Ours is a big world, complex and full of many diverse people. People with many varying

points of view are constantly running up against others who have differing opinions. Those of us who smoke are just one group of many. Recently, the activism of non-smokers has reminded us of the need to be considerate of others when we smoke in public.

But, please! Enough is enough! We should like to remind non-smokers that courtesy is a two-way street. If you politely request that someone not smoke you are more likely to receive a cooperative response than if you scowl(皱眉)fiercely and hurl insults. If you speak directly to someone, you are more likely to get what you want than if you complain to the management.

Many of us have been smoking for so long that we sometimes forget that others are not used to the aroma of burning tobacco. We’re human, and like everyone else we occasionally offend unknowingly. But most of us are open to friendly suggestions and comments, and quite willing to modify our behavior. to accommodate others.

Smokers are people, too. We laugh and cry. We have hopes, dreams, aspirations. We have children, and mothers, and pets. We eat our hamburgers with everything on them and salute the flag at Fourth of July picnics. We hope you’ll remember that the next time a smoker lights up in public.

1. The purpose of the first paragraph is _________.

A. to inform. the reader of the complexity of the world

B. to declare that the author belongs to the group of smokers

C. to tell non-smokers that smokers will be considerate

D. to reveal the author’s reason for writing this essay

2. What does the second sentence in the second paragraph imply？

A. We should go on two different roads.

B. We have different ways of doing things.

C. Being polite to each other is a mutual thing.

D. We can smoke and sometimes we will not smoke.

3. According to the author, how can you get cooperative response from smokers if you don’t like to have someone smoking beside you？

A. Complain to his superior.

B. Tell him directly that you hate smokers.

C. Refrain from complaining but try to hint him next time.

D. Tell him politely that you are not used to smoke.

4. According to the author, why do some smokers smoke in public？

A. Because they cannot resist smoking.

B. Because they forget that others do not like the smell of cigarettes.

C. Because they are humans and they cannot avoid offending people.

D. Because there is no law against it.

5. How does the author try to persuade the reader？

A. He uses reasons.

B. He appeals to people’s emotions.

C. He cites examples in his argument.

D. He simply states his opinion.