Unit 3: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 28
Government experts in the UK have set targets for the food industry to cut the amount of calories in its produce, in an attempt to tackle obesity.
Activity 1
News Review
Britain must diet, say health officials
Health officials in the UK are asking the food industry to cut the calories in its products in an attempt to reduce the rate of obesity in the UK.
Language challenge
Top health officials say that Britain is too fat and needs to lose weight. Which of these phrases does NOT refer to the aim of most dieters?
a) slim down
b) shed weight
c) bulk out
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The story
Health officials have called on the food industry to cut the calorie content of their products to help combat obesity. Public Health England has set the target of a 20% reduction by 2024 for restaurant, retailers and manufacturers. If it isn’t achieved, the government has said legislation is an option.
Vocabulary
drive
organised attempt to achieve something
excess
an amount more than necessary
creep
slow gradual change or growth
To do
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News Review quiz
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
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The correct word begins with 'o'.Question 1 of 3
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Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
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'Creep' refers to slow, gradual movement or growth.Question 2 of 3
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Dan said his father cleans the house - can you remember his words?Question 3 of 3
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Language challenge - answer
'bulk out' means 'get bigger and heavier'. 'Slim down' and 'shed weight' both refer to weight loss, which is the aim of most dieters.
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