13.Health Comes First p. 81

Smoking is bad in that it is harmful to one's health. In spite of the fact that doctors have even warned that it causes cancer, people still keep on smoking. In some Western countries, however, people are beginning to kick the bad habit. They realize that health should come first. To help them quit smoking, there are laws against cigarette advertising and smoking in public places. This is praiseworthy except that Western countries are now selling cigarettes in the East in greater numbers than ever. That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think？

put out my cigarette

once and for all 断然地, 坚决地

Health comes first. 健康至上

Health is wealth. Health is above wealth.

miser 守财奴

Dogs can be dangerous, in that, they can bite.

be in good/poor health

in spite of = despite + the fact that 从句

keep （on） V-ing on 可省略

If you keep studying, you will master English.

kick the bad habit of smoking get rid of

Bob realized his dream after graduating from college.

Peter placed an advertisemnet in the newspaper for a helper. 登广告

He is a nice guy except that he smokes.

……than ever（before） 加不加before均可

That they are doing this is immoral, don't you think？ immortal 不朽的