Passive Smoking

Before class watch the video and answer the questions.

1. What is the new law in the UK?
2. Does this law surprise you? Why or why not?
3. What do cigarettes release? 
4. What illnesses can cigarettes cause?

Passive smoking is a big problem, so in 2007 the British government banned smoking in public buildings. Lot's of other countries have also done this too.  In 2020 the Olympics will come to Japan. Health is the image of the Olympics, so the Japanese government also wants to ban smoking in public buildings. But there are some problems, a lot of Japanese politicians are given money from big tobacco companies. So those politicians say it is better if cafes, bars and restaurants make special smoking areas. But owners of small establishments say this is too expensive. 

What is your opinion about banning smoking in Japanese public buildings. Before class make a two minute talk.