大学英语(四)听说 unit 2讲稿.docxVIP

讲 稿 New College English（Second Edition） Listening and Speaking Course 4 全新版大学英语（第二版）听说（四） 学 校：江西农业大学 教研室：大学英语第二教研室 教学内容 Questions for Discussion How harmful is smoking to smokers? Is smoking also harmful to nonsmokers? In what way? Why do some young people pick up smoking? In what places has smoking already been banned? Are you in favor of this policy or not? Why? What troubles can a smoker have if he works in a nonsmoking environment? What do you suggest we should do to create a smoke-free working environment? Language Focus Here are some sentences and structures that you might find useful in discussing the above quest Smoking is harmful / damaging to one’s health. Smoking is known as a fatal cause of lung cancer. Smoking is also found to be related to / connected with / associated with / linked to other types of cancer. Smoking is not only a waste of money but is also a danger to one’s health. Studies show that cigarette smokers are much more likely to die from a heart attack than nonsmokers. You run a greater risk if you are a chain smoker / if you smoke to excess / if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day. Smoking is dangerous not only to the smokers themselves but also to the non-smokers around them. Passive smoking / Inhaling secondhand smoke can also cause lung cancer. Cigarette smoke fouls / pollutes the air of an enclosed area / air-conditioned room or building. The nicotine in tobacco can stimulate / energize a smoker for a brief period of time. Some young people may have picked up smoking out of curiosity / because of peer pressure / because they thought it was cool. Once you become addicted to smoking, it will be hard for you to quit / give up / kick the habit. In my opinion, smoking should be prohibited / should at least be partially banned in all public places / enclosed areas like elevators and air-conditioned offices, restaurants and cafeterias. Non-smokers in many countries are appealing for the prohibition of smoking in public places. Thanks to the efforts