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New Shopping Rules in Scotland

New policies in Scotland limit where sugary snacks can be displayed in stores.
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In Scotland, there are new rules for stores. Sugary drinks and snacks can't be in special places. The government made this rule to help people choose good foods. These rules help people not buy too many sweet snacks. The new rules will start in October.

Some snacks can still be in special places. They can be part of meal deals, like "meal for two." But chocolates and cookies can't be at the store front. The government wants everyone to be strong and healthy. This makes shopping fun for everyone.

Original news source: What are the new rules in Scotland's supermarkets? – BBC News (BBC)

๐ŸŽง Listen:

๐Ÿ“– Vocabulary:

1. special
2. snacks
3. rules
4. healthy
5. sugary
6. choose
7. government
8. foods
9. sweet
10. front

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Show a picture of a supermarket and ask what the students see.
2. Ask students what their favorite snack is.
3. Play a quick game where students name healthy foods.
4. Ask students if they have visited a store this week.
5. Discuss what "being healthy" means to them.

๐Ÿค” Comprehension Questions:

1. Who made the new rules in Scotland?

2. What can't be in special places in supermarkets?

3. When do the new rules start?

4. Why were the rules made?

5. Are chocolates allowed at the store entrances?

6. Can meal deal snacks be in special spots?

7. What does the government want for people?

๐ŸŽงโœ๏ธ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

In Scotland, there are new rules for stores. Sugary drinks and snacks be in special places. The made this rule to help people choose foods. These rules help people not buy too many snacks. The new rules will start in October. Some snacks can be in special places. They can be part of meal , like "meal for two." But chocolates and cookies can't be at the front. The government everyone to be strong and healthy. This makes shopping fun for everyone.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think choosing healthy food is important?
2. What are your favorite healthy snacks?
3. How do you feel when you eat too many sweets?
4. Do you have rules at home about snacks?
5. How do you think stores can help people eat better?
6. What do you like about supermarkets?
7. Do you enjoy shopping for food?
8. How can you help friends eat healthier snacks?
9. What is a "meal for two"?
10. Why do you think the government made these rules?
11. Do you like chocolates or biscuits more?
12. How can people stay fit and healthy?

Individual Activities

๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ’ญ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. special
2. snacks
3. rules
4. healthy
5. sugary
6. choose
7. government
8. foods
9. sweet
10. front

Meanings

(A) good for your body
(B) the part that faces you as you enter
(C) small foods eaten between meals
(D) different or important
(E) having lots of sugar
(F) pick something
(G) the group that makes rules for a country
(H) things people eat
(I) tasting like sugar
(J) instructions everyone must follow

๐Ÿ”ก Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Where is Scotland?
(a) In Africa
(b) In Asia
(c) In Europe
(d) In America
2. What can't be in special places?
(a) Apples and bananas
(b) Sugary drinks and snacks
(c) Water and juice
(d) Bread and butter
3. What is starting in October?
(a) Winter season
(b) New shopping rules
(c) School holidays
(d) Sports events
4. Why did the government make these rules?
(a) To sell more toys
(b) To give free candy
(c) To build new roads
(d) To help people pick healthy foods
5. Where can't chocolates be placed now?
(a) At store fronts
(b) In schools
(c) In homes
(d) In cars
6. What does the government want for everyone?
(a) To be fit and healthy
(b) To sleep more
(c) To watch TV all day
(d) To travel a lot
7. What makes shopping better?
(a) Loud music
(b) Free gifts
(c) New rules
(d) Long lines
8. Which snacks can still be in special spots?
(a) Candy bars
(b) Chocolate biscuits
(c) Popsicles
(d) Meal deal snacks

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ True or False Questions:

1. New rules improve shopping.
2. Chocolates are not at store fronts.
3. Sugary snacks can't be in special spots.
4. Scotland made old supermarket rules.
5. Unhealthy food choices are discouraged.
6. Meal deals can have no snacks.
7. Government wants people unhealthy.
8. The rules start in October.

Writing Questions:

1. What is your favorite food to eat at the supermarket?
2. Draw a picture of your favorite snack.
3. Write about a time you went shopping with your family.
4. What would you buy if you had a store of your own?
5. How would you tell a friend to eat healthy foods?

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