can you rewrite these paragraphs in your own words?
a single puff of tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals. almost all of these chemicals prevent the body from functioning the way it should. at least 43 of them cause cancer in smokers. in the united states more than 400,000 people die each year as a result of smoking-related illnesses. smoke also harms the health of nonsmokers. even smokeless tobacco causes health problems for its users.
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tobacco contains three substances that are especially harmful to health. nicotine ( nik-uh-teen) is an addictive drug found in tobacco. nicotine makes tobacco users crave even more nicotine. tar is a thick, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns. this liquid coats the lining of the lungs and causes diseases. carbon monoxide (kar-buhn muh-nahk-syd) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced when tobacco burns. tobacco smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe contain all of these substances.

What is the main source of conflict in this passage? lee grew up near the old-growth forest. she loved wandering the trails and looking at the natural beauty around her. but the city council recently approved plans to cut down the forest in order to build a shopping center and apartment buildings. the council believed the development would create new jobs and provide more affordable housing. lee was upset when she heard about the plans to destroy her beloved forest, and she vowed to do something to save it.

Key events - what happens? what do we learn about the character in this event? or how does the event change the character? what is the author’s message in each set of events you have identified? 1.bruno and his family move from berlin to auschwitz due to the move he learns of the camp which leads to another key event. 2.bruno meets shmuel when they meet, they become friends which in turn towards the end leads to their untimely demise.

Part a which statement best describes a central idea in this narrative? in times of tragedy, it is difficult to determine how best to be of service. in times of crisis, people prefer to be alone. young people tend to look to older people to take action in times of tragedy. when people publicly commit to being of service, they are more likely to follow through. part b which detail from the text best to shape the central idea in part a? "'i thought you might have too much going on already. i saw everyone post online.' martin said, 'i don’t think anyone wanted to be in the way today, so i’m glad you came.'" "finally, he said, 'i don’t know what to do. i guess i should tell him to let me know if he needs anything, but that doesn’t feel like enough.'" "he wondered how many people would actually show up to out and how many would simply hope that enough others did." "he explained to her that martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'what do you plan to do for him? ' his mother asked."