Lesson 15
How to Conquer the Bad Cold

Guidance

As the weather is getting cold in winter, it's very easy for us to catch a cold. We need to protect our body. How to conquer the bad cold in winter for school students? 冬天天气寒冷，很容易感冒。我们要保护身体，预防感冒。在校的学生冬季应该怎样预防感冒呢？

1 It is very common that a person catches bad cold in winter, especially children and elders. Some people usually inject the bacteria against the cold, now I will give some suggestions on how to solve this problem.

2 First, it is a good idea to drink milk to build up a healthy body. Milk has enough protein . Milk is good enough for children and students. What's more, a box of milk is convenient for carrying, and different kinds of tastes come into the market constantly . ① Students can choose their favorite taste.

3 Second, people always build up strong body by doing sports, like running, playing basketball and other sports. Doing sports can not only build up a robust body, but also can help make some friends. ②

4 Third, put on thick coat when it turns cold and terrible, take off or put on clothes according to weather diversification . ③

5 In a word, there is more bacteria frequently in winter, make preventive preparations for winter. In the end, wish every schoolmate healthy and happy.

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Word bank

Notes

① What's more, a box of milk is convenient for carrying, and different kinds of tastes come into the market constantly. 而且，一盒牛奶携带方便，不同种类的口味也不断涌入市场。

② Doing sports can not only build up a robust body, but also can help make some friends. 运动不仅可以保持身体健壮，而且可以帮助我们交到一些朋友。

③ ... Put on thick coat when it turns cold and terrible, take off or put on clothes according to weather diversification. ……天气转凉或恶劣的时候穿上厚的衣服，根据天气的变化增减衣物。

Practice

Ⅰ. Comprehension

1. When do people catch a cold more easily?

A. In spring.

B. In summer.

C. In autumn.

D. In winter.

2. Why is it a good idea to drink milk to build up a healthy body?

A. Because milk is cheap.

B. Because milk is tasty.

C. Because milk has enough protein.

D. Because we can buy milk easily.

3. Which is not true according to the passage?

A. Some people inject bacteria against the cold.

B. People always build up a strong body by doing sports.

C. There is less bacteria in winter.

D. Milk is good for health.

4. What should you do when you catch a cold?

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Ⅱ. Writing practice

Do you often catch a cold in winter? What do you think of the ways the writer tells you? When you catch a cold, what should you do? Discuss with you partners and write a composition : Fight against the cold.

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