Question

WHY DON’T BRITISH SCHOOLCHILDREN WANT TO EAT FRUIT AND VEGETABLES? There are many problems that British schools are facing today. One of them is making sure that schoolchildren eat healthy food. Gone are the days when children were thrilled with excitement at the thought of Christmas treats like oranges and tangerines or simple desserts like rice pudding. Nowadays any fruit and vegetables under the sun can be bought in supermarkets all the year round. There is only one problem with that — fruit and vegetables that are bought out of season have very little taste. On the contrary, sugar drinks like Coke and numerous varieties of flavoured crisps are full of flavour — and chemicals additives! Also, most British mums of today work full time and the last thing they want to do when they get home is cook. Supermarkets are here to «help» — pre-package and ready-made meals have filled their shelves. As a result, many schoolchildren would rather go hungry than eat fruit or vegetables instead of the more familiar crisps, burgers and chips. There’s nothing wrong with having a can of Coke every now and then but four cans a day is asking for trouble. Did you know that a can of Coke contains about eight teaspoons of sugar and artificial sweeteners? As a result, many modern kids suffer from such illnesses as diabetes, cancer and tooth decay. And, of course, there are more and more children who are extremely overweight. In Britain, children can either choose to bring their own lunch or buy their lunch at school. Children from poorer families can have free school dinners but many of them don’t take them for various reasons. Say if the following statements true or false. 1. Many years ago children couldn’t even dream about pineapples. 2. Nowadays you can buy pineapples when you wish. 3. In supermarkets fruit and vegetables are tasty and full of vitamins all the year round. 4. A lot of pre-package and ready-made meals contain chemical additives. 5. Many schoolchildren would rather eat some salad than stay hungry. 6. You should never have Coke. It’s harmful. 7. Coke contains a lot of unhealthy things. 8. Fast food and Coke can cause dangerous illnesses and overweight. 9. In Britain children can have lunch only at school. Complete the sentences. Tastiest, illnesses, tastier, chemicals, cooking, healthy 1. Children should have only ... without... . 2. Many years ago fruit and vegetables were ... than nowadays they are. 3. The ... meal is that one which you’ve done yourself just before serving. 4. An ad says: «You have no time for ...? Come to our supermarket — we’ll help you!» 5. Cola can cause many ... . Answer the questions. 1. Why don’t children like fruit and vegetables nowadays? 2. Why do most mums prefer ready-made meals? 3. What is wrong with Cola? 4. What is the reason of different illnesses and overweight among children?

Answer 1

Ответ:

Надеюсь, что помогла и все правильно сказала)

Объяснение:

1) 1. T

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. T

6. T

7. T

8. T

9. F

2) 1. healthy, chemicals

2. tastier

3. tastiest

4. cooking

5. illnesses

3) 1. Firstly, the vegetables and fruit aren't tasty. And the children eat vegetables and fruit and stay hungry.

2. Because they work a lot.

3. Cola contains a lot of unhealthy things and can cause a lot of illnesses.

4. Fast food.

Answer 2

1. Many children don't like fruit and vegetables nowadays because they are readily available all year round in supermarkets, but the out-of-season produce often lacks taste. In contrast, sugary drinks and flavored crisps are more appealing in terms of taste and flavor.

2. Most mums prefer ready-made meals because they work full time and cooking can be time-consuming. Supermarkets offer pre-packaged and ready-made meals as a convenient solution for busy parents.

3. Cola is considered harmful because it contains a high amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners. A can of Coke, for example, contains about eight teaspoons of sugar and artificial additives. Consuming excessive amounts of sugary drinks like Cola can lead to health issues such as diabetes, cancer, tooth decay, and weight gain.

4. The consumption of fast food and sugary drinks like Cola, along with a lack of balanced nutrition from fruits and vegetables, can contribute to various health problems among children. These issues include dangerous illnesses like diabetes, cancer, tooth decay, and overweight or obesity.

Complete the sentences:

1. Children should have only healthy food without chemicals.
2. Many years ago, fruit and vegetables were tastier than they are nowadays.
3. The tastiest meal is the one which you've cooked yourself just before serving.
4. An ad says: "You have no time for cooking? Come to our supermarket — we'll help you!"
5. Cola can cause many illnesses.

Answer the questions:

1. Children don't like fruit and vegetables nowadays because out-of-season produce lacks taste, while sugary drinks and flavored crisps are more appealing in terms of flavor.

2. Most mums prefer ready-made meals because they work full time and find cooking time-consuming. Supermarkets offer pre-packaged and ready-made meals as a convenient solution for busy parents.

3. Cola is considered harmful due to its high sugar content and artificial additives. Consuming excessive amounts of sugary drinks like Cola can lead to health issues such as diabetes, cancer, tooth decay, and weight gain.

4. The consumption of fast food and sugary drinks, along with a lack of balanced nutrition from fruits and vegetables, is a major reason for various illnesses and overweight among children.