阅读理解。
It is said that more than four-million people die each year from smoking. That number is increasing.
Seven in ten of those deaths are in developing countries. These numbers are frightening.
Yet people around the world continue to smoke. In the United States, about forty-seven-million adults
(成年人) smoke. This year alone, more than four-hundred-thirty-thousand Americans will die of diseases,
which have something to do with smoking. One day last month, thousands of Americans tried to stop
smoking. They were taking part in the Great American Smokeout. The American Cancer Society has
founded the Great American Smokeout every year for twenty-five years to show the dangers of smoking
and provide support for people who decide to stop smoking. The American Cancer Society says smoking
harms the body greatly. It warns that smoking even a small number of cigarettes (香烟) is dangerous.
It is not easy to give up smoking. However, doctors say you probably will live longer if you do stop
smoking. You will feel better and look better. You also will protect the health of family members who
breathe your smoke.
The American Cancer Society says there is not just one right way to stop smoking. They say any way
to stop smoking that is effective (有效的) is worth trying. This could include (包括) taking long walks or
spending time in places where smoking is not allowed. Also, you could eat a small piece of fruit or vegetables
instead of having a cigarette. The American Cancer Society says the sooner smokers stop smoking, the more
they can reduce their chances of getting cancer and other diseases. (from VOA)
1. What is the population of those who die from smoking in developing countries?
A. 4, 000, 000
B. 2, 800, 000
C. 7, 000, 000
D. 430, 000
2. Why was the Great American Smokeout founded?
A. Because they wanted to let more people know the dangers of smoking.
B. Because they wanted to help people who decide to stop smoking.
C. Because they wanted to tell people that smoking was harmful and dangerous.
D. All the above.
3. According to the passage, the possible effective way to give up smoking is ______.
A. to take long walks.
B. to be away from places where smoking is not allowed.
C. to eat more fruit and more vegetables.
D. to make fewer friends.
4. What does the underlined word reduce mean in Chinese?
A. 增加
B. 减少
C. 诱发
D. 获得
5. If a person smokes, ______.
A. he will protect the health of family members.
B. he will die of cancer.
C. he will increase the chances of getting cancer and other diseases.
D. he will take part in Cancer Society.
