44 Put the sentences below in the right order to create a coherent paragraph. Identify the topic sentence. Then decide which example deals with which content point. Example 1 6 a Whenever people use media, be it the internet, television or print, they are constantly exposed to advertisements. b What is more, advertisements for healthy snacks could subconsciously trick people into consuming healthier food. c Banning sweet advertisements would be an effective long-term solution to reduce people’s sugar intake. d Therefore, fewer advertisements for sugary products will most likely decrease the number of these goods being purchased. e Many of these feature sugary products and, naturally, the more of them consumers see, the higher the chance that they will buy them. 1 Example 2 a It makes good sense to encourage them early on to live a healthy lifestyle and educate them about its advantages. b Alternatively, a more successful idea may be to raise awareness of healthy habits in school-age children. c It would be most effective to give them some practical experience, for example in cooking workshops where young people learn to prepare healthy meals they can enjoy. d Of course, it is not sufficient to simply tell them to stop eating sweets. Example 3 a Consumers will look for the cheapest options available, thereby purchasing low-quality products, which will almost certainly be unhealthy. b It could be argued that increasing taxes on sugary products will encourage fewer customers to buy them, but, in fact, the opposite will be the case. c This way higher taxes on sweets would not be necessary. d To ensure people’s health, prices for nutritious products such as vegetables and fruits should be lowered to make them more appealing. Decide which of the two conclusions below is the better one. Give reasons. 7 a In conclusion, it cannot be denied that sugary products pose a severe risk to our society’s health. However, solutions can be found. Higher taxation on sweets, restrictions on advertising for certain products and health-oriented education at school all present effective ways to reduce the average sugar intake per person. b Summing up, sugar consumption is a major issue in our society. It may trigger overweight, high blood pressure and other illnesses. However, the problem could be solved if governments raised taxes on all foods containing sugar. Writing Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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