At the same time, the teacher explain some language points

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..

so \ as a result 后表示结果;as a result of 等表示前面的原因.

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

【合作探究】

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. Some think it is cool.

They need something to calm themselves and kill time.