Reading Explorer 2 Unit 1

What happens in the body when we consume sugar?

• It acts like an addictive drug

• It gives us energy for the day

• It helps us store fat for later

• Nothing happens

Why is too much sugar harmful to the body?

• It can cause high blood pressure and diabetes

• It can make us feel tired

• It can be delicious

• It can lead to addiction

How can we control our desire for sugar?

• Drinking more soda

• Eating more sweets

• Eating chocolate

• Choosing healthy snacks

Why do some scientists believe our love of sugar might be an addiction?

• Because sugar is a drug

• Because sugar is harmful to the body

• None of the them

• Because sugar acts like an addictive drug in the body

Why can even foods we think are healthy have too much sugar?

• Because sugar is hidden in many foods

• Because sugar is necessary for a balanced diet

• Because companies frequently mislead consumers

• None of them

Why do doctors recommend cutting down on sweets?

• To prevent high blood pressure and diabetes

• To save money on groceries

• To improve our moods

What could be a consequence of relying on only a few crop species for our food?

• More variety in our diets

• Cheaper food prices

• A global famine if those species are destroyed

How has modern farming changed compared to the past?

• Farmers now grow a wider variety of produce

• Many farms are now owned by large companies and sell to supermarkets

• Most farmers now own their farms

Why do modern farmers only grow a few species of produce?

• To make more money

• To ensure crop diversity

• To make farming easier

How do some farmers feel about modern, large-scale farming practices?

• They are indifferent to it

• They dislike it because it destroys age-old traditions and farming knowledge

• They like it because it helps them make more money