Smokers to face one more ban

controversy = disagreement expressed in a heated and public way

controversy = disagreement expressed in a heated and public way

campaigning = working in an organised and active way to achieve an objective

fine = the money you pay as a punishment for having breached the law

fine = the money you pay as a punishment for having breached the law

vulnerable = someone exposed to harm who can't defend themselves

personal space the area around a person's body which if invaded makes them feel uncomfortable

Traditionally, January is the month in which people try to make their New Year's resolutions work

smoking in cars with children will be banned under new laws put forward by the government.

Today we're talking about this new proposal restricting where people are allowed to smoke.

Now let's hear the argument in favour of a ban.

Those children who are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars are more likely to end up going to their doctors with respiratory infections, more likely to end up going to hospital with a respiratory infection

and much more likely to get a wheeze or actually have asthma through their childhood.

The proposal under discussion here in England includes a fine of up to £50 – that's about $80 – imposed on the driver of the car if there's somebody smoking when there's a child passenger.

The proposal under discussion here in England includes a fine of up to £50 – that's about $80 – imposed on the driver of the car if there's somebody smoking when there's a child passenger.

to breathe hard with a whistling, breathy sound, as in asthma

It probably will. But it's difficult to find anyone who doesn't defend a child's right to be healthy.

Children are vulnerable – vulnerable means they are exposed to harm and can't defend themselves.

The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate. This little chick is very vulnerable.

Yes, in the last few years, smokers have seen restrictions in their ability to smoke.

In many countries they aren't allowed to smoke in closed public places like bars anymore. And cigarette packages show disturbing pictures of diseased lungs.

Some disturbing thoughts about the future came to his mind. here was a disturbing noise coming from the attic.

One of the smokers suspicious of the new ban is Hayley

This British driver said she doesn't smoke when her children are on board. But that's as far as she goes in agreeing with the ban.

But that's as far as she goes in agreeing with the ban.

What objection – I mean what reason for disagreeing – is she raising?

A child raises a flag.

An example of raise is when you bring the issue of guilt up in a discussion about whether you should take care of elderly parents.

What objection – I mean what reason for disagreeing – is she raising?

Listen out for the two words Hayley uses when talking about the physical area surrounding her which she feels is very personal.

to make an effort to hear a noise that you are expecting: Would you listen out for the phone while I'm in the garden?

I completely understand where they are coming from, but to take it to the next level of stopping it even if you haven't got children in the car then I think that's a little bit beyond people's personal space, really.

Hayley talks about her personal space – it means the area around her body which she feels is hers and if invaded makes her feel uncomfortable.

Well, it seems that enforcing this ban will be a bit of a challenge for the authorities.

Law enforcement is always a matter of cost.

They breach the law at their own peril

They breach the law at their own peril

It put their lives in peril.

They breach the law at their own peril

But other places have managed to implement the ban on smoking in cars with child passengers.

But he said the plan would take several years to implement.

Well, the proposal here in England has yet to be voted for in Parliament and it might be implemented only by October.

So plenty of time there for a good debate.

campaigning = working in an organised and active way to achieve an objective

First, let's focus on a general objective. This meeting's objective is to choose a leader. The definition of an objective is a goal or something to aim for. An example of objective is a list of things to accomplish during a meeting.

Objectively, in terms of what can be seen and/or heard.

The definition of accomplish is to finish or complete something. The definition of an objective is a goal or something to aim for. An example of objective is a list of things to accomplish during a meeting.

To implement is defined as to put something into effect. An example of implement is a manager enforcing a new set of procedures.

When the police compel you to obey speed limits or else get a ticket, this is an example of a situation where the police enforce the law.

When the police compel you to obey speed limits or else get a ticket, this is an example of a situation where the police enforce the law.

When the police compel you to obey speed limits or else get a ticket, this is an example of a situation where the police enforce the law.

People with heart or respiratory problems need to take particular care.

There is a heated debate on this question at present.

vulnerable someone exposed to harm who can't defend themselves

One of my new years resolutions is not to click on these articles any more! An example of a resolution is a decision to lose 20 pounds in the upcoming year. These are good resolutions.

put forward = To propose for consideration: put forward a new plan

smokers are trying hard to carry on enjoying their cigarettes. I'm sorry I've interrupted you - please carry on. He carried on asking questions.

The definition of a breach is a break, or violation. An example of a breach is an agreement that has been broken.

An example of breach is breaking a contract.

The definition of a breach is a break, or violation.

he stepped down as leader in favour of his rival

he stepped down as leader in favour of his rival

The World Health Organisation is campaigning to discourage people from smoking.

Imposed is defined as to have forced something to happen or forced someone to do what you wished.