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

Amsterdam has banned public advertisements for meat and fossil fuel products, including burgers, chicken, petrol cars, and airline travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dutch Meat Association and Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators disagree with the prohibition. On the other hand, environmental activists support the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Amsterdam\u2019s public advertisements ban for meat and fossil fuel products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2605\/260507-public-advertisement-ban.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201ccarbon neutral<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe ban is to help move Amsterdam towards its target of being <\/em>carbon neutral<\/em><\/strong> by 2050.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cconsumer behaviour<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe Dutch Meat Association says ban is an undesirable way to influence <\/em>consumer behaviour<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto set a global standard<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cBy becoming the first capital to legally ban fossil fuels and meat advertising, Amsterdam is <\/em>setting a global standard<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your opinion about the ban on public ads for meat and fossil fuel products in Amsterdam?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What might be the pros and cons of this ban?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The Dutch Meat Association says that the ban is an undesirable way to influence consumer behaviour. What is your opinion on this?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should other cities or countries follow Amsterdam\u2019s example? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Should governments have the power to restrict ads for products they consider harmful? Explain your view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. How do you think advertising influences people\u2019s food choices and travel habits?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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