California bans four harmful chemicals in food

admin 2023年11月28日

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Health & Lifestyle, Health & Lifestyle - Beginner

Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever heard or known about ‘food additives’?
Do you think food additives have any impact on health and well-being?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

introduce /in-truh-DOOS/

[verb] – to present or bring something into use or operation for the first time.
During the press conference, the scientist introduced a groundbreaking invention that could revolutionize renewable energy production.

law /law/

[noun] – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves
The new traffic law aims to improve road safety by imposing stricter penalties for reckless driving.

support /suh-PAWRT/

[verb] – to give assistance, approval, or backing to something or someone
The community rallied together to support the local animal shelter by organizing a fundraising event.

certain /SUR-tn/

[adjective] – particular but not named or described
She had a feeling of unease, as if a certain danger lurked nearby.

essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/

[adjective] – necessary or needed
Water, food, and shelter are considered essential for survival in any emergency situation.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Governor Gavin Newsom introduced a new law in California called the California Food Safety Act, or Assembly Bill 418. Its goal is to keep harmful things, like red dye No. 3, out of our food. This law is the first of its kind in the United States. Groups like the Environmental Working Group and Consumer Reports support it. The law now says that food with certain substances, like potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3, cannot be made, sold, or given out. These substances do different things, like making dough soft and keeping food fresh. This law is an important step to make sure food is safe for everyone.

Around 3,000 products have red dye No. 3, including popular treats like Skittles, Nerds, Trolli gummies, and essential items like protein shakes, instant rice, and boxed cake mixes. Governor Newsom mentioned that in Europe, Skittles are sold without this special additive, showing that companies can make food safer. The rule begins in 2027, giving companies time to make adjustments. This means people in California can still enjoy their favorite foods without any concerns.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Governor Gavin Newsom introduced the California Food Safety Act, also known as Assembly Bill 418, to regulate certain substances in food for safety.
This law is the first of its kind in the United States.
The California Food Safety Act aims to promote the use of red dye No. 3 in food products.
The law allows the production and sale of food with substances like potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, propylparaben, and red dye No. 3.
Around 3,000 products in California contain red dye No. 3, including popular treats like Skittles, Nerds, and Trolli gummies, as well as essential items like protein shakes, instant rice, and boxed cake mixes.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

introduce

law

support

certain

essential

The teacher was always there to __________ her students, providing guidance and encouragement in their academic pursuits.
The recipe calls for adding __________ spices, but it doesn’t specify which ones.
In preparation for the camping trip, they packed __________ items like a tent, sleeping bags, and a first-aid kit.
In a democratic society, __________ are created to protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens while maintaining order and justice.
The professor always made it a point to __________ new and innovative teaching methods to engage his students.