Transcript Slide 1 - National Union of Teachers

The origins and
the misuse of alcohol.
By Ester, Demi, J.J, and Charlie
Spain
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Graham is from the province of CÁDIZ in
Jerez in Palomino.
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The palomino grape from which sherry is
made are harvested in early September.
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They are pressed lightly to extract the
must. This is used to produce sherry.
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The must is then fermented in stainless
steel vats until the end of November. This
produces a fine white wine with a 11-12%
alcohol content.
On the move!
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Graham is transported to countries all over
the world including Britain where he is
used as sherry in a trifle.
Sherry in the Community
Sherry produces jobs for nearly everyone
in the community where it is made.
 Sherry is a small but significant part of
Spain’s economy.
 If sherry did not exist then it would have a
knock-on effect on the economy.
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Alcohol as a drug!
Alcohol (or ethanol) is classed as a drug.
 It is found in beer, wine and spirits.
 Many people drink alcohol around the
world and in moderation it is O.K.
 The problem with alcohol is if you have
too much it can effect your body
dramatically.
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How does alcohol effect our body?
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Alcohol effects people differently. It depends
on your age, weight, sex and how much you
have eaten.
To begin with a drink makes you feel relaxed.
More alcohol slows your reactions and effects
your co-ordination and balance.
A lot of alcohol makes you slur your speech,
you may vomit and become unconscious.
The Misuse of alcohol
The death rate of drinking related deaths
has continued to rise in Britain.
 90% of adults consume alcohol regularly.
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Boys vs Girls
Teenage girls have over taken boys in
drinking rate consumption.
 29% of girls questioned admitted to
binge drinking within the previous month
compared to 25% of boys.
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Alcohol and Europe
Sweden is launching a Europe-wide
advertising campaign to defend its tough
restrictions on the sale of alcohol.
 Drinking patterns and alcohol accessibility
varies across Europe.
 Sweden, France and the Czech Republic
are the countries we will compare.
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Sweden
The age restriction for drinking is 18 yrs.
 Average annual consumption (in litres of
pure alcohol): 5.62
 Estimated annual social cost of alcohol:
5.5% of GDP; 1,194 euros
 Price of 0.5 litres of
beer: 1.29 euros
(88p; $1.51)
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France
Age restriction for drinking is 16 yrs.
 Average annual consumption (in litres of
pure alcohol): 9.5
 Estimated annual social cost of alcohol:
1.2-1.4% of GDP; 256-300 euros
 Price of 0.5 litres of
beer: 0.66 euros
(45p; $0.77)
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Czech Republic
The age restriction for drinking is 18yrs.
 Average annual consumption (in litres of
pure alcohol): 13.67
 Price of 0.5 litres of beer: 0.23 euros
(16p; $0.27)
 Price of 0.7 litres
of spirits: 3.19 euros
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The UK
The Uk’s binge of alcohol is still increasing.
 We are one of the worst drinking nations
in the world.
 As long as Britain continues to drink, crime
such as assault will continue to rise.
 Britain's teenagers are fuelling the
increase of crime.
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