<h1><center> Taxing Unhealthy Products </center></h1>

###### tags: `TOEFL`
###### date: `2023-12-2817:21:33.284Z`

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## Overview

Today, I read a post on Linked In about applying karrot internship for an iOS developer. I really hope I can pass the test. However, the process is three.

First of all, I should apply to the Karrot by my CV. After pass my CV, I can try to get a test exam for coding.

The test exam is a second process. If I pass a test exam, I have a final interview.

After all of this, I can work with Karrot as an iOS intern.

I'm just saying that.:)

Let's start to practice writing.
Today's topic is Taxing Unhealthy Products. I don't know what the unhealthy products are. Maybe snacks are unhealthy products?

If it tastes good then it's 0 calories. doesn't it right?

## Taxing Unhealthy Products

Professor: Today we're going to discuss whether the government should text unhealthy products, such as sugary drinks and junk food. On one hand, taxing these products could discourage people from consuming them and reduce health problems. On the other hand, some argue that such taxes unfairly target lower-income families who may rely on these product as affordable sources of food. If you had to choose, would you support or oppose taxing unhealthy products? Why?

Sam: I support the idea of taxing unhealthy products. These product are often high in sugar, salt, and fat which can lead to serious health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. As you said, by taxing these products, the government can discourage people from consuming them and resolve some of these health issues. Moreover, the revenue generated can be used to fund advertising campaigns that promote healthy eating habits.

Tanya: I believe that such taxes are unfair to families that don't have a lot of money. Wealthy people will not care about the taxes and their habits won't change. Additionally, when prices go up, people usually try to save money by purchasing lower-quality products that are cheaper to begin with. If people start buying low-quality food they could suffer even more health problems. There are better solutions to this problem than taxes.

## Sample Answer One

While both Sam and Tanya raised some relevant points, I share Tanya's opinion that the governmnet probably shouldn't tax unhealthy products. Remember that our health depend on a lot of factors, so focusing entirely on our diet is counterproductive. The food we eat certainly impacts our health, but so does the amount of exercise we get. Even if we eat junk food all the time, we can avoid burdening the health care system by exercising on a regular basis. Therefore, I don't think it is fair to punish people just for what they eat. Instead, the government should focus on educating people about healthy habits in general.

## Sample Answer Two

In my opinion, it's probably a good idea to tax certain unhealthy products. I strongly agree with Sam's idea that taxes on junk food can reduct the prevalence of serious health problems in society. The government already spends an enormouse amount of money treating people with such illnesses, but can't afford to do that forever. I read that the budget of our national health care system had increased by 20% in the last five years, which I found shocking. Tanya mentioned that people might turn to lower-quality products to save money, but she didn't mention that the government can prevent this by using the money from the tax to make healthy choices more affordable. For example, they could subsidize products like fresh fruit and vegetables.