Question

【题目】 Take time off school, because your body will fight off the cold virus better if it is well rested. However, if you have to go, avoid close contact with your classmates.【1】 Meanwhile, wash your hands as frequently as possible. Nomsedating（非镇静的）allergy medicine, which you can buy from a chemist, can ease the problems of a runny nose and watery eyes.

As soon as you feel a cold coming on, drink plenty of liquid. Water or juice is ideal but hot herbal teas with lemon will help thin sticky substance and remove it from the body. A warm gargle with salt water will make your throat more comfortable by reducing the swelling. 【2】

【3】 Breathing in steam over a bowl of hot water helps a lot, too. For a violent cough, the latest research suggests that honey, either straight from a jar or mixed with a hot drink, works as well if not better than costly sprays.

A good diet is also essential for a quick recovery, so start the day with a healthy breakfast including vitamin C in the form of fresh fruit. 【4】 For dinner, easily digested solid food is recommended, such as rice porridge made with vegetables or eggs.

【5】 It not only makes you physically stronger, but enhances your emotional well-being. Just remember not to attempt anything that requires a lot of effort or strength. Finally, to recharge your body and regain your strength, you need a full eight hours' sleep.

A.Besides, a little light exercise is beneficial as well.

B.As we know, the virus can be spread easily from one person to another.

C.The name “cold" came into use in the 16th century due to cold weather.

D.The warm air generated by a hot shower or bath will help clear blocked noses.

E.Signs and symptoms may appear less than two days after exposure to the virus.

F.For lunch, chicken noodle soup is good since it helps block cells that cause coughing.

G.It also washes out bacteria and viruses so it can be used as a preventive measure as well.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】G

【3】D

【4】F

【5】A

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些患感冒时及预防感冒的建议。比如，避免与同学亲密接触，勤洗手，从药剂师那里买到抗过敏药；平时注意饮食，加强锻炼，保证睡眠。

【1】

根据上文提示“但是，如果必须去，避免与你的同学亲密接触。”，承接上文，B项As we know, the virus can be spread easily from one person to another.(如我们所知，病毒很容易从一个人传播到另一个人。)切题，故选B项。

【2】

根据上文提示“用盐水温热漱口可以减轻肿胀，使你的喉咙更舒服。”，承接上文，G项“它还可以清除细菌和病毒，因此也可以用作预防措施。”切题，该选项中的it指代上文中的A warm gargle with salt water，故选G项。

【3】

根据下文提示“在一碗热水旁，呼吸其蒸汽也有很大帮助。”，承接下文，D项“热水淋浴或洗澡产生的热空气有助于解决鼻塞。”切题，此处都是在说明解决鼻塞问题。故选D项。

【4】

根据下文提示“晚餐建议吃易消化的固体食物，如蔬菜或鸡蛋配米粥。”，承接下文，F项“午餐喝鸡肉面汤是很好的，因为它有助于阻止咳嗽。”切题，该选项中的For lunch与下文中的For dinner相呼应，故选F项。

【5】

根据下文提示“它不仅能让身体更强壮，还能使情绪健康。”，承接下文，A项“此外，少量的运动也是有益的。”切题，下文中的it指代的是该选项中的a little light exercise。故选A项。