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One thing that really gets up my nose is breathing other peoples cigarette smoke against my will. Its about time that smoking in public places was stamped out once and for all.

There is nothing worse than coming home from a bar or club after an evening out and finding that your clothes smell disgusting， because they have been saturated （浸透著） with cigarette smoke.

Cigarette smoke. Im not the only one who is born with this and Im not some born nonsmoker. I just wish that I had a choice whether or not I came home smelling like a dirty ashtray （煙灰缸）.

Another thing that I really hate is walking down the street behind someone smoking a cigarette. Every time they breathe， out comes that cloud of stale smoke and you walk straight into it and aside from crossing over the other side of the street. There is very little you can do about it. It is not a pleasant experience and it is one I could live quite happily without.

I know there are a lot of people in this country that smoke. Ill be willing to bet that someone who are reading this article are fed up with people who dont smoke. They are always harping on （嘮叨） about their “bad habit” and telling them what to do. The simple fact is that smokers are affecting the health of nonsmokers as well as their own.

People die each year just because they have breathed other peoples smoke and that is something we really should be taking seriously. In my opinion a completely ban on smoking in public places is the only way forward.

1. What does the underlined phrase “gets up my nose” in the first paragraph mean？

A. Cheers me up.

B. Makes me angry.

C. Smells something out.

D. Turns my nose towards something.

2. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 2？

A. He has an ashtray in his home.

B. He thinks the smell of cigarettes disgusting.

C. He often smokes a lot of cigarettes in a bar.

D. He is unwilling to come home from a bar late at night.

3. What is the author strongly against？

A. Taking in secondhand smoke.

B. Living a life without cigarettes.

C. Walking across the street with nothing to do.

D. Smoking behind someone while walking down the streets.

4. What is the best title for the text？

A. Smoking Is Bad to Smokers and Nonsmokers

B. Smoking Should Be Banned in Public Places

C. Smoking Is a Bad Habit

D. Smoking Is Disgusting

B

Most fitness advice is given to a general audience. But if youre old， the International Council on Active Aging （ICAA） has some suggestions for you to get started and keep you at the top of your game：

Get a checkup. Talk with your doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any correction to suit your situation.

Know your choices. Before starting， choose a program youll enjoy， so youll do it regularly. Some people， for example， like to go to a gym for carefully organized workouts （鍛煉）， while others might prefer a more informal neighborhood walking club.

Check out the facility and the staff. Is the place friendly？ Can you change clothes comfortably？ Are facilities easily used？

Choose the style you want to take part in. Choose whats best for you—a class or going alone？ Morning or night hours？ Indoor or outside exercise？

Start slowly. Most people are too excited and sometimes overdo it. Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable schedule.

Make a date. Find a partner to exercise with you and he or she can encourage you.

Set specific short-?and-long-term goals. Plan for activity in your day and pay enough attention to the plan.

Make a list. Try to list the advantages you have had （such as less stress， stronger bones or greater strength and a better sleep）， rather than just the result （such as weight）.

Remind yourself what your goals are. If it hurts， dont do it. Learn to work around pain， not through it. And once youve reached your goal， treat yourself for the good job youve done， so it will encourage you to continue.

5. The ICAA makes the fitness suggestions for ___ .

A. small kids B. young ladies

C. old people D. school students

6. What advice does the ICAA give first？

A. Seeing the trainer.

B. Changing the situation.

C. Getting the doctors permission.

D. Looking for a good fitness program.

7. What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to？

A. The pain. B. The exercise.

C. The goal. D. The body.

8. Where does the text probably come from？

A. A textbook. B. A science novel.

C. A magazine. D. An advertisement.