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Arranging words
You are the Minister of Health and a journalist is interviewing you about your plans to stop
people from smoking in public places. You want to explain why the ban is a good idea, but
you are a bit nervous and get your words mixed up. Rearrange the sentences so that they make
sense, using the expressions we heard in the programme.

1: Why do you think the plan to ban smoking in public places is a good idea?

am I will sure it lives. Save

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

2: But some people say pubs and restaurants will lose business …

my make more In money. they’ll view,

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

3: But shouldn't people have the freedom to smoke if they want to?

thousands people. smoking fact of kills The is,

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

4: The government might lose money from tax if people smoke less.

point not That’s the

______ ______ ______ ______

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Arranging the words – Answers

1: I am sure it will save lives

2: In my view they’ll make more money.

3: The fact is, smoking kills thousands of people.

4: That’s not the point.

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