Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about Technology
Question 11 • S1S: English 9B (E2112 - AG)
Read the claim and counterclaim.Claim: Sugary drinks such as soda should be taxed at a higher rate than other drinks to discourage people from making unhealthy choices.Counterclaim: Increasing the price of sugary drinks will not decrease the amount of people who buy and drink them.
Answer
A
Studies have shown that if the price of sugary drinks increased by 10 percent, sales would decrease by 10–12 percent.
B
People have the right to make their own decisions when it comes to what food and drinks they consume.
C
Research has shown that persuading people to make healthier choices is about education, not raising prices to try to force a different choice.
D
Although individual choice is important, increasing the price of sugary drinks will have an overall positive effect on our health.
Explanation
The counterclaim says that making sugary drinks more expensive will not reduce how much people buy. Choice A directly challenges that claim: it says a 10 percent price increase would reduce sales by 10–12 percent. The other choices discuss personal rights, education, or the health effects of a tax rather than showing that higher prices reduce purchases.
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