ฉันรักแปล1421406 English for Humanities and Social Sciences
Quiz 5: Synthesizing (5%)
Article # 1: Why People Smoke (by Marjorie Jacobs)
Most people start smoking when they are in their teens and are addicted by the time they reach adulthood. Some have tried to quit but have returned to cigarettes because smoking is such a strong addiction. It is a habit that is very difficult to break.
The reasons why young people smoke are to look mature, to be like their friends, and to be excited. Since teens see older people all around them smoking, especially their parents and relatives, they smoke to act older. Moreover, if their friends or peers smoke, they may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. The last reason is the excitement of experimenting with something that is not allowed by their parents. Therefore, smoking becomes very attractive among many teens and they feel excited. It is excited to get cigarettes and sneak away to smoke without being caught.
For adults, they smoke for other reasons. They may have a lot of stress and pressures because of economic and personal problems. They may be unemployed or working but not making enough money to take care of themselves and their families. They may be homeless, or they may be dealing with alcohol or heroin addictions. Some may be in bad marriages or relationships in which there is physical and/or verbal abuse. All these people may smoke to feel relaxed or to give them energy while going through a hard time. Also, some people smoke to control their weight. Smokers, on the average, weigh seven pounds less than non-smokers. This may be because smoking reduces a person's appetite. It lessens his/her sense of taste and smell. This could be why ex-smokers gain weight after quitting cigarettes. Finally, there are people who say they love to smoke as smoking gives them pleasure. It just makes them feel good.
Adapted from: http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/docs/tobacco/Unit3/1why_people_smoke.html
1421406 English for Humanities and Social Sciences
Quiz 5: Synthesizing (5%)
Article # 2: Why Do People Start Smoking Cigarettes? (By Chris Kinsey)
Most people know the dangers of smoking. It's a fact that people who smoke generally die younger than nonsmokers. The health risks associated with smoking are even touched upon in schoolchildren's health classes. But even with the power of all the negative information about smoking at their fingertips, many people still choose to smoke cigarettes.
Nine in 10 smokers pick up the habit before the age of 18, according to the website Teens Health. The most common reasons are that it makes them feel more independent, look older and it can serve as a means for rebelling against authority figures. Peer pressure and having friends who smoke have an influence on young people. If a child in a social circle starts experimenting with tobacco, it's all too easy for him or her to lead peers into smoking. Moreover, the American Cancer Society points out that kids whose parents smoke are much more likely to pick up the habit than those with non-smoking parents. Studies have found that parents who react to smoking as a socially acceptable behavior -- even if they don't smoke -- can leave the door open for their children to experiment with tobacco.
It is rare for people to start smoking after the age of 18 – but it happens. One of the main reasons people start smoking is stress. Adults experiencing some certain levels of stress -- in a high-pressure job, for example -- may start to smoke as a way to manage the tension and nerves associated with the situation. Another reason is to self-medicate. For some, smoking is an essential way to self-medicate for illnesses that cause pain. Other people believe it can help relieve some symptoms of mental illnesses.
Adapted from:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/125012-people-start-smoking-cigarettes/
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/smoking-cessation/