Today is the sixth class of your current thirteen class family set. We will start class with a casual conversation, complete our data storytelling, and finish with the reading/ vocabulary quiz. Our listening today is about smoking.
1. What is the primary focus of the report?
A. Government tax policies on cigarettes
B. Women advocating for changes in smoking culture
C. The history of tobacco production
D. Medical advances in lung treatment
2. What social issue is highlighted in the report?
A. The growing popularity of vaping worldwide
B. The connection between smoking and workplace productivity
C. The normalization of smoking in certain social settings
D. A decline in public transportation use
3. Why are the women in the report attracting attention?
A. They are promoting cigarette brands
B. They are challenging long-standing cultural attitudes
C. They work for international tobacco companies
D. They oppose all forms of public health campaigns
4. What obstacle do these activists appear to face?
A. Limited internet access
B. Lack of interest in healthcare
C. Resistance from social traditions and expectations
D. Competition from foreign organizations
5. What is implied about smoking culture in China?
A. It has disappeared among younger generations
B. It can be tied to business and social interaction
C. It is illegal in all public places
D. It affects only rural communities
6. How does the report portray the activists overall?
A. As unrealistic and uninformed
B. As cautious but determined
C. As politically motivated only
D. As uninterested in public opinion
7. What broader issue does the report connect to?
A. Changing public attitudes toward health and gender roles
B. Declining global cigarette production
C. International tourism trends
D. The growth of luxury industries
8. What role does public awareness play according to the report?
A. It is viewed as mostly ineffective
B. It may help shift social behavior over time
C. It has already solved the issue completely
D. It only influences older adults
9. What can be inferred about cultural change from the report?
A. It tends to happen quickly without resistance
B. It is usually driven only by governments
C. It often involves gradual challenges to accepted norms
D. It is impossible once traditions are established
10. What is the overall takeaway of the report?
A. Social attitudes toward smoking may evolve through persistent advocacy
B. Smoking rates are increasing everywhere
C. Cultural traditions should never be questioned
D. Public health campaigns rarely influence behavior