单选题Why do a few governments take timid measures toward smoking?ABecause they are afraid of people.BBecause diseases cost a lot.CBecause they are afraid of reducing their revenue.DBecause they are afraid of manufacturers.

单选题
Why do a few governments take timid measures toward smoking?
A

Because they are afraid of people.

B

Because diseases cost a lot.

C

Because they are afraid of reducing their revenue.

D

Because they are afraid of manufacturers.


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解析:
由Excerpt 2可知,第一段提到,有些政府对于吸烟采取一些怯懦的措施,第二段分析了原因——答案很简单,就是为了钱,接着指出,单是烟草税收一项,政府就从吸烟者身上征收到足以支付整个教育开支的费用。这说明,原因是反对吸烟就会减少税收。故C项为正确答案。

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