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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using vapes has become more popular especially among young people. In Australia, they are trying to solve this problem. They will implement new rules that will prohibit recreational vaping, limit the import of non-prescription vapes, and restrict nicotine levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government will try to make it more difficult for young people to have access to vapes. Doctors support these measures. However, there are more things to do in order to stop teenagers from vaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about vaping ban in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/australia-bans-vaping-level-3\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What is the meaning of “curtail”<\/strong>, “The government plans to curtail<\/strong> the availability of vapes by imposing restrictions on their sale in convenience stores and cracking down on illegal markets.<\/em>” Use the word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to take action against someone\/something” mean, “Australia is taking strong action against<\/strong> the tobacco industry to address the growing problem of teenage\u00a0vaping.<\/em>“? Use the phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the word “discourage”<\/strong> mean, “Doctors support the measures but want more to be done to discourage<\/strong> young people from vaping.”? Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your opinion on Australia’s decision to ban recreational vaping and implement stricter regulations on vapes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think the measures taken by Australia will effectively discourage young people from vaping? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are some anti-smoking laws in your country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. “Philip Morris supports the crackdown on illegal shops.” State your opinion on this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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