Do you know how many people die because of smoking?

Thirteen people die every hour from illnesses related to smoking tobacco, such as cancer, bronchitis and heart disease. Every year, about 200 people are killed and 2,000 are seriously injured in fires caused by smoking.

Useful sentences: 1.During the 1990s, 21 million people died as a result of smoking cigarettes. as a result of\ because of \ on account of + n. pron. v-ing 由于粗心驾驶的结果, 他最后被送进了医院. He ended up in hospital as a result of his careless driving.

He gave me a hand, __ I succeeded at last. There was a terrible accident, _________, I was late for school. Many people died ___________ smoking. ▲ so \ as a result 后表示结果 ;as a result of 等表示前面的原因. so as a result as a result of

2. Thirteen people die every hour from illnesses related to smoking tobacco, such as cancer, bronchitis and heart disease. die of ( 内因 ) cold, hunger, sadness, cancer, old age, thirst

die from( 外因 ) wound, lack of food, accident, smoking die a …death 死的 … (hero’s 英雄般的； peaceful 安详的 glorious 光荣的 )

3. relate vt. 叙述 She related (to them) how it happened. 她向他们叙述了事情的发生经过。 relate A to \ with B 将 …… 联系起来 be related to sb\ sth 与 … 有联系 ; 有关系 == be connected with \ have sth. to do with

Discuss the questions with your partners. 1. Why do people smoke cigarettes? 2. Where do people smoke? Where can’t they smoke? 3. Is there any anti-smoking advertising in China?

I totally agree with you. I couldn’t agree more. That’s a good point. That’s right. Absolutely! I’m not sure about that. Let’s talk about smoking using the following expressions to show our agreement or disagreement.

I’m not sure I agree with that. I don’t agree with you. You can’t be serious. I completely disagree.

Girl: The government is thinking about banning smoking on public transport. I think it’s a good idea. Boy: ____________________. I think it’s a very good idea. Girl: I think it would be good if they banned smoking in restaurants and cafes as well. I totally agree with you

Boy: _________! That would be an excellent idea. Girl: I also think smoking should be banned in people’s homes as well. Boy: __________________. Absolutely You can’t be serious

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