英语口语话题讨论活动——关于吸烟smoking

2021年1月25日发(作者：困难群众)
Do you smoke?
If so, why? If not, why not?

Have you ever smoked?
How long did you smoke? Why did you quit?
Do you know anyone who smokes?
Do you enjoy their company? Why (not)?
Does a country benefit from people smoking?
If so, in what way?

At what age should people be allowed to start
smoking? Give reasons for your answer.
Are warnings on cigarette packets an
effective way to stop people smoking?
Are you in favour of verbal or graphic
warnings on cigarette packages? Why?
Is smoking still considered ‘cool’ among young
people? Why or why not?
Do you think a pregnant woman who smokes is
committing a crime? Explain.
Make a list of all the pros and cons of smoking.
Don’t limit yourself to health issues.

Is tobacco advertising banned in your
country? If so, do you support this?
Do you think th
e ‘e
-
cigarette’ is a good
alternative to smoking real cigarettes?
What is the marketing strategy behind ‘the
Marlboro Man’?

Should smokers have the right to light up in
the presence of non-smokers? Why (not)?

Do you think smoking is dangerous?
In what way? What can happen?
Should smoking be banned completely?
Why (not)?

In some countries smoking in bars and
restaurants is now banned. Do you agree?
Should smoking be allowed in public places
such as parks, beaches, bus stations etc.?

Make a list of places where you think smoking
shouldn’t be allowed. Work in group.


Should people who smoke be covered by the
national health insurance? Why (not)?
Do or did your parents smoke? How do (did)
you feel about it? What is passive smoking?


Some smokers feel they are being unfairly
persecuted. Have smoking bans gone too far?