Task 2 (Cause-effect). Why is fast-food so popular in the UAE?

What are some of the implications for society?

Fast-food and the UAE: Essay Outline

Introduction:
Past: people used to eat...
Present: what people eat now
Topic/Thesis: this change has had many effects.
Causes:
Topic/Thesis: There are many reasons for...

Causes (3)
Lifestyle
 many people working, no time
 women working

Money
 
 Many young people with money

Modern life
   try new things
 advertising

Effects:
Topic/Thesis: This change has serious effects

Effects  (3) Health

 Obesity
 Diabetes, high blood pressure
 less productive
 women working

Family
 Families not eating together, talking

Economy
   Waste of money
 Money goes outside UAE

Conclusion:
Topic/Thesis: Fast food is quick and tasty, but has effects
Future: People should choose carefully what they eat

Cause-effect model answer

Why is fast-food so popular in the UAE? What are some of the implications for society?

Fast-food and the UAE

Past: In the past people in the UAE used to eat healthy, freshly prepared food with their families in
the home. Present: Today however, many people, particularly young people, prefer to eat fast food
such as hamburgers, fried chicken, shawarma, or pizza. TOPIC SENTENCE: There are many
reasons why this change has occurred, and fast-food also has some serious effects on individuals
and society.

Causes Topic Sentence: There are many reasons for the popularity of fast food. Cause 1: One of
the main reasons is the change in lifestyle. Example 1: Many people, men and women, in the UAE
are working long hours, shifts, or extended school days. They don’t have time to find ingredients or
prepare good food for family meals. Cause 2: Another cause is the huge number of young, affluent
people in the UAE. Example 2: The rapid development of the country has meant that young people,
who comprise over 75% of the population, have money to spend. Cause 3: A third reason is
advertising. Example 3: The UAE is a very modern, free-market country, with all forms of media
such as the Internet and satellite television, and people like to try new products and different kinds
of fast food.

Effects Topic Sentence: However, this change in diet can have some serious effects. Effect 1: One
effect is on health. Example 1: Many individuals in the UAE are becoming obese. These people
will be less productive and have conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Effect 2: Another
result of fast food is the loss of the family tradition of eating together. Example 2: Children and
adults rarely eat together now, and thus have fewer opportunities to talk. Effect 3: A final effect is
economic. Example 3a: Although fast food is not very expensive, it is more expensive than
cooking properly for yourself.

Conclusion. Summary: In conclusion, although fast food is convenient and a tasty addition to a
diet, it can have serious health and social effects. Future statement: People should learn to choose
fast food carefully and remember the pleasure of eating good food in good company.

Cause-effect model answer

Why is fast-food so popular in the UAE? What are some of the implications for society?

Fast-food and the UAE

In the past people in the UAE used to eat healthy, freshly prepared food with their families
in the home. Today however, many people, particularly young people, prefer to eat fast food such as
hamburgers, fried chicken, shawarma, or pizza. There are many reasons why this change has
occurred, and fast-food also has some serious effects on individuals and society.

There are many reasons for the popularity of fast food. One of the main reasons is the
change in lifestyle. Many people, men and women, in the UAE are working long hours, shifts, or
extended school days. They don’t have time to find ingredients or prepare good food. Another cause
is the huge number of young, affluent people in the UAE. The rapid development of the country has
meant that young people, who comprise over 75% of the population, have money to spend. A third
reason is advertising. The UAE is a very modern, free-market country, with all forms of media such
as the Internet and satellite television, and people like to try new products and different kinds of fast
food.

However, this change in diet can have some serious effects. One effect is on health. Many
individuals in the UAE are becoming obese. These people will be less productive and have
conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Another result of fast food is the loss of the family
tradition of eating together. Children and adults rarely eat together now, and thus have fewer
opportunities to talk. A final effect is economic. Although fast food is not very expensive, it is more
expensive than cooking properly for yourself.

In conclusion, although fast food is convenient and a tasty addition to a diet, it can have
serious health and social effects. People should learn to choose fast food carefully and remember
the pleasure of eating good food in good company.

OUTLINE

Introduction

General statement (past & present condition)

Topic sentence ___________________________________________________________________

Body

Paragraph 2 (Causes)

Reason 1 ________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Reason 2 ________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Reason 1 ________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Paragraph 3 (Effects)

Effect 1 _________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Effect 2 _________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Effect 3 _________________________________________________________________________

Example (supporting information) ____________________________________________________

Conclusion

Summary ________________________________________________________________________

Future statement __________________________________________________________________