Giving up smoking (B2--Informal letter) Hi, As you know, I've been smoking for many years. I've tried many methods to quit smoking, to no avail. But here come the good news! I'm finally through with this habit of mine. It wasn't easy though, as smoking has been the most effective way to calm myself down, and in a way, it was an activity to pass time. Whenever I felt bored and had a little time, I lit one up, and then another one etc. When I tried to quit in the past, it didn't work. Every time I missed an opportunity to have a cigarette, I couldn't focus while my thoughts were revolving around smoking. And this addiction takes so much of one's free time. Another huge drawback was that awful smell my clothes always had. It literally repelled all the people I wanted to meet. Since I've given up smoking, the disturbing odour has disappeared, and more importantly, my throat and lungs are healing. My fitness has improved a lot. Knowing that it's still an issue for you, I'll give you some tips: The first weeks are the toughest. If you can't suppress your urge to smoke, I suggest that you should use one of those nicotine plasters. The act of smoking, as a ritual, is a big part of the addiction. This way, you can have your daily dose of nicotine,while working on how to use the extra time in your days. You need something to make you not think about smoking, like listening to music or have hobbies that require concentration. Then you gradually lower your dose of nicotine, and hopefully like in a month,you're free of this addiction. Fingers crossed. See you soon (The task was: You have given up smoking. Break the good news to your English friend, who is still a heavy smoker. Write a 170-200-word e-mail letting him/her know • when and why you started smoking; • about the difficulties you had to face while you were addicted; • about the positive changes in your health; • how your friend could get rid of his/her bad habit.) (Ignore the 200 word limit :D)