Read the text and do the tasks. 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.
1. If you want to see this doctor, you have to get an official…appointment………APPOINT
2. When Meg was in Rome last year, she went…clubbing…………. CLUB
every night.
3. She …behaves in a very responsible way.
4. Last night we spent about two hours discussing the importance
of politics in our life.
5. When you’re camping, it’s necessary to know which direction
the wind is coming from.
6. Some members of the class refused to participate in the
discussion.
II
1. She’s so clever; she’s incapable of failing an exam. CAPABLE
2. Don’t you know that it’s illegal to travel without LEGAL
a ticket?
3. He was quite unattractive as a baby, but now he’s very ATTRACTIVE
good looking.
4. That’s a really rude thing to say! I didn’t expect you to be so impolite
5. Life is so unfair! My parents blame me for everything! FAIR
6. My stepbrother is really dishonest because he cheats in tests HONEST
and tells lies.
7. I love all my brothers and sisters because they are never unkind
to me.
8. Don’t talk about money; it’s irrelevant. We are fighting RELEVANT
about sharing a bedroom.
2. you I not play I your best game. (yet) - You naven't play your best game yet.
3. I I buy I the tickets. (by the time of their arrival) - I had bought the tickets by the time of their arrival.
4. I I visit I a game of cricket. (when I was in London last year) - I have visited a game of cricket when I was in London last year.
5. The coach I talk I tohim. (yesterday) - The coach talked to him yesterday.
6. I I write I an email to the sponsor. (just) - I have just written an email to the sponsor.
7. According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games I to be founded I by Heracles, the son of Zeus. - According to legend, the ancient Olympic Games were founded by Heracles, the son of Zeus.
8. I I participate l in two competitions. (since I began exercising) - I have participated in two competitions since I began exercising.
9. We I hear I the news about your wins. (already) - We already have heard the news about your wins.
10. Over 10,000 athletes I take part I in the Olympic Games. (last year) - Over 10 000 athletes took part in the Olympic Games last year.