Does a lifetime ban make sense?
Get your students talking about smoking bans as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for intermediate+ English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in our That's News to Me section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested.
Preview
1. Have you heard about Britain's plan to ban future generations from buying cigarettes?
- Yes
- No
Keywords
Do you know these words?
- bar
- rolling
- ban
- vape
- appealing
Agree or Disagree?
2. A rolling age restriction permanently barring people from buying cigarettes is a genius idea.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
3. Smoking bans are a fair way to protect everyone’s health, even if they limit personal freedom.
- Agree
- Disagree
4. People will find another way to access cigarettes and a rolling lifetime ban will not solve the health problem.
- Agree
- Disagree
Elaborate
5. What is the most effective way to prevent young people from taking up vaping?
- Ban smoking and vaping for all ages.
- Allow vaping only in outdoor areas.
- Make vaping a crime with serious consequences.
- Use signs and education to educate youth about health risks.
6. Why is today's young generation vaping instead of smoking?
- Vaping is seen as a safer or healthier alternative.
- Vaping is viewed as more socially acceptable.
- Vaping comes in more appealing flavors.
- Vaping is more affordable and accessible.
- Vaping is just a trend for younger generations.