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Read the text below and answer questions 17 to 24,
Soft Drinks
By: Jacques Perez
Soft drinks are always a choice for us, especially when we are growing up. As
teenagers, we have the tendency to guzzle any soft drink we can get our hands
on without thinking of the repercussions it has on our health. The top three
favourites will still be the ever-famous Coca-Cola, followed by Pepsi and F&N
drinks. Nevertheless, we have to consider what is in a soft drink first.
For one, a can of soft drink contains more sugar than an average person
should consume a day. This is keeping in mind that the drink is also diluted with
other chemicals such as colouring and sweeteners. Many evidences have shown
that a simple can of our daily soft drink contains up to nine scoops of sugar. This
amount of sugar has been researched thoroughly and proven by many chemists
and physicians of its ill effects on the human body.
With this at risk, we knowingly commit to these sugary drinks in spite of being
warned about the hazards it contains. The government and many other health
organisations has shown support to detest the production and consumption
of sugar. Yet, these huge conglomerates always turn a deaf ear as the revenue
which they reap from the sales of such products is too high.Questions 17-24
Complete the following graphic organiser.
Choose no more than three words and/or number from the text for each answer
For each question, write your answer in the space provided.
Soft Drinks
Top 3 soft drinks:
Containsmore20_______thantheaveragedailyconsumption
fora person.
Acan of soft drinks contains 21 of sugar.
Chemicals included in soft drinks:
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The ill effects of soft drinks have been proven by many
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