Part A

Question

The author of "Soda's a Problem but . . ." comments on the argument that "people are helpless in the face of sugar." Which best describes her perspective of this argument?

A.

She believes people are not helpless and will change their behavior as they learn more about the risks of soda.

B.

She sees soda as an addictive substance, so agrees that people struggle when given too many options.

C.

She believes that people are so helpless they need government intervention to make good decisions.

D.

She considers the argument an overstatement but agrees that sugar is difficult to resist.

Part B
Which of these quotations from the text is the most relevant evidence in support of her perspective?

A.

It's bad for you, especially in large quantities.

B.

[A]fter years of sacrificing their students' health to their desire to raise more money, most [schools] have stopped allowing vending machines stocked with sodas.

C.

Soda consumption is already slipping nationwide.

D.

Let's not forget that scientists and even governments have at times pushed people . . . into eating high levels of refined carbohydrates and sugars. . . .

Answer 1

Part A:

The best description of the author's perspective on the argument that "people are helpless in the face of sugar" is:

A. She believes people are not helpless and will change their behavior as they learn more about the risks of soda.

Part B:

The most relevant evidence in support of her perspective is:

C. Soda consumption is already slipping nationwide.

This quotation suggests that people are changing their behavior regarding soda consumption, aligning with the author's belief that individuals can make informed choices when aware of the risks.