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The origins and the misuse of alcohol.

Sherry . The origins and the misuse of alcohol. By Ester, Demi, J.J, and Charlie . The story of Graham The Grape. Graham is from the province of C ÁDIZ in Jerez in Palomino. . Spain. How Sherry Is Made. The palomino grape from which sherry is made are harvested in early September.

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The origins and the misuse of alcohol.

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  1. Sherry The origins and the misuse of alcohol. By Ester, Demi, J.J, and Charlie

  2. The story of Graham The Grape

  3. Graham is from the province of CÁDIZ in Jerez in Palomino. Spain

  4. How Sherry Is Made • The palomino grape from which sherry is made are harvested in early September.

  5. They are pressed lightly to extract the must. This is used to produce sherry.

  6. 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.

  7. On the move! • Graham is transported to countries all over the world including Britain where he is used as sherry in a trifle.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. How does alcohol effect our body? • 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.

  11. The Misuse of alcohol • The death rate of drinking related deaths has continued to rise in Britain. • 90% of adults consume alcohol regularly.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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)

  15. 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)

  16. 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

  17. 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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