Unit Review & Progress Test

Unit review — Nutrition Science, Diets & Food Politics

Al finalizar esta unidad, deberías ser capaz de participar en debates complejos sobre ética alimentaria, políticas de salud pública y avances en la ciencia de la nutrición. Habrás desarrollado la capacidad de utilizar un vocabulario especializado para discutir temas como la seguridad alimentaria, los procesos de producción y las tendencias dietéticas actuales.

Asimismo, habrás consolidado el uso de formas avanzadas de futuro para expresar probabilidad, planes programados y acciones que estarán en progreso en puntos específicos del futuro. Este dominio te permitirá matizar tus opiniones y proyectar escenarios hipotéticos con la precisión requerida en un nivel C1.

Grammar consolidation

Complete the following tasks. Pay close attention to the specific future forms requested.

Part 1: Sentence Transformation Rewrite the sentences using the word in bold so that the meaning remains the same. Do not change the word provided.

1. It is certain that the price of organic produce will rise next year. BOUND The price of organic produce ________ to rise next year.

2. We have a scheduled meeting with the nutrition committee at 10:00 AM. DUE We ________ the nutrition committee at 10:00 AM.

3. I am on the verge of finishing this research paper on food security. ABOUT I ________ this research paper on food security.

Part 2: Error Correction Identify and correct the grammatical error in each sentence.

4. By next December, scientists will have been studying the effects of microplastics for twenty years. (Wait, is there an error? If not, rewrite it to include "will have been studying" to show completion of a duration).
5. The new food regulations are bound to being implemented by the end of the month.
6. At this rate, we will have been consuming processed foods for decades by the time the law changes. (Check if the tense is appropriate for a continuous state).

Part 3: Controlled Rewriting Rewrite the sentences using the prompt provided to express the intended meaning.

7. (Use will have been) By the time the new farm subsidy starts, the local farmers __ (work) under these conditions for over a decade.
8. (Use is bound to) It is inevitable that the population will face a health crisis if dietary habits don't change. The population ________ a health crisis if dietary habits don't change.
9. (Use is due to) The report on food politics is expected to be published tomorrow. The report on food politics ________ tomorrow.
10. (Use was about to) I was just starting to explain the nutritional benefits when I was interrupted. I ________ the nutritional benefits when I was interrupted.

Vocabulary activation

Part 1: Collocations Complete the sentences with the correct word to form a C1-level collocation.

1. The government must address the growing issue of food ____ to ensure everyone has access to basic nutrients.
2. Many processed foods contain high levels of ____ additives to extend shelf life.
3. There is a significant ____ gap between urban and rural nutritional standards.
4. The company was accused of ____ marketing to children through sugary cereals.

Part 2: Word Formation Use the word in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.

5. The ____ of new dietary guidelines caused a lot of controversy among scientists. (ESTABLISH)
6. Many people believe that the current food system is fundamentally ____. (SUSTAIN)
7. The ____ of synthetic meat has sparked a global debate on ethics. (APPEAR)
8. High levels of ____ in the diet are linked to various chronic diseases. (CONSUME)

Part 3: Register Choice Choose the most appropriate word for a formal academic/scientific context.

9. The study aims to ___ the link between sugar intake and obesity. a) look at / b) investigate / c) check
10. It is vital to ___ the nutritional value of the ingredients. a) ascertain / b) find out / c) see
11. The policy was designed to ___ food insecurity in developing nations. a) stop / b) mitigate / c) make less
12. The results of the clinical trial were highly ____. a) significant / b) big / c) meaningful

Integrated skills task

Source Text: The Rise of Ultra-Processed Foods

The global food landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The prevalence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—products engineered through industrial processes with little to no whole food ingredients—has skyrocketed. While these products offer convenience and low costs, they are increasingly linked to the global obesity epidemic and metabolic disorders.

Critics argue that food politics is heavily influenced by large corporations that prioritise profit margins over public health. These entities often lobby against stricter labelling laws or sugar taxes, creating a complex web of influence that makes regulation difficult. As we move further into the 21st century, the tension between industrial efficiency and nutritional integrity will likely define the future of global health. Policymakers are now faced with the challenge of balancing economic interests with the urgent need to reform dietary standards.

Writing Task

Instrucciones: Basándose en el texto anterior, escriba una respuesta de entre 180 y 220 palabras. Debe argumentar si cree que la responsabilidad de mejorar la salud pública recae principalmente en el individuo (elecciones personales) o en el Estado (regulaciones y políticas). Utilice el vocabulario de la unidad y las estructuras gramaticales de futuro aprendidas.

Speaking checkpoint

1. Compare: Compare the nutritional benefits of a traditional, locally-sourced diet versus a modern, convenience-based diet.
2. Speculate: How might the global food supply chain change in the next fifty years due to climate change?
3. Evaluate: To what extent should governments be allowed to tax "unhealthy" foods to combat obesity?
4. Justify: Some argue that food labelling is often misleading. Justify whether or not stricter regulations are the solution.
5. Speculate: If lab-grown meat becomes the norm, how will this affect traditional farming communities?
6. Evaluate: Evaluate the impact of social media influencers on the dietary habits of young adults.

Self-assessment rubric

Answer key

Grammar consolidation 1. is bound 2. are due to meet 3. am about to finish 4. (Corrected: By next December, scientists will have been studying the effects of microplastics for twenty years.) Note: This sentence is grammatically correct as a future perfect continuous. 5. The new food regulations are bound to be implemented... 6. (Corrected: At this rate, we will have been consuming processed foods for decades by the time the law changes.) Note: This is also correct; it describes a continuous state leading up to a future point. 7. will have been working 8. is bound to face 9. is due to be published 10. was about to explain

Vocabulary activation 1. security 2. chemical / artificial 3. gap 4. deceptive / predatory 5. establishment 6. unsustainable 7. appearance 8. consumption 9. b) investigate 10. a) ascertain 11. b) mitigate 12. a) significant