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CELPIP Practice Listening: News Item ID: #60883 Medium Ontario teen vaping push
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  • You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
  • Then 5 questions will appear.
  • Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.
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Correct Answer: a provincial campaign to reduce teen vaping.

Why this is correct: The report describes a new public health campaign in Ontario aimed at reducing vaping among teenagers. It includes education, support, and stricter enforcement in schools and community centres.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • a school board decision to suspend students for vaping.: The report is about a health campaign, not a school board decision to suspend students.
  • research findings on adult smoking rates in Ontario.: The focus is on teen vaping, not adult smoking rates.
  • new federal rules banning flavoured vaping products.: The campaign is provincial, not a federal ban on flavoured products.

Correct Answer: workshops in 120 schools.

Why this is correct: The transcript says the first phase includes in-class workshops at 120 schools, online resources for parents, and a social media campaign. The workshops in 120 schools are a key part of the first phase.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • a ban on social media advertising.: A ban on social media advertising is not mentioned in the first phase.
  • inspections of vape shops across Ontario.: Inspections of vape shops are not described as part of the programme.
  • free nicotine replacement therapy for all adults.: Free nicotine replacement therapy for all adults is not mentioned anywhere.

Correct Answer: still do not understand the risks of vaping.

Why this is correct: Dr. Rahman said many teens still believe vaping is harmless, despite growing evidence of nicotine addiction and lung injury. She is concerned because teenagers do not understand how dangerous vaping really is.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • refuse to attend health workshops at school.: The report does not say teens refuse to attend health workshops.
  • are pressured by peers to start vaping.: Peer pressure is not mentioned as Dr. Rahman's specific concern.
  • have already switched to other tobacco products.: The report does not say teens have switched to other tobacco products.

Correct Answer: requires support beyond what schools can provide alone.

Why this is correct: Councillor Feldman said schools cannot tackle the issue alone and welcomed the additional resources. His words show he believes solving teen vaping needs help from outside the school system.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • should focus only on banning vaping products.: He welcomed additional resources, not a focus only on banning products.
  • is primarily the responsibility of parents at home.: He did not say it is mainly the parents' responsibility.
  • has already been solved in most Toronto schools.: The report does not say teen vaping has already been solved in most Toronto schools. Feldman said schools cannot tackle the issue alone and welcomed additional resources.

Correct Answer: cautiously optimistic about early results.

Why this is correct: The report mentions encouraging early feedback, with visits to a youth quit-smoking website up 30 percent. However, the ministry still plans to evaluate whether the campaign should be expanded or adjusted. This tone is hopeful but careful.

Why the other options are wrong:

  • uncertain about whether vaping is harmful.: The report clearly states vaping causes nicotine addiction and lung injury, so it is not uncertain about harm.
  • dismissive of concerns about teen vaping.: The report takes teen vaping seriously, so it is not dismissive.
  • critical of schools for not acting sooner.: The report does not blame schools for not acting sooner.

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