The study had several issues. Small sample sizes made it hard to draw __7__ conclusions. Additionally, taking a __8__ like pure MSG on an empty stomach is likely to make a person ill in any case. Choosing individuals who already had a history of the symptoms could have created a bias because they were likely to __9__ the reactions again.
When real scientific research on the effects of MSG was eventually done, many of the myths surrounding it were proven __10__. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other global organizations have found MSG safe to eat. Today, MSG is recognized as a safe ingredient, highlighting the power of science to challenge misleading myths.
這項研究有好幾個問題。因為樣本數很少而難以得出可靠的結論。此外，在空腹的狀況下食用純味精等物質，無論如何都可能會讓人感到不適。選擇已經有症狀史的人可能會產生偏差，因為他們很有可能會再次經歷這些反應。
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在終於有了針對味精所產生之影響的純正科學研究後，許多與味精有關的迷思被證實是錯的。美國食品藥物管理局和其他全球性組織皆發現味精是可以安全食用的。如今，味精被認為是一種安全食材，凸顯了科學可以挑戰誤導性迷思的力量。
What Did You Learn?
(A) false (B) reputation (C) consumed
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(D) reliable (E) mask
(F) unwell (G) criticized (H) experience
(I) identified (J) substance
答案：
1. B 2. I 3. G 4. F 5. C
6. E 7. D 8. J 9. H 10. A
Word in Use
4. experiment n. 實驗
We tried a new experiment to test the effect of light on plants.
我們嘗試了一項新實驗來測試光對植物的影響。
5. reaction n. 反應
Fiona’s reaction to the medicine made her skin itchy.
費歐娜對那款藥物起了反應，因而皮膚發癢。
Practical Phrases
4. on an empty stomach 在空腹的狀態下
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can cause a stomachache.
空腹喝咖啡可能會引發胃痛。
5. be recognized as... 被認為是……
Ronald is recognized as the best student in the class.
羅納德被認為是班上最棒的學生。
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