The Impact of Meat Consumption and the Mediterranean Diet
1. How Does Meat Consumption Affect Rainforests?
Rainforests are often cut down to create space for cattle farms, which supply meat for human consumption.
2. Why Is Excessive Meat Consumption Harmful?
Consuming too much meat can lead to diseases that cause thousands of deaths annually. It also negatively impacts the environment.
3. Arguments Used by Meat Producers to Defend Themselves (Two Examples)
- Most people already consume less meat than they should.
- Reducing meat consumption would have minimal impact.
- Red meat is beneficial for people’s health.
4. Is Eating Meat Twice a Week Bad for You?
FALSE: Health experts suggest that over 45,000 lives could be saved each year if everyone limited their meat consumption to no more than two or three times per week. (Lines 1 & 2)
5. Can Diets High in Meat Cause Heart Disease and Cancer?
TRUE: A widespread shift to low-meat diets could prevent 31,000 premature deaths from heart disease and 9,000 from cancer. (Lines 2 & 3)
6. Find a Word in the Text That Means “Distributed Over a Considerable Extent” (Adjective)
Widespread (Line 2)
7. Find a Synonym for “Illness” (Noun) in the Text
Disease (Line 3)
8. Find an Antonym for “Worse” (Adjective) in the Text
Better (Line 9)
9. Provide a Synonym for “Look After” (Verb) as Used in the Text (Line 7)
Take care of
10. Join the Following Sentences Using a Relative Pronoun and Make Necessary Changes:
John, who is an excellent pianist, plays professionally.
11. Complete the Following Conditional Sentence:
If we were taught to respect wildlife, the world would be a better place.
Conditional Sentence Structures:
- 1st Conditional: IF + PRESENT SIMPLE + FUTURE (WILL) + INFINITIVE or WILL + INFINITIVE IF + PRESENT SIMPLE
- 2nd Conditional: IF + PAST SIMPLE + WOULD/COULD/MIGHT + INFINITIVE or WOULD + INFINITIVE IF + PAST SIMPLE
- 3rd Conditional: IF + PAST PERFECT + WOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE or WOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE IF + PAST PERFECT
Eating Habits of Spanish People
My topic is eating habits, and I’d like to share my opinion on the eating habits of Spanish people. The first point I’d like to make is that these habits have changed in recent years. I believe there are two primary reasons for this. Firstly, some people don’t work near their homes, leaving them with insufficient time to go home for lunch. Consequently, they resort to eating quickly at fast-food restaurants like Burger King or McDonald’s, which don’t offer food as healthy as they claim. Secondly, this fast food is cheaper, and people prefer to eat it and save money due to the economic crisis.
The Mediterranean Diet
Regarding the Mediterranean diet, most experts agree that it’s particularly beneficial. I share this view because it possesses several healthy characteristics. For example, it emphasizes fresh vegetables, olive oil, and fruits like apples, bananas, peaches, and more. In my opinion, this diet is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and especially vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Additionally, it provides a good source of minerals.
Restaurants and “Healthier” Menus
Regarding restaurants that offer “healthier” menus, I’m not entirely convinced. I believe most restaurants prioritize offering affordable menus over controlling the quality of their food. However, it’s true that most restaurants include salad on their menus, which is a healthy option.
Concerns About Children’s and Teenagers’ Diets
I agree that doctors are worried about what children and teenagers eat. We frequently hear news reports about children with overweight problems. Doctors warn that this is detrimental as it could lead to chronic illnesses related to the cardiovascular system or cholesterol. I believe several measures could be taken to address this situation. For instance, the government should promote exercise and launch campaigns to educate people about the risks of an unhealthy diet. Regarding school dining rooms, I think the government should implement stricter controls over the food provided.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe people should be more mindful of their eating habits as they can significantly impact their quality of life. We have the Mediterranean diet readily available, so let’s take advantage of its health benefits!