B2 – Upper Intermediate
Under Mayor Bloomberg’s ban, “sugary beverages” larger than 16 ounces could not be sold at food-service establishments in New York City. At restaurants with self-service soda fountains, cups larger than 16 ounces would not be provided. Only outlets that get health-department grades were included, so supermarkets, vending machine operators and convenience stores (including 7-Eleven and its Big Gulps) didn’t have to worry about the ban. There was no ban on refills as well.
Watch the video and be able to discuss the questions that follow:
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about the issue discussed in the video?
- Do you think Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s proposal to restrict sales of big sugary drinks in New York will be effective?
- In your own opinion, should soda be banned?
- What are some other ways to help the government decrease citizens’ soda consumption?