the house.

That's probably why you don't feel your best.

I always drink a glass of water when I wake up.

Really?

I usually go straight for coffee.

I can't imagine starting my morning without it.

I used to do the same thing, but I noticed that drinking some water first helped me feel more awake, especially after sleeping for several hours.

I know we need water during the day, but why is drinking it in the morning so important?

Think about it.

You've just spent the whole night sleeping without drinking anything.

Your body has continued to use water while you were asleep.

So, we're a little low on water when we wake up?

We can be.

You lose water through normal breathing and sweating during the night, even if you don't notice it.

That explains why I sometimes wake up with a dry mouth.

Exactly.

Drinking water in the morning is a simple way to start replacing the fluids your body has used overnight.

But does it really make a difference?

Sometimes I drink coffee first and feel fine.

You might feel fine, but water can still be useful.

When you're even mildly dehydrated, you may feel tired, have trouble concentrating, or get a headache.

I've definitely had mornings when I couldn't focus at work.

I usually blamed it on not getting enough sleep.

Sleep can be part of it, but not drinking enough water may also affect how you feel.

I guess I don't drink much water in the morning, because I don't feel thirsty.

That's common.

You don't always need to wait until you're very thirsty before drinking water.

So, how much should I drink when I wake up?

I don't think you need to force yourself to drink a huge amount.

A normal glass is a simple place to start.

Then you can continue drinking water throughout the day.

That's good, because I don't think I could drink a whole bottle as soon as I wake up.

Neither could I.

The goal isn't to make your morning uncomfortable.

It's just to get into a healthy habit.

What about drinking water before coffee?

Does that really matter?

For me, it helps.

I drink some water first, then I have my coffee.

That way, I don't start the day with only coffee.

I think that's my problem.

I drink coffee when I wake up, another cup when I get to work, and sometimes another one in the afternoon.

Do you drink much water during the day?

Honestly, not enough.

Sometimes I realize it's three in the afternoon, and I've barely had any.

That's a habit worth changing.

Your body needs water throughout the day, not just in the morning.

I think I forget because I'm busy.

When I'm working, I can sit at my desk for hours without thinking about drinking anything.

I used to have the same problem.

Then I started keeping a bottle of water next to my computer.

When I see it, I remember to drink.

That's actually a good idea.

I usually keep my phone next to me, but I never think about water.

You could even set a reminder if you need one.

Maybe I should.

I want to have more energy during the day, and I don't want to rely on coffee every time I feel tired.

That's a good reason to start.

Water isn't a magic solution for tiredness, but staying properly hydrated is an important part of taking care of yourself.

I like that it's simple.

I don't need to buy anything special or completely change my routine.

Exactly!

You can put a glass of water beside your bed at night so it's ready when you wake up.

That's smart.

Then I won't have an excuse in the morning.

And if you don't like plain water, you can try adding a little lemon, or simply drink it cold, if that's what you prefer.

I usually like cold water, so that should be easy.

Just remember that drinking water in the morning doesn't replace drinking enough throughout the rest of the day.

Right.

It's more about starting the day well and building a good habit.

Exactly.

Once it becomes part of your morning routine, you probably won't even think about it.

I'm going to try it tomorrow.

I'll drink a glass of water before I have my coffee.

Good plan.

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And keep a bottle on your desk at work.

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I'll do that too.

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Maybe I'll finally stop realizing at 3 o'clock that I haven't had any water.

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That would be a good improvement.

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Thanks, Oliver.

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I came in feeling tired, and now I have a new morning habit to try.

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You're welcome.

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Sometimes a small change in the morning can make it easier

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to take better care of yourself during the rest of the day.

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Alright, tomorrow morning, water first, coffee second.

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Exactly.

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Just don't forget the water.

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I won't.

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I'm putting the glass next to my bed tonight.

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Now let's look at five useful words and phrases from today's conversation.

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These expressions are helpful when you're talking about health, habits, and everyday routines.

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Feel your best.

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It means to feel healthy, comfortable and full of energy.

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For example, I don't feel my best when I don't get enough sleep.

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Drinking enough water helps me feel my best during the day.

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Mildly dehydrated.

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Mildly dehydrated.

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It means having less water in your body than you need, but not seriously.

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For example, you may feel tired when you're mildly dehydrated.

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It's easy to become mildly dehydrated when you're busy and forget to drink water.

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Get into a healthy habit.

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Get into a healthy habit.

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It means to start doing something regularly because it is good for you.

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For example, I'm trying to get into a healthy habit of walking every morning.

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Drinking water after I wake up is an easy habit to get into.

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Keep something next to you.

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Keep something next to you.

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It means to have something close to you so it is easy to see or use.

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For example, I keep a bottle of water next to my computer.

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She keeps her notebook next to her so she can write down new ideas.

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Rely on.

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Rely on.

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It means to depend on someone or something for help or support.

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For example, I don't want to rely on coffee whenever I feel tired.

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You shouldn't rely on reminders forever.

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Try to build the habit yourself.

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These phrases aren't only useful for talking about water.

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You can also use them when discussing exercise, sleep, food, work, and other healthy habits.

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Try to remember one or two of these expressions and use them in your own sentences.

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That's a great way to make new vocabulary part of your everyday English.

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Great.

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Now, let's listen to the conversation again.

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This time, try to notice these words and phrases when they appear in the conversation.

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Hannah, you look really tired today.

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Did you sleep badly last night?

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Not really.

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I slept for about seven hours, but I woke up feeling thirsty and a little uncomfortable.

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Did you drink any water this morning?

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Actually, no. I was running late, so I got dressed, grabbed my bag, and left the house.

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That's probably why you don't feel your best.

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I always drink a glass of water when I wake up.

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Really?

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I usually go straight for coffee.

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I can't imagine starting my morning without it.

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I used to do the same thing, but I noticed that drinking some water first helped me feel more awake, especially after sleeping for several hours.

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I know we need water during the day, but why is drinking it in the morning so important?

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Think about it.

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You've just spent the whole night sleeping without drinking anything.

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Your body has continued to use water while you were asleep.

164

So we're a little low on water when we wake up?

165

We can be.

166

You lose water through normal breathing and sweating during the night, even if you don't notice it.

167

That explains why I sometimes wake up with a dry mouth.

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Exactly.

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Drinking water in the morning is a simple way to start replacing the fluids your body has used overnight.

170

But does it really make a difference?

171

Sometimes I drink coffee first and feel fine.

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You might feel fine, but water can still be useful.

173

When you're even mildly dehydrated, you may feel tired, have trouble concentrating, or get a headache.

174

I've definitely had mornings when I couldn't focus at work.

175

I usually blamed it on not getting enough sleep.

176

Sleep can be part of it, but not drinking enough water may also affect how you feel.

177

I guess I don't drink much water in the morning, because I don't feel thirsty.

178

That's common.

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You don't always need to wait until you're very thirsty before drinking water.

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So, how much should I drink when I wake up?

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I don't think you need to force yourself to drink a huge amount.

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A normal glass is a simple place to start.

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Then you can continue drinking water throughout the day.

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That's good, because I don't think I could drink a whole bottle as soon as I wake up.

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Neither could I.

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The goal isn't to make your morning uncomfortable.

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It's just to get into a healthy habit.

188

What about drinking water before coffee?

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Does that really matter?

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For me, it helps.

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I drink some water first, then I have my coffee.

192

That way, I don't start the day with only coffee.

193

I think that's my problem.

194

I drink coffee when I wake up, another cup when I get to work, and sometimes another one in the afternoon.

195

Do you drink much water during the day?

196

Honestly, not enough.

197

Sometimes I realize it's 3 in the afternoon, and I've barely had any.

198

That's a habit worth changing.

199

Your body needs water throughout the day, not just in the morning.

200

I think I forget because I'm busy.

201

When I'm working, I can sit at my desk for hours without thinking about drinking anything.

202

I used to have the same problem.

203

Then I started keeping a bottle of water next to my computer.

204

When I see it, I remember to drink.

205

That's actually a good idea.

206

I usually keep my phone next to me, but I never think about water.

207

You could even set a reminder if you need one.

208

Maybe I should.

209

I want to have more energy during the day, and I don't want to rely on coffee every time I feel tired.

210

That's a good reason to start.

211

Water isn't a magic solution for tiredness, but staying properly hydrated is an important part of taking care of yourself.

212

I like that it's simple.

213

I don't need to buy anything special or completely change my routine.

214

Exactly.

215

You can put a glass of water beside your bed at night so it's ready when you wake up.

216

That's smart.

217

Then I won't have an excuse in the morning.

218

And if you don't like plain water, you can try adding a little lemon, or simply drink it cold, if that's what you prefer.

219

I usually like cold water, so that should be easy.

220

Just remember that drinking water in the morning doesn't replace drinking enough throughout the rest of the day.

221

Right.

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It's more about starting the day well and building a good habit.

223

Exactly.

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Once it becomes part of your morning routine, you probably won't even think about it.

225

I'm going to try it tomorrow.

226

I'll drink a glass of water before I have my coffee.

227

Good plan.

228

And keep a bottle on your desk at work.

229

I'll do that too.

230

Maybe I'll finally stop realizing at 3 o'clock that I haven't had any water.

231

That would be a good improvement.

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Thanks, Oliver.

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I came in feeling tired, and now I have a new morning habit to try.

234

You're welcome.

235

Sometimes a small change in the morning can make it easier

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to take better care of yourself during the rest of the day.

237

Alright, tomorrow morning, water first, coffee second.

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Exactly.

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Just don't forget the water.

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I won't.

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I'm putting the glass next to my bed tonight.

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Now let's check your understanding of today's conversation with a few questions.

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First, why does Hannah feel tired and uncomfortable at the beginning of the conversation?

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She didn't drink any water after waking up because she was running late.

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She also usually starts her morning with coffee instead of water.

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Second, what simple solution does Oliver suggest for Hannah's busy mornings?

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He suggests keeping a bottle of water next to her computer.

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He also recommends putting a glass of water beside her bed so it's ready when she wakes up.

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And here's the final question.

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What new habits does Hannah decide to try?

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She decides to drink a glass of water before having her coffee and to keep water at her desk during the day.

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Now think about yourself.

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What could help you remember to drink more water?

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A bottle on your desk, a reminder on your phone, or simply a glass beside your bed.

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Here's an interesting fact about water and our daily habits.

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Your body doesn't stop using water while you're sleeping.

257

You continue to lose small amounts of water through breathing and sweating during the night.

258

That's one reason you might wake up with a dry mouth or feel thirsty in the morning.

259

But here's something important.

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Drinking water in the morning isn't a special treatment or a magic solution for every health problem.

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Your body needs water throughout the entire day.

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In fact, one of the easiest ways to drink more water is to make it visible and convenient.

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If a bottle is sitting next to your computer, you're more likely to remember it.

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If it's hidden in a bag, you may forget about it.

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So, instead of depending only on willpower, make the healthy choice easier.

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Put some water where you can see it, take small drinks during the day, and let the habit become part of your routine.

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And that brings us to the end of today's episode of English on the Go.

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Why do we need to drink water in the morning?

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Today, we talked about why drinking water after waking up can be a simple way to begin your day

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and build a healthier routine.

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We also learned some useful expressions, such as, feel your best, get into a healthy habit, and rely on.

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Remember, you don't have to make a big change.

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Sometimes, a small habit is easier to follow and can become part of your daily routine.

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So, tomorrow morning, why not try water first and coffee second?

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Thanks for listening, keep practicing your English, and I'll see you next time.

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