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英语四级写作优秀作文 Some countries have gone so far as to ban smoking in many public places and office buildings. Although some people say that this limitation is a violation of their rights, the measure has received widespread support among non-smokers. In my opinion, it is a good rule for the following reasons. The first and most important reason is that while limits on smoking restrict the rights of smokers, smoking itself impinges upon the rights of non-smokers. Studies have shown that second-hand smoke can have a detrimental effect on the health of non-smokers, so I agree that this is one activity which should be restricted. Second, aside from the long-term health effects of second-hand smoke, it can have very serious immediate consequences for those who are allergic to it. In a public place we can not know who may be allergic to our smoke so, for safety’s sake, it is better not to smoke around others without their permission. Third, the ashes and cigarette butts left behind by smokers are another form of pollution. They dirty our environment and, as taxpayers, we must all pay for the clean-up of our public places. In conclusion, I hold that smoking should be banned in public places and office buildings. It has been said that zoos no longer serve a useful purpose. Others say that zoos are artificial environments that do the animals more harm than good. In my opinion, these arguments do have some merits but do not outweigh the advantages of zoos as centers for education and conservation The primary purpose of a zoo is to educate. It provides people with an opportunity to see live animals at close quarters. Furthermore, these are animals that most people would never see otherwise. They may be from areas that are far away or inaccessible. Moreover, they may be rare and difficult to see in the wild. While books and videos can provide people with information about such animals, nothing can equal the effect of seeing a live animal. Allowing people to see l