Ban the Ban/Soda's a Problem

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.

• He implemented a law banning smoking in public places in New York City.

Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’sa Problem but …”?

Choose two options.

• The government should be more eager to get involved in people’s choices

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.

• 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.

• Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.

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 butvoted against the soda limits.

• People are able to control their urge to smoke but are compelled to drinklarge-sized sugary drinks.

• The smoking ban limits where smoking can take place, not how many cigarettes can be purchased at one time.

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.

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.

Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?

Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.

• goals

• beliefs

• friends

• tools

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

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

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.

Part B Which of the following quotations from the text provide the best example of the answer to 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 our responsibility to fight back, too.

he following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

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 htink it will be very helpful.

• She thinks it is a worth goal of government.

• She believes it is full of inconsistencies.