广播电视英语短句 第 147 课：世界无烟日-5

If current rates continue, that number could reach one billion in this century. 如果现今的这个比率继续增加，那么在这个世纪的死亡人数将会达到10亿。

Events are planned in a number of countries to mark World No Tobacco Day. 世界禁烟日这一节日已经被计划在许多国家开展。

Many of the events are aimed at persuading people, especially the young, not to start smoking. 这个节日主要以劝解人们，尤其是青少年禁烟为目的。

Others aim to educate people about the many health benefits of quitting 节日的另一目的则是为了教育人们禁烟对健康的好处。