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The real reason cheese is yellow

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Learning Stats

B1

CEFR Level

1,037

Total Words

408

Unique Words

4/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 39%

Subtitles (145 segments)

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This is a story about a lie that we've been told

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our whole lives.

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It's a story about marketing,

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economics, science and biology.

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And most importantly, It's about why a lot of cheese is orange.

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Cheesemaking basically starts here.

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I know it seems like we're starting

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a little bit early on in the process, but

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hang in there with me.

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animals like cows.

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buffalo, goats, sheep

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They naturally eat grass,

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which gives them the nutrients they need to produce milk.

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and that milk gets turned into cheese.

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That is one vascular utter by the way.

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Key Vocabulary (13)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

love A1 verb

To feel a strong affection for someone, such as a family member or partner. It also means to have a very great interest in or pleasure from an activity or thing.

milk A1 noun

Milk is a white liquid produced by female mammals, such as cows and goats, used as food by humans. It is commonly consumed as a drink or used as an ingredient in various recipes like cereal, coffee, and cakes.

"The milk is important."

cheese A1 noun

A solid food made from the pressed curds of milk, often flavored and aged. It is a common dairy product used in sandwiches, pizzas, and many cooked dishes around the world.

"The cheese is important."

yellow A1 noun

Yellow is a bright color like the sun or a ripe lemon. It is one of the primary colors and is often associated with happiness, energy, and warmth.

"The yellow is important."

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