Unit 3 Test "Ban the Ban!" Review

1. Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …”?

• He was a three-term mayor of New York City.
• He tried to implement a law banning large sodas.
• He appointed the members of the New York Board of Health.

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2. Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a Problem but …”? Choose TWO options.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
• Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.
• The government should be more eager to get involved in people’s choices.
• Obesity, along with soda’s contribution to it, needs to be addressed by legal action.
• People have no control when given the option to consume sugar, especially sugary drinks.

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3. According to “Soda’s a Problem but …,” how does the proposed law regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented? Choose TWO options.

• Public smoking poses a danger to others, whereas drinking soda does not.
• The smoking ban had full public support, but the soda regulations were opposed.
• The city’s Board of Health unanimously approved the smoking ban but voted against the soda limits.
• People are able to control their urge to smoke but are compelled to drink large-sized sugary drinks.
• The smoking ban limits where smoking can take place, not how many cigarettes can be purchased at one time.

4. According to “Soda’s a Problem but…,” which is a main reason the ban on large sodas failed to be approved?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement the law statewide.
• Fruit juice, especially apple juice, has as many calories as soda.
• The number of contradictions within the law made it impossible to enact.
• People who really wanted more soda could simply buy two smaller drinks.

5. If a plan is "implemented", which of the following MUST be true?

• The plan is a good idea.
• People voted on the plan.
• The plan is carried out.
• People will question the plan.

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6. Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?

• goals
• beliefs
• friends
• tools

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7. Which of the following MOST CLEARLY presents a reason for someone to intervene? Base your answer on the meaning of intervene.

• to stop kids from fighting over a toy
• to show interest in a new hobby or activity
• to ask an adult for permission to do something
• to question whether a person is telling the truth

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8. Part A. Which is the best evaluation of the support given for the claim in "Ban the Ban?"

• The reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant.
• The reasoning is logical but more relevant evidence is needed.
• The reasoning is questionable but the evidence is relevant.
• The reasoning is unsound and the evidence is irrelevant.

8. Part B. Which of the following questions from the text provide the BEST example of the answer in Part A.

• I respect being given information that enables me to make an informed decision.
• I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.
• Remember the days when New York was a really cool and fun place to live?
• Well, it is our responsibility to fight back, too.

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9. Part A. Which BEST describes how the author of "Soda's a Problem but..." feels about the soda ban?

• She finds the politician supporting it admirable.
• She does not think it will be very helpful.
• She thinks it is a worthy goal of government.
• She believes it is full of inconsistencies.

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