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    Many adults rely on caffeine to get them through the day.But that's the last thing kids need,according to the governments of England and South Korea.
    England woke up to the news that the government is preparing to ban the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull to children.
    The ban only applies to England,but Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland can all follow suit if their administrations wish.In March,several major supermarket chains announced they would ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16.Meanwhile,South Korea announced plans to ban the sale of coffee in schools by September 14.
    The first reason for the ban is the high level of caffeine in the energy drinks,which has been linked to health problems for children,including head and stomach aches,as well as sleep problems.
    A 250 ml can of Red Bull contains about 80 mg of caffeine,roughly the same as a similarly sized cup of coffee,but three times the level of Coca-Cola.Monster Energy,which is often sold in larger cans of 500 ml,contains 160 mg of caffeine.
    Energy drinks often also have higher levels of sugar than soft drinks.Sugared energy drinks have 60% more calories and 65% more sugar than normal soft drinks and sugar is one of the largest causes of obesity.
    British national official for education,Darren Northcott,described the drinks as "legal highs" that helped to fuel bad behavior in schools.
    In addition to limiting kids' access to caffeine and energy drinks,the South Korean government has also banned TV commercials for fast food,sugary snacks and high-caffeine beverages during times when most children's programs air.
    South Koreans drink an average of 181 cups of coffee a year,by far the most in Asia.That is more than the 151 consumed per person in the UK but less than the average of 266 cups in the US.



    Which part of the UK will be the first to ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16? ______

    A. England.
    B. Scotland.
    C. Wales.
    D. Northern Ireland.

    What is the relationship between Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5? ______

    A. Paragraph 5 provides numbers for Paragraph 4.
    B. They are parallel.
    C. Paragraph 4 presents an argument.
    D. Paragraph 4 provides reasons for Paragraph 5.

    What does the underlined word "fuel" in Paragraph 7 mean? ______

    A. Reduce.
    B. Settle.
    C. Encourage.
    D. Ignore.

    What is the best title for the text? ______

    A. Caffeine in Energy Drinks
    B. Reasons for the Ban on the Sale of Energy Drinks
    C. Coffee Sales in the UK and South Korea
    D. England and South Korea Ban Caffeine for Kids
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