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This new research may help pizza sales around the world. However, some diet experts warned that even
though this research looks good, it is still better to eat fruit and vegetables. In addition, pizza that is baked
longer may not be so healthy if people choose unhealthy toppings. Jacqui Lowdon, a British diet expert,
warned that although the pizza base might be good for you, people might be “more likely to choose extra
cheese”. She added: "This isn't teaching people about healthy eating." Nevertheless, the study’s author, Jeffrey
Moore, said his findings were good for people who like deep-pan pizzas. Meanwhile, outside London’s Pizza
Hut today, pizza fan Jo Lambert said: "This new pizza sounds healthy, although not if we have too much or have
cola and fries with it.”
AFTER READING/LISTENING
SPEAKING/WRITING
1. In pairs. Ask each other questions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
What have you learned about the new discovery?
What surprises you most?
Do you think pizza sales around the world will increase?
Was there something you totally disagreed with?
2. In groups of four. Find five words in the article. Write what part of
speech they are and their definition. Use your dictionary to help you. Ask
another group about these words and elicit correct answers. Answer
similar questions of another group.
3. In groups of four. Write 5 wh- questions to the text. Ask these questions
to other groups. Students chosen by you or the teacher will answer the
questions.
4. Individually. Cover the text. Put the correct words from a–d below in the
article. Check your guesses with the students in your group.
Scientists discover healthier pizza
Food scientists and dieticians have found new (1) ____ to make pizza that is
good for you. This is very (2) ____ news for overweight pizza lovers and those
who worry about their weight. Researchers in the USA looked at different ways
of baking the pizza base. The team from Maryland University discovered that
(3) ____ pizza dough in the oven for a longer time made it healthier to eat.
They said that (4) ____ the amount of baking time increased the levels of
antioxidants in the mix by (5) ____ to 100 percent. Antioxidants help fight
cancer and heart disease and are found in most healthy food. Furthermore, the