Back in the 1980s, when World No Tobacco Day was first created, the world was a much different place from how it is now. Although the dangers associated with cigarettesmoking were known back then, a much larger percentageof the global population engaged inthis harmful activity. To encourage people to quit smoking, the World Health Assembly (WHA) passed a resolutionin 1987 that declaredApril 7, 1988, to be “a world nosmoking day.” People worldwide were encouraged to stop smoking for 24 hours on that day. After that, the WHA declared that the event should occur annuallyon May 31 and be officially called World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). Since then, the World Health Organization (WHO)—an agencygoverned by the WHA—has assumed responsibility for this yearly event.
In addition to urging the public to quit smoking and highlightingthe risks of smoking, the purpose of WNTD is to informpeople about the business practices of tobacco companies. For instance, in 2008, under the theme“Tobacco-free youth,” the WHO emphasized the threat of tobacco promotionto young people andcalled fora worldwide ban on advertising. In 2023, the focus of the special day was “Grow food, not tobacco,” which was intended topush farmers to grow nutritiouscrops rather than tobacco.
Each year, the WHO uses the day to promote a wide range of projects aimed at reducing global smoking rates. Despite all these efforts, it is estimatedthat around eight million people still die annuallyfrom the effects of smoking, including 1.3 million deaths from second-hand smokeexposure. Obviously, the WHO’s work is still far fromover.
What Did You Learn ?
What was the purpose of “a world no-smoking day”?
In which year did WNTD focus on the goal of prohibiting all tobacco advertising?
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Words in Use
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percentage
[pɚˋsɛntɪdʒ]
n. 百分比
The scientists expressed the figures as percentages.
這科學家以百分比表示這些數據。
A large percentage of prisoners come from poor families. 大部分的囚犯來自窮苦家庭。
高中 Level 4
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declare
[dɪˋklɛr]
vt. 宣布；宣稱
三態
declared [dɪˋklɛrd] / declared [dɪˋklɛrd]
=
claim
=
announce
The American colonies declared independence in 1776.
美洲殖民地於 1776 年宣布獨立。
The suspect declared that he was innocent.
該嫌犯宣稱他是無辜的。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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annually
[ˋænjʊəlɪ]
adv. 每年地
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agency
[ˋedʒənsɪ]
n. 代辦處，機關
My dad works at a travel agency.
我老爸在旅行社工作。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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urge
[ɝdʒ]
vt. 力勸，激勵
n. 強烈的欲望，衝動
=
desire
Tom’s mother urged him to study every day.
湯姆的母親激勵他每天讀書。
Rick felt a sudden urge to call Monica to tell her he was sorry.
瑞克突然很想打電話給莫妮卡，告訴她他很抱歉。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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inform
[ɪnˋfɔrm]
vt. 通知，告知
Please inform us of any change of schedule.
若排程表有異動請告知我們。
Please keep me informed about what you’re doing.
你們正在做什麼事，請隨時讓我知道。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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theme
[θim]
n. 主題
The theme of John’s essay is water pollution in Taiwan.
約翰論文的主題是臺灣的水汙染問題。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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promotion
[prəˋmoʃən]
n. 促進，提倡；升遷；（產品的）促銷
Tourism in Taiwan is doing well thanks to recent promotions.
臺灣的旅遊業因為近來的推廣而正蓬勃發展。
Lisa got a promotion last month, and now she can afford to buy a new car.
麗莎上個月升遷，現在她買得起新車了。
The company is planning a big promotion for its newest product.
那間公司正為其最新產品籌劃一項大型促銷活動。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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nutritious
[njuˋtrɪʃəs]
a. 營養的
=
nourishing
Do you know that soy milk is actually as nutritious as milk?
你知道其實豆漿和牛奶一樣有營養嗎？
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英檢中高
高中 Level 4
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estimate
[ˋɛstə͵met]
.vt. 估計
It is estimated that 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration.
估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
An estimated 20,000 people will participate in the demonstration. 估計將有 2 萬人參與這次的示威遊行。
Please give me a rough estimate of how much time you’ll need to complete the project.
你需要花多久時間完成這件案子，請給我一個大約的數字。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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exposure
[ɪkˋspoʒɚ]
n. 暴露，曝晒；接觸（與介詞 to 並用）
Too much exposure to sunlight can cause skin problems.
過度曝晒於陽光下可能引發皮膚問題。
Constant exposure to French is a must if you want to master the language.
多多接觸法文是想要精通這個語言的不二法門。
英檢中級
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tobacco
[təˋbæko]
n. 菸草
=
cigar
The nicotine in tobacco is an addictive and harmful substance. 菸草內的尼古丁是種會使人上癮且有害的物質。
高中 Level 3
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cigarette
[͵sɪgəˋrɛt]
n. 香菸
Please put out your cigarette, sir. This is a non-smoking area.
先生，請把香菸熄掉。這裡是禁菸區。
I got addicted to cigarettes while I was in college.
我念大學時染上菸癮。
高中 Level 3
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resolution
[͵rɛzəˋluʃən]
n. 志願，期望；決心
=
promise
Have you made any New Year’sresolutions?
你立定了任何新年新希望嗎？
Cindy made a resolution to study abroad someday.
辛蒂下定決心有一天要出國念書。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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highlight
[ˋhaɪ͵laɪt]
n. 最精彩的部分
vt. 突顯，強調
=
emphasize
Our stay in Paris was certainly the highlight of our trip.
我們在巴黎停留的期間絕對是此行最精彩的部分。
You should highlight your work experience in the resume.
你應該在履歷表中突顯你的工作經驗。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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second-hand smoke
二手菸（包括吸入菸草產品 發出的煙霧，以及吸入吸菸者抽菸時呼出的氣體）
Practical Phrases
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kick the habit
戒除習慣
Bob is determined to kick the habit of drinking too much coffee.
鮑勃下定決心要戒掉喝太多咖啡的習慣。
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engage in + N/V-ing
從事某事
The two sides engaged in peace talks.
雙方從事和平談判。
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call for sth/sb
需要某物；（公開地）呼籲某事；去接某人
Success calls for hard work and some good luck.
成功需要努力和一點好運。
Environmentalists are calling for immediate action to combat global warming.
環保人士呼籲立即採取行動遏止全球暖化。
The situation calls for immediate action.
這種情況需要立即採取行動。
Scientists around the world are calling for water conservation.
世界各地的科學家都在呼籲節約用水。
I'll call for you at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
I'll pick you up at seven o'clock.
我七點鐘來接你。
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be intended to V
（某物的）用意是⋯⋯
This French course isintended to introduce students to the French language.
這門法文課的用意是為學生介紹法國的語言。
