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Start your stop smoking plan with START
S = Set a quit date.
Choose a date within the next two weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit. If you mainly smoke at work, quit on the weekend, so you have a few days to adjust to the change.
T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit.
Let your friends and family in on your plan to quit smoking and tell them you need their support and encouragement to stop. Look for a buddy who wants to stop smoking as well. You can help each other get through the rough times.
A = Anticipate (预期)and plan for the challenges you’ll face while quitting.
Most people who begin smoking again do so within the first three months. You can help yourself make it through by preparing ahead for common challenges, such as nicotine withdrawal and cigarette cravings.
R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.
Throw away all of your cigarettes, lighters, ashtrays, and matches. Wash your clothes and freshen up anything that smells like smoke. Shampoo your car, clean your curtains and carpet, and steam your furniture.
T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.
Your doctor can prescribe medicine to help with withdrawal symptoms. If you can’t see a doctor, you can get many products over the counter at your local grocery store, including nicotine patches (戒烟贴片) and gum.
1. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
A. By preparing well, one can give up smoking within two weeks.
B. It is advisable to find another smoker to quit smoking together.
C. In order to make the air fresh, throw away all the cigarettes and nicotine gum.
D. You should turn to a doctor for advice about what to buy in a grocery store.
2. The underlined word “withdrawal” in the last paragraph means ______.
A. producing B. measuring C. ending D. causing
3. The passage is written to ______.
A. persuade readers to stop smoking
B. inform readers of the harmful effects of smoking
C. give readers some practical advice on quitting smoking
D. tell readers who can help them get rid of the bad habit.
