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ACADEMIC LISTENING TEST PRACTICE
SMOKING - A SHORT HISTORY
​OF THE CIGARETE
For Students Preparing for Academic Tests / IELTS and TOEFL
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Playing Time: 2 minutes 46 seconds
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Discuss these questions with a friend or classmate.
1. Do you smoke? Why? / Why not?
2. At what age do many people decide to start smoking? Why?
3. How do you feel about cigarette companies?
4. Are you allowed to smoke at your school or workplace? Why? / Why not? 
5. Should governments make smoking illegal? Why? / Why not?

​6. What are some ways that a smoker can quit smoking?
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James Bonsack
Note: For more cool ESL resources about smoking, visit my All Things Topics site.
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