Unit 4 Test: Higher Reading - Vegan vs. Vegetarian Diet

What is the main difference between a vegan and a vegetarian diet?

Vegans only eat plant-based foods, while some vegetarians include eggs and dairy products. (correct)
Vegans eat both plant-based foods and animal-based products, while vegetarians only eat plant-based foods.
Vegetarians avoid meat, while vegans only avoid fish.
Vegetarians include eggs and dairy products in their diet, while vegans only eat meat.

According to recent research, what percentage of young people believe that everyone will stop buying meat, egg, and dairy products by 2030?

50%
10%
30%
20% (correct)

Why do some people choose to follow a vegan lifestyle according to the text?

To mimic their friends' eating habits.
To consume more animal-based products.
To increase their consumption of dairy products.
Out of concern for animal safety. (correct)

What is a significant health benefit associated with a vegan diet as mentioned in the text?

Reduced risk of heart disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many vegans are there currently in Great Britain based on the text?

600,000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are people turning to a plant-based diet according to the text?

To reduce their health risks and improve well-being. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage reduction in carbon footprint from food can be achieved by removing meat and dairy products from your diet?

Up to 73% (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the growing popularity of veganism, especially among young people?

Government initiatives encouraging plant-based diets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has helped the person quoted in the passage to adopt a vegan lifestyle?

Watching documentaries and following celebrity tips on social media (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the availability of vegan options in restaurants and supermarkets?

Almost all restaurants and supermarkets offer vegan options these days (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the future of meat consumption by 2030?

We will be eating more plant-based foods (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information in the text?

Veganism is a trend that will fade away in the near future (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what is the main reason cited for the increasing popularity of plant-based alternatives?

Cultural shift towards veganism (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the study mentioned, what do young people predict about the future consumption of meat and animal products?

Over the next decade, young people will eat less meat and other animal products. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about a vegan diet is supported by the research mentioned in the passage?

A vegan diet is less likely to cause heart disease. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason for Millie, the 17-year-old from Brighton, to be mentioned in the passage?

To provide an example of a young person who has followed a vegan diet for a significant period. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the availability of plant-based alternatives?

Plant-based alternatives are becoming more widely available, even at fast-food chains. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the passage?

People are reducing their meat consumption because it is considered unhealthy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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