13.Health Comes First p. 81

 

                                                     13.Health Comes First

　　Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite¹ of the fact that doctors have even warnedthat it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking.
In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that healthshould come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising² and smoking inpublic places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the Eastin greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral³, don't you think?

 

 

put out my cigarette
once and for all  断然地, 坚决地
Health comes first. 健康至上
Health is wealth.  Health is above wealth.
miser  守财奴
Dogs can be dangerous, in that, they can bite.
be in good/poor health
in spite of = despite  + the fact that 从句
keep (on) V-ing   on 可省略
If you keep studying, you will master English.
kick the bad habit of smoking   get rid of
Bob realized his dream after graduating from college.
Peter placed an advertisemnet in the newspaper for a helper.  登广告
He is a nice guy except that he smokes.
...than ever(before)   加不加before均可
That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think?     immortal 不朽的

1 spite   

n.（用于短语）虽然，不顾，尽管

参考例句：

• He has modern ideas in spite of his great age.尽管他年事很高，但思想观念却很入时。
• In spite of his anger,his remarks were restrained.他尽管生气，说的话还是有节制的。

2 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

3 immoral   

adj.不道德的，淫荡的，荒淫的，有伤风化的

参考例句：

• She was questioned about his immoral conduct toward her.她被询问过有关他对她的不道德行为的情况。
• It is my belief that nuclear weapons are immoral.我相信使核武器是不邪恶的。