Now that smoking is considered very dangerous to the health, s especially difficult for children to buy cigarettes or tobacco. Ou tobacconist, Mr Soames, has always been very careful about this the customers are very young, he was always asks them whom the ciprete are for One day, a little girl whom he had never seen before walked boldly into his shop and demanded twenty cigarettes. She had the exact amount of the hand money in her kau and seemed very sure of herself. Mr Scames was so surprised by her confident manner that he forget to ask his usual question Instead, he asked her what kind of cigarettes she wanted. The gir regled promptly and handed him the money. While he was giving her the cigarettes, Mr Soames said laughingly that as she was so young she should hide the packet in her pocket in case a policeman saw it. However, the little girl didn't seem to find this very funny. Without ever smiling she took the cket and walked towards the door. Suddenly, she stopped, turned round packet and looked steadily at Mr Soames. There was moment's deathly silence and the tobacconist wondered what she was going to say, All at once in a clear, solemn voice, the girl declared. My dad is a policeman and with that she walked quickly out of the shop
A. Write "True" or "False against the following sentences: 4x.5=2 a. Children are not allowed to buy cigarettes b. A little girl bought a packet of cigarettes c. Mr Soames did not ask the girl whom the cigarettes were for d. The girl left the shop with a smile
B. Fill up the blanks with appropriate words from the text a. Mr Soames was a 4x5=2 b. The little girl had the exact amount of money for Mr Soames never forget to ask a. The girl's father was a
C. Answer the following questions; 3x2= 6 Why did the little girl go to the shop? b. What did Mr. Soames advise that girl after giving her the cigarettes c. What was the reason that the girl was not afraid of the police ? whom the cigarettes were for.
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What Are the Risks of Smoking?
The health risks of smoking, vaping, and using chewing tobacco are serious. Among them:
Tobacco cigarettes are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and can cause many diseases.
E-cigarettes, vape pens, and hookahs (water pipes) are filled with tobacco, nicotine, and other harmful chemicals. Health experts report serious lung damage in people who vape, including some deaths.
Chewing tobacco (smokeless or spit tobacco) can lead to nicotine addiction, cancer, gum disease, and heart disease.
But kids and teens continue to smoke and use tobacco products. Many young people pick up these habits every year. In fact, 90% of adult smokers started when they were kids. So it's important for parents to learn all they can to help kids steer clear.
What Problems Can Smoking and Tobacco Cause?
One reason that smoking and chewing tobacco are major health hazards is because they contain the chemical nicotine. Many e-cigarettes also contain nicotine. Someone can get addicted to nicotine within days of first using it. In fact, the nicotine in tobacco can be as addictive as cocaine or heroin. Once a person starts to smoke, it's hard to stop.
Smoking and tobacco use can harm every body system and lead to long-term health problems such as:
heart disease
lung disease
stroke
many types of cancer — including lung, throat, stomach, and bladder cancer
People who smoke also can get:
more infections (like pneumonia)
ulcers
gum disease
eye disease
Smoking is linked to diabetes, joint problems (arthritis), and skin problems (like psoriasis). For women, smoking can make it harder to become pregnant and can affect a baby's health. It can also make women's bones weaker and and easier to break.
Tobacco and other chemicals also can affect the body quickly. Their effects on the heart and lungs make it harder to do well in sports. They also irritate the throat, cause bad breath, and damage the airways, leading to the well-known "smoker's cough."
Finally, many studies show that young smokers are more likely to try marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or other drugs.