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0 Why was restaurant owner Zack Jusufi cited to appear before the Court of Law in 2005? a) because he smoked in public b) because he didn’t pay his membership fee for a private club c) because he didn’t comply with the law in his restaurant d) because he opened a private club illegally ✘ 1 In which locations is the city’s smoking ban NOT applicable? a) clubs only available to members b) restaurants open to the public c) all social clubs d) there are no exceptions 2 Why does Mr Jusufi think he is being treated unfairly? a) because he lost his battle in the Supreme Court b) because the laws discriminate small business owners c) because he has to give up his establishment d) because he sees no reason why smoking is prohibited only in some locations 3 Why did the court decide the smoking ban is justified in Mr Jusufi’s restaurant? a) because the membership fee is too low b) because he earns money with his club c) because he donates money to charity d) because he encourages people to smoke in this club 4 Which of the following sentences is true for Mr Jusufi? a) He wants to stop smoking in for-profit restaurants. b) Neither he nor his family smoke. c) He thinks you can’t get cancer by breathing second-hand smoke. d) Most of his guests are non-smokers. b) Scan the article again and underline all sentences that contain arguments why Mr Jusufi’s strategy is or is not justified. Writing: Smoking ban in restaurants You have come across an article about Mr Jusufi’s private club in the newspaper (see page 30). You have a strong opinion about his strategy and decide to write an e-mail to the editor. Depending on whether you adopt a smoker’s or a non-smoker’s point of view, you either complain about or welcome his courage to break the law. In your e-mail to the editor you should: • describe the atmosphere in smoking and non-smoking restaurants • discuss the costs caused by smoking • identify health problems related to smoking Write around 250 words . Your turn: Smoking bans in Europe In many countries in Europe, smoking is prohibited in public places. Do some research and compile a map of Europe with colour-coded countries according to whether there are restrictions on smoking in office buildings, public places and restaurants, bars and cafés. 6  7  31 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv