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READING SKILLA.Look back at Reading A. Circle the main idea of each paragraph A%u2013C.1.ParagraphAa.Sugar is addictive.b.All tasty foods contain sugar.2.Paragraph Ba.Sugar can cause illnesses.b.The number of people with diabetes and high blood pressure is rising.3.Paragraph Ca.Sugar gives us energy when we don%u2019t eat for a long time.Our bodies need very little sugar to survive, and we now eat too much of it.B.Complete the sentences to summarize the main ideas of paragraphs D and E.1.ParagraphD: These days, it is very difficult to 2.Paragraph E: There are some people who DETERMINING MAIN IDEASDETERMINING MAIN IDEASSkimming for the Main Idea of ParagraphsSkimming a text can help you quickly understand its main ideas. When you skim, you don%u2019t read every word. Instead, read the first sentence of each paragraph, and then run your eyes quickly over the rest, focusing on the main nouns and verbs. If you understand the main idea of each paragraph, you will have a good understanding of the passage as a whole.Even fresh fruits like strawberries contain small amounts of sugar.CRITICAL THINKINGApplyingIdeasIn the space below, list some foods and drinks that you regularly consume.Look back at your list. If you want to reduce your intake of sugar, which of these items should you cut down on? If necessary, research online to find out how much sugar is in each item.Unit 1A