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Key Issues in Food Production and Waste

The document discusses various issues related to food and shopping, including food waste, the impact of fast food, the importance of local food production, and the role of government in regulating unhealthy foods. It also addresses the trend of young people spending time in shopping malls, the rise of online shopping, and the need for public parks and sports facilities. The text presents multiple viewpoints on these topics, encouraging discussion and personal opinions.

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Key Issues in Food Production and Waste

The document discusses various issues related to food and shopping, including food waste, the impact of fast food, the importance of local food production, and the role of government in regulating unhealthy foods. It also addresses the trend of young people spending time in shopping malls, the rise of online shopping, and the need for public parks and sports facilities. The text presents multiple viewpoints on these topics, encouraging discussion and personal opinions.

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Food

1) In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops.

Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the
amount of food thrown away?

2) In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available. Do the
disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?

3) Some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their
country and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4) Some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat
healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

5) Many supermarkets are selling more and more products that are imported from other
countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced.

What are the reasons for this?


Is this a positive or negative development?
6) Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what
extent is this a positive or negative trend?
7) Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on the environment,
eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

8) Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace


traditional foods and methods of preparation. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

9) Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it.
Others think students should spend time on important subjects. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
10) One of the most important issues facing the world today is a shortage of food
and some think genetically modified foods are a possible solution. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
11) In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a
negative impact on families, individuals and society.To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
12) Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods
and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think these taxes are a good idea while
others disagree. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

Shopping
Today, many young people spend too much of their free time at shopping malls. This can be
considered negative for young people and society generally.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for
young adults.
Why is this?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Some people think that it is better to include more public parks and sports facilities in new
towns rather than shopping malls.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Online shopping is becoming more common these days.


What effect could this have on the environment and the types of jobs required?

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