Vale Middle School Reading Article
Smoking Toddler Kicked Habit, But Thousands More Addicted (910L)
1. Explain the meaning of the title “Indonesia Considered the „Wild West‟ of Tobacco Regulation.”
What is meant by the term „Wild West‟? Explain fully. (NOTE: This should take a full paragraph. Anything
less than 4 sentences will earn zero points.)
2. After reading this article, it seems that the lack of cigarette regulation in Indonesia is leading to the use
of cigarettes by minors. One of the most disturbing factors, however, is that the main supplier of cigarettes
is an American company. What is your reaction to this? (Explain in a paragraph – no less than 5
sentences.)