Ask Ss to look at the pictures above and discuss which depicts a healthy activity and which depicts an unhealthy one. And they can talk as much as they can.

　　Picture one: Singing and dancing

　　Picture two: Doing taichi

　　Picture three: Drinking alcohol

　　Picture four: Playing basketball

　　Picture five: Smoking and taking drugs

Step 2. Pre-reading

Purpose: To make Ss realize the harm of smoking and avoid smoking.

1. Group work

Ask Ss to discuss the following questions in groups

(1) Have you ever smoked? If you have, have you ever tried to stop?

(2) Why do you think some adolescents start smoking?

(3) In what ways is smoking harmful? Do you think smoking should be banned?

(4) Where could you get good advice on stopping smoking?

2. Discussion

Ask some Ss to give their own opinions about how to stop smoking. Discuss and choose whose opinion is the best.

For you reference:

★ Set a date and time to stop, and stick to it.

★ Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether any of the proven drug treatments might suit you.

★ Find out if there is a stop-smoking clinic near you.

Enlist the help of your friends and family.