B1 – Intermediate
The UK has had more and more problems with obesity in the past few years. The government needs to a find solution to end this national health issue. A way that they have thought of is to tax foods that are sugary and salty. The media calls it the ‘snack tax’.
Read the article about the UK government’s plan to put taxes on unhealthy snacks as a way to fight obesity in the country.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2107/210719-snack-tax-1.html
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on the UK government’s plan to tax unhealthy snacks?
- How would you feel if your government did the same thing in your country?
- What are ways to motivate people to eat healthy?
- How can we make a better food system for our children and grandchildren?
- What are ways to fight obesity?