這份考題是台灣公家某單位的英語能力考試，
讀完覺得可以去考考看。（當然還有其他專業課目啦～）
這篇考題比雅思簡單多，只能說準備雅思可以應付很多考試。
Coffee has a long history of being blamed for many ills－from stunting your growth to claims that it causes heart disease and cancer. 16 recent research indicates that coffee may not be so bad after all. So which is it－good or bad? The best answer may be that for most people the health benefits outweigh the risks.
Recent studies have generally found no connection between coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. 17 , most studies find an association between coffee consumption and decreased overall mortality and possibly cardiovascular mortality, although this may not be true in younger people who drink large amounts of coffee.
Why the apparent reversal in the thinking about coffee? Earlier studies didn’t always take into account that known high-risk behaviors, such as smoking and physical inactivity, tended to be more common among heavy coffee drinkers at that time.
Studies have shown that coffee may have health benefits, including protecting 18 Parkinson’s disease, Type II diabetes and liver disease, including liver cancer. It also appears to improve cognitive function and decrease the risk of depression.
However, the research 19 to bear out some risks. High consumption of unfiltered coffee (boiled or espresso) has been associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels. And some studies found that two or more cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of heart disease in people with a specific－and fairly common－genetic mutation that slows the breakdown of caffeine in the body.
Although coffee may have fewer risks compared with benefits, keep in mind that other beverages, such as milk and some fruit juices, contain nutrients that coffee 20 . Also, adding cream and sugar to your coffee adds more fat and calories. Some coffee drinks contain more than 500 calories.
