Question

read a second text about drinking straws.
in the past, drinking straws were a relative rarity. they could perhaps be found at soda fountains or bars, but they werent a regular restaurant item. this has changed dramatically in recent years; restaurant customers now expect a straw to accompany every drink. unfortunately, plastic drinking straws are like black widow spiders: their small size makes them seem less dangerous. although they compose only a small percentage of the plastic currently polluting our oceans, they pose a significant risk to ocean wildlife. larger marine animals can mistake straws for food and ingest them, while smaller creatures can become tangled in the tough plastic. to combat this problem, some restaurants are adopting
o - straw initiatives,\ in which straws are provided only upon request.
select all the details that are included in the text.
detail text 2
straws are now a regularly dispensed item at many restaurants.
using a drinking straw reduces exposure to beverages that harm teeth.
staff at some restaurants avoid automatically providing straws to customers.
discarded straws present hazards for marine wildlife.

Explanation:

1. The text states "restaurant customers now expect a straw to accompany every drink", which supports the idea that straws are now regularly dispensed at many restaurants.
2. There is no mention in the text about using a straw reducing exposure to beverage - harming teeth.
3. The text mentions "some restaurants are adopting 'no - straw initiatives,' in which straws are provided only upon request", meaning staff at these restaurants avoid automatically providing straws.
4. The text clearly says "they pose a significant risk to ocean wildlife" regarding discarded plastic straws.

Answer:

• Straws are now a regularly dispensed item at many restaurants.
• Staff at some restaurants avoid automatically providing straws to customers.
• Discarded straws present hazards for marine wildlife.