He gave me a hand ,__ I succeeded at last. (so)

There was a terrible accident, _________ , I was late for school. (as a result)

Many people died ___________ smoking. (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

== be connected with \ have sth. to do with

Step 5 Discussion

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?

Let the students discuss this topic in groups of three or four , and give you four minutes. After that show your ideas.

The teacher may give them some suggestions.

1. 1) Some think it is cool.

They need something to calm themselves and kill time.

It is a way of showing off.

2. People may smoke in the area which is allowed, but some people continue to smoke regardless of others' objections. They can't smoke in the public places and in the smoke-free area.

3. Yes. First of all, every package carries a warning: Smoking is bad for your health.

No advertisements of cigarettes can appear in any forms of media.

Step 6 Summary and Homework

In this period we talk about an unhealthy habit --- smoking. Smoking is harmful to our health. I do hope for the health of you and your family. Please don't smoke. We are young and full of hopes