职称英语考试2016年综合C补全短文49题答案
_____The World Health Organization estimates that tobacco use kills nearly 5 million people worldwide every year. In the US alone, about 440,000 people die each year from tobacco-related illnesses; about one-third of all cancers in the US are caused by tobacco use. If current trends continue, WHO estimates, by 2025 tobacco will kill 10 million people each year
A.Tobacco stocks also perked up as investors discounted fears of litigation(诉讼)from the US
B.So far, 109 countries have signed it, and 12 have ratified it.
C.The impact of the treaty could be huge.
D.Countries that ratify(批准)it would be required to enact strict tobacco control policies.
E.The treaty calls for higher tobacco taxes, restrictions on smoking in public places, and more promotion of tobacco prevention and cessation programs.
F.The Senate must still approve the treaty before the US can implement its provisions