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The document discusses the fluctuation of housing costs in five major cities from 1989 to 2002, noting varying trends with London and New York experiencing significant increases after initial drops. It also argues against banning the promotion of certain food products, suggesting instead to raise public awareness about overeating and promote healthier lifestyles. The conclusion emphasizes that managing the impact of food advertising is preferable to outright bans.

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The document discusses the fluctuation of housing costs in five major cities from 1989 to 2002, noting varying trends with London and New York experiencing significant increases after initial drops. It also argues against banning the promotion of certain food products, suggesting instead to raise public awareness about overeating and promote healthier lifestyles. The conclusion emphasizes that managing the impact of food advertising is preferable to outright bans.

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Test 3

Part 1
Given is the chart that illustrates the fluctuation in housing costs of five
big cities in two surveyed years of 1990 and 2002 compared to that of the
year 1989. The data were recorded in percentage
By and large, these cities shared the trends of rising in housing costs,
though with varying rates. It can be divided into two groups: the mild rising
group includes Tokyo, Madrid, Frankfurt and the rests belonged to the
skyrocket group.
Upon a closer inspect, London started off 1990 with the biggest drops
in house price compared to 1989 with 7% cheaper. The following city was
New York when it recorded a 5% drop in 1990. 12 years later, it was
witnessed that the house prices of these area skyrocketed: the former rised a
terrific 20%, or 13% more expensive than 1989. The latter raised 10%, or 5%
more costly than the 1989 mark.
Tokyo’s drop in house price in 1990 was on pal with London, but it
later increased only 5% in 2002, making Tokyo’s price the cheapest at the
time. Other cities such as Frankfurt and Madrid had already witnessed the rise
of housing costs since 1990, but they did not changed much moving to the
21th century

Part 2
In this day and age, it is thought that eating too much can be as
detrimental as smoking. At a result of that, any promotion of some certain
kinds of food are suggested to be prohibitied same way as what has been done
with cigarettes in some nations. Personally, I am not a supporter of this doing
and the reasons are stated below
To start off, what makes this not a great solution to the initial problem?
Those mentioned “certain food products” are invented for its own reason. For
instance, fast or instant foods are introduced as a saviour for people who lacks
time to cook for themselves. What can possibly be better than getting food
just a minute or two after you order it, while in the middle of a rush? What
can be better than being able to obtain food after a few minutes of heating,
doing the all easiest tasks of cooking to make it? Knowing all these
advantages of “certain food products”, its influences on people’s life are
undeniable. In addition, this industry creates taxes. Therefore, I suppose it not
reasonable to prohibit the advertising on these products.
So, what are the solution to this problem? Given what seems to be an
unreplaceable role of those food products in everyday life, it is better to not
banning any promotion to it, but rather starting campaigns and rise the public
awareness on the harm of overeating, or to promote a healthier lifestyle. With
the acceptable amount of junk foods comsummed, it is perfectly fine for an
individual to stay fit. With a well balanced diet and a good exercising
schedule, it is possible for one to stay away from eating disorders.
In conclusion, it is not necessary to put a ban on the advertising of food
products the same way some nations did with ciggarettes, but rather coping
with it and tries to neutralize its harmness is a more favourable option.

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