A Chinese language teacher in Chongqing has resolved to quit smoking after
reading an essay about his habit written by one of his
students.
Junior high school student
Hu Yangjin shows her essay which has convinced her teacher to quit
smoking. She wrote the composition on May 31, 2007.
Hu Yangjin attends a junior high school and noticed her teacher
liked to smoke during classes, and coughs incessantly, the
Chongqing Economic Times reported.
She felt confused because she knew while her teacher was not
affluent, his expenditure on tobacco increased. She decided to
craft a special composition to help him stop.
The 15-year-old researched the prices of her teacher's favorite
cigarette brand and calculated his income and expenditure on
cigarettes and other daily consumables.
After reading the article, the teacher said he was deeply
touched by his student's kindness.
It was also reported that he was astonished to learn he spent 20
percent of his monthly income on tobacco. If he keeps up this
habit, he will save only 360 yuan or about US$47 at the end of the
year.
The teacher signed an agreement with Hu Yangjin and promised he
would pay his annual savings as a fine if he resumes smoking.
(CRIENGLISH.com June 7, 2007)
