Задание
Read the Introduction.
Anna, Christopher and Sam are talking about the decision of the coffee shop owner to stop selling
cow's milk. Sam says, “Maybe cow's milk is becoming too expensive." Christopher is looking at his
smartphone. “Maybe, but I did а web search on cow's milk too. I'm going to text you the link to а
more recent article that may explain it."
Anna and Sam open the link Christopher sent and read the article, "Just Say 'No' to Cow's Milk!"
Read the article. Could the following statements represent Dr. Garza's purpose for writing the article? Put the sentences in the correct column.
JUST SAY ‘NO’ TO COW’S MILK!
By Health Reporter, Dr. R. Garza
Cow’s milk is a big part of many people’s lives in the United States. Babies drink cow’s milk in bottles. Children eat cereal drenched in cow’s milk. Even adults enjoy a cold glass of milk from time to time. Yes, cow’s milk is a huge part of the human diet in many places around the world. However, more and more research is suggesting that milk may not “do a body good” as the popular American advertising slogan claims.
The United States Department of Agriculture, the American Diary Council, Dairy Management, Inc., and other organizations have worked hard to advocate for milk for many years. They encourage adults to drink at least three glasses of milk a day. However, several studies in the last decade have questioned the bone-strengthening power of milk, as well as the other claims about the health benefits of milk. The results may surprise you.
One of the most recent and most important studies on the effects of drinking milk was published in the October 2014 issue of the British Medical Journal. The findings in this study led to some powerful assertions about the consumption of milk. In this study over 100 000 people in Sweden were followed over periods of 20—30 years. Researches found that the female milk drinkers suffered more bone fractures. Additionally, both male and female milk drinkers were more likely to suffer from heart disease and cancer. These staggering results are similar to findings from other studies.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) commented on some of the health problems related to the consumption of milk. It claims that milk and dairy products “have little or no benefit for bones”. The PCRM goes further to describe some specific problems associated with milk:
“Milk proteins, milk sugar, fat, and saturated fat in dairy products pose health risks for children and encourage the development of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease”. These are serious claims, and more studies are needed in order to confirm the findings. However, there is mounting proof that drinking cow’s milk could be less beneficial to our health than originally thought. If these claims become indisputable facts, it may be time to just say “no” to cow’s milk.
Yes
No
To question the benefit of dairy products on general health.
To point out that milk and other dairy products have not been studied.
To discuss various research findings about cow's milk.
To point out that dairy products play a significant role in people's lives.
To touch on the fact that dairy products, particularly whole milk, contain high levels of saturated fats, which can increase the risk of heart disease.