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  3. Smoking is a harmful habit and makes one addicted once they start doing it. However, what are the reasons why people still conti

Smoking is a harmful habit and makes one addicted once they start doing it. However, what are the reasons why people still conti

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问题     Smoking is a harmful habit and makes one addicted once they start doing it. However, what are the reasons why people still continue to smoke? These people know the harmful and if long term, even life threatening effects of smoking but it seems nobody heeds(注意)the warning.
    The number of teenagers smoking today has increased. Teenagers experience a feeling of isolation. It is the time that they art: confused which role to take in society. Most of them usually have identity crisis at this age and smoking makes them feel better. Once they start smoking, they soon love the feeling of contentment it brings them.
    Peer(同龄人)pressure is also a great factor. At this stage, teenagers feel their parents don’t understand them. Those who are non-smokers are often convinced by smokers to engage in this activity. Teenagers feel that if they won’t join the group, they would lose their friends and will be left alone in which they don’t want to happen. This is the reason why they continue smoking to be accepted by them.
    There are also some people who smoke because of the nature of their jobs. Those who work in a very cold area or at sea. smoke to keep their bodies warm. At this time, smoking brings them good benefits. Call center agents and those who work at night love drinking their favorite cup of coffee and smoking at the same time while waiting for their shift at work. This is to keep them awake and attentive to answering their clients and finishing their assigned task.
    Smokers are also those who are experiencing feelings of depression. They find it hard to face the challenges life brings. They feel that what can make them feel better is by smoking and drinking. It is true that smoking could make them feel better but it is just a temporary feeling of relief.
Why do people still continue to smoke?
选项 A、They don’t realize smoking is a harmful habit.
B、They can improve their physical health by other ways.
C、They ignore the threatening effects of smoking.
D、They have no idea of the harmful effects of smoking.
答案C
解析 由题干中的continue to smoke可以定位到第一段第二句。该句提出疑问，但答案却在下一句中。第三句提到，这些人明知道吸烟是有害的，并且时间长了将危害生命，但似乎并没有人注意这个警告。C)与原文意思一致，是正确答案。
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