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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a real eyesore seeing cigarette butts scattered everywhere. Not only is it an unpleasant sight, but is also toxic. Cigarette butts release toxic chemicals such as arsenic and lead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spanish government’s recent ruling states that tobacco companies will shoulder the clean up costs of cigarette butts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article and find out more details about this new environmental regulation in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/green\/2023\/01\/04\/tobacco-companies-must-pay-for-clean-up-of-discarded-cigarettes-in-spain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Define the verb “toss<\/strong>“. Give two synonyms and use each in a sentence. “Millions of cigarette ends are tossed<\/span><\/strong> onto Spain\u2019s streets and beaches by smokers each year.”<\/em><\/li>
  2. What does the phrase <\/strong>“foot the bill<\/strong>” mean? “Spain\u2019s new environmental regulations have ruled that tobacco companies will have to foot the bills<\/span><\/strong> for removing discarded cigarettes from the country\u2019s streets<\/em>.” Use this idiom in your own sentence.<\/li>
  3. What does “come into force<\/strong>” mean? The measure comes into force<\/span><\/strong> this Friday<\/em>. Give one synonym and use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. What is your opinion on tobacco companies being held responsible for discarded cigarette butts?<\/li>
    2. Do you agree with the likely consequences of this regulation to tobacco consumers mentioned in the article? Why or why not?<\/li>
    3. What might be some effects of this ruling on tobacco companies?<\/li>
    4. What are the harmful effects of these discarded cigarette butts?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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