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You feel tired and you have no energy. You
can't breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts. Don't be afraid 一 you have probably just got a1. Every year, many kids
experience this sick feeling. Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So,
what2is a cold?
Well, a
cold is an infection (传染病). It affects your nose, ears
and throat and make you feel sick and weak. It's very3to
catch a cold. When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria (细菌) travel through the air and4your body and then make
you sick. Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after touching something that
has bacteria on it,5a door or your desk at school, you can
get sick.
Some of
the symptoms (症状) of a cold6a fever, a sore throat
and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your7are
watery, you've probably got a cold. Most people who have got a cold feel very
tired and don't have much energy to do anything.
A cold is
not a pleasant thing to8. However, there are some things you can
do to feel better. You should have hot drinks9you've
got a sore throat and cough, You should eat healthy food and get a lot of rest
so your body can be strong enough to fight your cold. If you've got a fever, or
if you aren't feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor
and take some medicine.
A cold can
be frustrating,10just remember that there are many things
you can do to feel better and get stronger. Take care of your body and stay
healthy.
