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PRE-ACTIVITY IN EAPP
ACADEMIC TEXT: Read the text and answer the following questions. Encircle the letter of your answer.
Vaping means inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes have become
known in recent years, especially among young people. However, there are concerns about the health effects of vaping and the
possibility that it could lead to smoking traditional cigarettes.
Some people say that vaping is safer than smoking regular cigarettes because e-cigarettes do not have tobacco, tar, or
carbon monoxide, which are considered harmful. Also, they say that e-cigarettes can help people stop smoking. E-cigarettes provide
nicotine without the harmful chemicals found in tobacco cigarettes. In addition, some people use e-cigarettes as a tool for harm
reduction when they cannot quit smoking.
On the other hand, other people say that the effect of vaping on one's health is still unknown in the long run. E-cigarettes
may still have harmful chemicals. Some studies have shown that electronic cigarettes can damage the lungs. People have also said
that the flavors used in e-cigarettes interest young people and could cause them to become addicted to nicotine.
Even though there are problems with the effects of vaping on health, some studies have shown that it is less dangerous
than smoking regular cigarettes. But it is clear that vaping is not completely safe and should not be thought of as a risk-free alternative
to smoking.
There is a rule in the Philippines that says how e-cigarettes can be sold and used. E-cigarettes can only be used by people
who are 18 or older, according to the law. Also, you can't smoke e-cigarettes in public places. The government thinks that these rules
will keep teens from getting hooked on e-cigarettes. It also stops people from using e-cigarettes more and more.
In conclusion, vaping might be better than smoking regular cigarettes, but there are still worries about how it might affect
your health. Even though some people use e-cigarettes to stop smoking, they are not risk-free and can be dangerous. The
government has put rules in place to keep young people from getting hooked on e-cigarettes, but it's still important for everyone to
know the risks of vaping and make a sound decision.
2. What is the antonym for "sound" in the context of making a decision about vaping?
A. Informed
B. Rational
C. Uninformed
D. Wise
3. Nicotine : E-cigarettes ::
A. Addiction : Dependency
B. Smoke : Vapor
C. Tar : Lung damage
D. Tobacco : Harmful
5. What is the viewpoint of people who believe that vaping is not completely safe?
A. They believe that vaping is not addictive
B. They believe that the long-term health effects of vaping are still unknown
C. They believe that vaping is a risk-free alternative to smoking
D. They believe that vaping is just as dangerous as smoking regular cigarettes
6. According to the text, what is the role of e-cigarette flavors in relation to young people?
A. They do not have any effect on young people's interest in e-cigarettes
B. They make e-cigarettes less appealing to young people
C. They can cause young people to become addicted to nicotine
D. They make e-cigarettes more expensive for young people to buy
8. What is the purpose of the government's rules regarding the use and sale of e-cigarettes?
A. To make it easier for people to get addicted to e-cigarettes
B. To protect young people from getting hooked on e-cigarettes
C. To encourage people to start using e-cigarettes
D. To allow e-cigarettes to be sold and used in public places
10. The text said that neither regular cigarettes nor e-cigarettes are considered safe for smokers. Why do you think moderation is
necessary when consuming e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes?
A. Smoking in moderation, or smoking fewer cigarettes per day, can potentially reduce the risk of developing smoking-related
illnesses.
B. Moderation causes you to spend less money because you will limit your consumption of these products.
C. Moderation is necessary because it reduces the chances of creating a habit of smoking.
D. It makes people to think that you are a responsible smoker