Title Smoke that kills

Introduction Smoking is one of the leading causes of death today. Smoking causes an array of
illnesses. Many govemments are taking steps to warn their citizens about the
harmful effects of smoking. These include warnings on cigarette packets and
advertisements.

Contents of Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals which are toxic- Among the many
cigarette toxic substances contained in tobacco smoke are .....
smoke & their
effects Carbon monoxide narrows blood vessels. When this happens, the body is deprived
of oxygen. Nicotine is the drug that

Formaldehyde is used to
while benzene is used to
Acetonis used to make
and ammonia is used in
Imagine the effect of all these substances in our bodies.
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Carcinogens Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances that cause
& their effects cancer. Tar which is a stickyhack subiance causes
.... . Besides cancer, tobacco smoke can cause damage to other
organs of the body. Cadmium

Irad causes . .. .....

Smoking Smoking during pregnancy can have harmful effects on unbom babies. Pregnant
during women who smoke can ..
pregnancy and

Other effects I toUu"co smoke can have other detrimental effects on the smoker. Smoking
can cause

Conclusion At some point in our lives, someone may encourage us to smoke. It may be a
friend, a colleague or a relative. Before you give in to their coaxing and take that
first puff, remember each cigarette a person smokes can cost him 5 to 8 minutes of
his life. Smoking is neither glamorous nor attractive. It harms you and others who
are around you. Therefore, stay away from cigarettes.
Title Smoke that kills
Introduction Smoking is one of the leading causes of death today. Smoking causes an array of
illnesses. Many governments are taking steps to warn their citizens about the
harmful effects of smoking. These include warnings on cigarette packets and
advertisements.

Contents of Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals which are toxic. Among the many
cigarette toxic substances contained in tobacco smoke are carbon monoxide, nicotine,
smoke & their formaldehyde and others. Carbon monoxide nanows blood vessels. When this
effects happens, the body is deprived of oxygen. Nicotine is the drug that makes you
addicted to smoking. It is also used to make bug sprays. Formaldehyde is used to
preserve dead animals while benzene is important for making petrol and pesticides.
Nail polish removers use acetone while ammonia is found in household-cleaners.
Imagine the effect of all these chemicals on our bodies.

Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens. Carcinogens are substances that cause

Carcinogens cancer. Tar which is a sticky lack substance that stains our teeth can cause cancers
& their effects of the lung and throat. Besides cancer, tobacco smoke can cause damage to other
organs of the body. Cadmium , for instance, damages kidneys. Lead may result in
stunted growth . Besides, it can also damage the brain.

Smoking Smoking during pregnancy can have harmful effects on unborn babies. Pregnant
during women who smoke can have miscarriages and premature deliveries. In some cases,
pregnancy smoking during pregnancy can cause women to deliver babies with low birth
weights. It can also cause infant deaths.

Other effects Tobacco smoke can have other detrimental effects on the smoker. People who
smoke-can get wrinkles, making them look much older. They, almost certainly,
have bad breath and gum disease. You can easily identify a smoker in a crowd
because his hair and clothes will reek of cigarette smoke. Even his nails will be
yellowish. lmagine, then, the benefits of quitting smoking!

Conclusion At some point in our lives, someone nlay encourage us to smoke. It may be a
friend, a colleague or a relative. Before you give in to their coaxing and take that
first puff, remember each cigarette a person smokes can cost him 5 to 8 minutes of
his life. Smoking is neither glamorous nor attractive. It harms you and others who
are around you. Therefore, stay away from cigarettes.
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Enter the letter in the boxes to the chemical's name.

1. nicotine A) a sticky black substance that causes lung and throat

cancer
2. cyanide B) found in batteries and damages the liver and kidneys
3. lead C) used in household cleaners and keeps vou hooked
4. ammonia D) found in batteries and damages your brain and stunts
growth
5. aceton E) the ingredient used in rat poison
6. formaldehyde F) the ingredient that makes you addicted to tobacco

7. tar G) narows blood vessels, once it gets into the blood

stream, the heart has to work harder to provide oxygen
for cells
8. benzene H) often used in nail polish remover

9. carbon monoxide l) used to preserve dead animals

l0.cadmium J) cancer-causing chemical used to make pesticides and petrol
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