Germs(细菌) are everywhere. You can’t see them, but they are on your desk, on your computer, and even in the air!

Like people, germs move around the world. They fly with us on planes. When food, clothes, and other things travel around the world, germs travel, too. Some germs are safe, but some are dangerous. Germs cause illnesses like colds and the flu.

Warmer Weather Brings Germs

The world’s weather is changing. Cooler countries are getting warmer, so insects from hot countries can move there. Some of these insects, like mosquitoes, carry dangerous germs. These germs cause headaches, fever, and can even kill people.

Under Your Skin

Your skin protects you from germs. It stops some germs, but not all. They can enter your body when you eat, or when you have a cut. Germs are on your hands, too. They enter your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Fighting Germs

Your immune system(免疫系统) protects you, too. When germs get inside your body, your immune system finds and kills them. Special cells(细胞) move around your body and fight germs. They help you stay healthy. Other cells make antibodies. Antibodies help your body find and stop germs.

What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away. xkb1.com

(   ) 31. The underlined word “there” refers to ______.

      A. cooler countries            B. hot countries            

C. everywhere               D. the world

(   ) 32 Which of the following is right according to the text?

      A. All germs are dangerous.   B. There are more germs in cold places.

      C. Soap can kill all germs.         D. Germs can get into your body.

(   ) 33. What do antibodies do?

      A. They kill germs and wash them away. 

     B. They find and develop germs.

      C. They help protect us from germs.             

    D. They carry dangerous germs.

(   ) 34. Which can be the best title for this text?

      A. Germs Are Everywhere                             B. Weather Is Changing

      C. Skin Stops Germs                                     D. Germs Are Developed

(   ) 35. Where can you see the passage?

      A. A magazine                   B. A novel             

C. A diary                  D. A notebook

1.It is easy to protect the planet! These tips help save limited resources, especially water. So give the tips a try and get green. You can take short showers instead of having a bath and turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Be sure to ask your parents before trying any of these tips.

2.It might not seem like such a big deal, but think about how much time you spend sitting before your computer and playing computer games. And then you get up to go to school the next morning with a very heavy backpack. Now, without moving anymore, check out your posture.

3.The school year always brings new friends, new teachers, new assignments, and unfortunately some new germs. But don’t worry; a new school year doesn’t have to mean new illnesses! Follow these tips and you might score a perfect attendance (出席人数) record this year!

4.Going to school is an exciting time because everything’s new --- teachers, new package of markers when last year’s set works just well. In addition to reusing old supplies, we’ve got a great list of ways to be green in the new school year.

5.Be sure to ask your parents and yourself to save energy in the summer. You can try any of these tips. Turn off the TV and play in a garden or park. Turn off your computer before you go to bed each night.

A．Green Tips: Conserve Resources Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

B．Green Tips: Save Power Play outside instead of using electricity.

C．Green Tips: Back to School Reusing anything possible is better for the environment

and yourself!

D．20 Tips for a Germ-free School Year Wash your hands with soap and water to kill germs.

Drinking water: Bottled or From the Tap?    For every six water bottles we use,

only one makes it to the recycling bin.

F. Bad Posture Means Pain           Kids should carry backpacks that weigh less than 10 to

15 percent of their body weight.

Do you know that it is your own immune system working against the virus that makes you uncomfortable when getting a cold, but not the virus itself? So when you have got a strong immune system and the virus is strong enough too, you will possibly get terrible cold symptoms( 症状) ?
Vitamin C won't stop a cold
It is claimed that Vitamin C helps by increasing white blood cells. However, many tests have shown that it does not prevent colds. At best, it only slightly reduces the rime of symptoms.
Staying indoors won't protect you
One of the most likely sources of cold viruses is your computer mouse or desk. A study of the cold virus in offices found that 47% of desktops, 46% of computer mice and 45% of telephones had cold viruses on them.
Wrapping up warm won't protect you
Colds are more common in autumn and winter. That's because the cool, wet and cold weather drives people indoors, where viruses may more easily jump from one person to another. And the distinct peak in colds(感冒高峰) is in September and early January, which is likely due to the return of students to schools and colleges after the summer and winter vacation.
Old granny's chicken soup is right
Granny's chicken soup is an old cure for colds since a long time ago. Scientists say it is true. Chicken soup does help cure a cold. Many canned soups are just efficient as homemade ones.
【小题1】 It is ______ that makes you uncomfortable when getting a cold.

---Oh, your computer is so nice. ____ did you buy it?

---Thanks. I bought it in Wangfujing Dajie.

A．When            B．Where            C．Which            D．Whose