Text When my father was getting ready for work, our (26) was ruled by knocks and words. One (27) on the table meant "I am ready for my breakfast". Two knocks on the table (28) "I am ready for my tea". (29) breakfast he said,"Boots." The paper was (30) for him over the back of an armchair. Today’s paper was put on the chair for his (31) , and his boots were brought to him, freshly brushed. He read (32) ,at the same time putting on his boots and lacing them (33) . After finishing one boot, he said,"Bus." At that (34) one of the girls went outside to the garden gate (35) waited there. Her job was to stop the bus (36) it came. It came early sometimes, and it had to (37) my father. "Overcoat, hat. "One of my sisters had already (38) his overcoat. Now she held it (39) for him and guided his arms into it. Then she (40) his jacket down under the coat. Another girl (41) his hat, nicely brushed. "Handkerchief, pipe. "They were brought and put, with his tobacco,into his pockets. He (42) the window and said either "Walking stick" or "Umbrella". It was handed to him. Ready now, he was (43) reading the newspaper. He didn’t put it down (44) he heard the shout "Bus coming!" Then he kissed my mother and went out. The girls all breathed freely. (45) lucky a man is to have a wife and five daughters at home! 26().
A. house
B. room
C. ears
D. mind
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Why do people smoke One reason is that people become dependent on cigarettes. The substance which people cannot resist in cigarettes is nicotine. When people smoke the nicotine goes directly into the blood stream and makes people feel relaxed. A smoker’s body gets accustomed to the nicotine and if he stops smoking he feels nervous. Many smokers try to stop smoking but because of their dependence on nicotine they feel so uncomfortable that they often find it too hard to stop.Another reason is that people simply enjoy smoking and what it symbolizes. Having a cigarette for many people means taking a break. For some people smoking becomes part of certain social forms, for example, the cigarette after dinner. Many people enjoy smoking because it makes their hands busy.Many people also like the taste of tar in cigarettes. However, it is the tar that causes cancer. While governments and health experts have tried to make people give up smoking entirely, cigarette manufacturers have to keep selling them by producing cigarettes with less tar. Many people in western countries have welcomed these cigarettes since they find it difficult to stop smoking but want to reduce the risk to their health. What are experts trying to persuade people to do().
A. To buy cigarettes with less tar.
B. To smoke only a few cigaretes a day.
C. To smoke only during a break.
D. To give up smoking entirely.
Where are they talking
A. In the street.
B. In an office.
C. At home.