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discussing issues; reading comprehension

water, environment, beverages, drink containers

E S L L E S S O N P L A N M A R C H 2 0 0 8

What beverages do you drink

regularly? Which one is your

favourite? Which of the beverages

you drink do you consider healthy?

focus on talking

activity 1. In pairs, ask and answer the questions below.

focus on reading: comprehension

activity 2. Read the text on page 2 to find out if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.

1. Most bottled water sold in the USA is consumed by Americans in their homes.

2. People believe that bottled water is healthier than tap water.

3. According to Cynthia Sass, drinking bottled water is harmful and can cause cancer orAIDS.

4. Bottled water is more expensive than beer or wine.

5. Most bottles used for mineral water are recycled.

6. The campaign against bottled water is supported by some restaurants and chefs.

7. The evidence gathered so far suggests that bottled water is healthier than tap water.

Do you prefer fizzy or flat mineralwater? Do you have a favouritebrand of mineral water? In what way is it different to other brands?

Do you often drink tap water? If not, why?

T E A C H E R W O R K S H E E T I N T E R M E D I A T E


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Bottled or Tap? I N T E R M E D I A T EThirsty Britons are drinking 2 billion litres of bottled water

a year. In the US, bottled water has become the fastest

growing commercial beverage, as Americans spend on it$10 billion annually. Most people buy bottled water when

they are out and about, but some go one step further and

stock up their fridges, preferring bottles to the water that

comes through their taps. Why is that so?

Due to seductive advertising, often added vitamins, and

claims that bottled water is subject to more aggressive

quality standards, it is believed to be healthier, safer and

more nutritious.

However, according to a leading American nutritionist,Cynthia Sass, bottled water does not deserve the

nutritional halo that most people give it for being so pure.

In fact, in 22% of 1000 bottles of 103 different brands,

researchers found synthetic chemicals, bacteria and

arsenic.

Most healthy adults can tolerate trace amounts of these

contaminants, but Sass notes that some people such as

cancer patients, HIV positive patients, pregnant women,

children and the elderly should be more aware of theirwater source.

Is tap water an alternative then? Well, it is definitely

cheaper. Bottled water costs 500 times more than tap

water, the equivalent of paying 1,500 for a pint of beer or

glass of wine. Furthermore, as claimed by British

Environment Minister Phil Woolas, it is also safe and

available anywhere. Additionally, bottled water is becoming

an environmental no-no, as only 1 in 4 bottles is recycled.

However, tap water is not flawless either. It containsfluoride and chloride, both of which encourage weight gain.

Amongst other chemicals found in tap water are

substances linked to breast cancer, industrial chemicals

causing problems in mens reproductive areas, as well as

anti-depressants, lead and copper.

The backlash against bottled water halready led to a decision that it will longer be served by the Westminsgovernment during official meetings. Ahundreds of restaurants and chefs backthe campaign urging people to turn bato tap water.

To date, no independent investigation hshown which type of water is safer ahealthier. Therefore, given the lack objective research or evidence to favobottled water or tap water, the decision which to drink comes down to individchoice.


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focus on vocabulary

Bottled or Tap? I N T E R M E D I A T E

activity 3. explain the meaning of the words and phrases by completing the sentences.

1. When you are thirsty, you ....................................................................................................... .

2. If someone has been out and about, it means that they .........................................................

........................................................................................................................................................

3. When you need to stock up your fridge, you have to ............................................................. .

4. If something is seductive, it is ................................................................................................ .

5. If something is nutritious, it .................................................................................................... .

6. If we believe that bottled water does not deserve the nutritional halo other people give it, we

think that ............................................................................................................................... .

7. Contaminants are substances that ........................................................................................ .

8. If a thing or a way of behaving is a no-no, it means it is not .................................................. .

9. If something is flawless, it is .................................................................................................. .

10.A backlash against something is ........................................................................................... .

CARBON

Do you think that your attitude towards bottled water has changed after reading the article?

Which argument do you find more persuasive?

o tap water is equally good as bottled water but much cheaper

o drinking bottled water increases your carbon footprint

focus on talking

activity 4. Discuss the questions below.


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ocus on vocabulary: drinks & containers

Bottled or Tap? I N T E R M E D I A T E

activity 5. Which of these words meandrinks and which are types of containers.Put (D) next to a drink and (C) next tocontainers.

1. Which of the containers is often used for drinking tea or coffee? ...................................................................

2. Which container is a plastic or paper cup? .....................................................................................................

3. Which words are names of alcoholic drinks? ................................................................................................

4. Which of the containers is wine usually served in? ........................................................................................

5. Which word is used for a fizzy drink that is not alcoholic? .............................................................................

6. Which two words from the box mean the same object - a container with a handle and a lip for holding andpouring liquids (one AmE term and one BrE term) .........................................................................................

7. Which of the words is a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink? ................................................................

8. Which word is used for a small cup for black coffee served following dinner? ...............................................

9. Which word is used in the USA for strong alcoholic drinks? ...........................................................................

10. Which word is used in the UK for strong alcoholic drinks? .............................................................................

11. Which word means a small, flat bottle made of metal or glass used for carrying alcohol? .............................

12. Which of the containers is a cup for wine made of glass or metal? ................................................................

activity 6. Now, answer these questionsthe questions below.


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A N S W E R S & G U I D E L I N E S - Bottled or Tap?

activity 1. PAIRS or WHOLE GROUP

activity 2. INDIVIDUALLY1. FALSE

2. TRUE

3. FALSE

4. FALSE

5. FALSE

6. TRUE

7. FALSE

activity 3. INDIVIDUALLY or PAIRS

(suggested answers)

1. When you are thirsty, you want to drink

something.

2. If someone has been out and about, it means

that they travelling around a place.

3. When you need to stock up your fridge, you

have to fill it with food.

4. If something is seductive, it is attractive in a

way that makes you want to have

something.

5. If something is nutritious, it contains many ofthe substances which help the body to

grow.

6. If we believe that bottled water does not

deserve the nutritional halo other people give

it, we think that bottled water is not so

nutritious that people say it is .

7. Contaminants are substances that make

something impure.

8. If a thing or a way of behaving is a no-no, it

means it is not acceptable.

9. If something is flawless, it is perfect.10. A backlash against something is a strong

negative reaction by a large number of

people.

activity 4. PAIRS or WHOLE GROUP

activity 5. INDIVIDUALLYbooze (D), demitasse (C), mug (C), beaker (C),

hip flask (C), pop (D), goblet (C), pitcher (C),

carafe (C), jug (C), shot (D), lager (D), spirit (D),

decanter (C), liquor (D)

activity 6. INDIVIDUALLY or PAIRS

1. mug

2. beaker

3. booze, shot, lager, spirit, liquor

4. goblet, carafe, decanter

5. pop

6. jug (BrE) - pitcher (AmE)

7. shot

8. demitasse

9. liquor

10.spirit

11.hip flask

12.goblet

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