Do you know how many people die because of smoking?Thirteen people die every hour from illnesses related to smoking tobacco, such as cancer, bronchitis and heart disease. Every year, about 200 people are killed and 2,000 are seriously injured in fires caused by smoking.Useful sentences:1.During the 1990s, 21 million people died as a result of smoking cigarettes.2. as a result of because of on account of + n. pron. v-ing3. 由于粗心驾驶的结果由于粗心驾驶的结果, 他最后被送进了医他最后被送进了医院院. He ended up in hospital as a result of his careless driving.He gave me a hand, _ I succeeded at last.There was a terrible accident, _, I was late for school. Many people died _ smoking. so as a result 后表示结果后表示结果;as a result of 等等表示前面的原因表示前面的原因. soas a resultas a result of2. Thirteen people die every hour from illnesses related to smoking tobacco, such as cancer, bronchitis and heart disease. die of (内因内因) cold, hunger, sadness, cancer, old age, thirst die from(外因外因) wound, lack of food, accident, smokingdie a death 死的死的(heros英雄般的；英雄般的；peaceful安详的安详的 glorious光荣的光荣的)3. relate vt. 叙述叙述 She related (to them) how it happened. 她向他们叙述了事情的发生经过。她向他们叙述了事情的发生经过。 relate A to with B 将将联系起来联系起来 be related to sb sth 与与有联系有联系;有关系有关系 = be connected with have sth. to do with Discuss the questions with your partners.1. Why do people smoke cigarettes?2. Where do people smoke? Where cant they smoke?3. Is there any anti-smoking advertising in China?I totally agree with you.I couldnt agree more.Thats a good point.Thats right.Absolutely!Im not sure about that.Lets talk about smoking using the following expressions to show our agreement or disagreement.Im not sure I agree with that.I dont agree with you.You cant be serious.I completely disagree.Girl: The government is thinking about banning smoking on public transport. I think its a good idea.Boy: _. I think its a very good idea.Girl: I think it would be good if they banned smoking in restaurants and cafes as well.I totally agree with youBoy: _! That would be an excellent idea.Girl: I also think smoking should be banned in peoples homes as well.Boy: _.AbsolutelyYou cant be seriousThank you!Thank you!