Cheap Alcohol Causing Most Underage Drinking

Cheap Alcohol Causing Most Underage Drinking

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Life Skills, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the issue of underage drinking in the UK, highlighting that young people are more likely to have been drunk by age 13 compared to other countries. It shares a personal story of a young girl hospitalized due to alcohol abuse. The report emphasizes that cheap alcohol prices contribute to this problem, and suggests that increasing prices could deter young drinkers. The government and charities are taking measures to address this issue, including proposing a minimum unit price for alcohol.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Charmaine Mcgibbon first end up in the hospital due to alcohol consumption?

13

15

14

12

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the report, how does the UK compare to other countries regarding young people getting drunk by age 13?

Equally likely

No data available

More likely

Less likely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason young people in the UK say they drink alcohol?

Peer pressure

Parental influence

Cheaper than a cinema ticket

Lack of awareness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed minimum unit price for alcohol suggested by the charity Alcohol Concern?

£0.30

£0.40

£0.50

£0.60

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure has the government already introduced to help manage alcohol-related issues?

Ban on alcohol sales

Late night levy

Increased taxes on alcohol

Alcohol awareness programs