Vocabulary:
- refill /REE-fil/
- conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/
- nicotine /NIK-uh-teen/
- addictive /uh-DIK-tiv/
- carcinogen /kahr-SIN-uh-juhn/
[noun] a material or supply to replace something that has been used up
This printer’s ink needs refills.
[adjective] ordinary or normal
The young chef mastered the conventional uses of olive oil.
[noun] addictive chemical found in tobacco
Nicotine makes you addicted to cigarettes.
[adjective] makes one not stop doing or taking once one has started doing or taking
The newly-released action game is addictive.
[noun] a substance that can cause cancer
Keep carcinogens off your body if you don’t want to get sick.
A new method of smoking is becoming a trend to those who would like to quit smoking of tobacco cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are the newest smoking devices available in the market. Many shops offer different brands of devices as well as various flavors for refill. Many elderly smokers have shifted to the use of e-cigarettes from conventional smoking.
Despite being used as a substitute for tobacco, the effect of the said device scares health officers. According to Dr. Schroeder, however, nicotine is not the main cause for smoking-related diseases. Other addictive substances and carcinogens do most of the damage. As of now, electronic cigarettes cannot be advertised as the safest but rather the most convenient option.
Despite being used as a substitute for tobacco, the effect of the said device scares health officers. According to Dr. Schroeder, however, nicotine is not the main cause for smoking-related diseases. Other addictive substances and carcinogens do most of the damage. As of now, electronic cigarettes cannot be advertised as the safest but rather the most convenient option.
True or False:
- Electronic cigarettes are an outdated way to breathe in nicotine.
- Only young people use e-cigarettes.
- Many elderly smokers turned against smoking regular cigarettes.
- Carcinogens and nicotine are not destructive.
- It is difficult to purchase an e-cigarette device.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think should people consider before using an e-cigarette?
- Do you think increasing the market price of cigarettes will stop people from smoking? Why or why not?
- How would you convince a friend to stop smoking?
- Do you think tobacco companies will support health officials on their health campaign for smokers? Please explain your answer.
- Would you consider supporting an anti-smoking campaign? Please cite your reasons.
Express Your Opinion:
- “Smoking cigarettes is like paying to have your life cut shorter – the most foolish thing anyone can ever do.” – Anonymous
- “Coffee and smoking are the last great addictions.” – Lara Flynn Boyle
- “So smoking is the perfect way to commit suicide without actually dying. I smoke because it’s bad, it’s really simple.” – Damien Hirst