Question

Seventy percent of the people who catch a cold feel better within a week, but it is not unusual to have the common cold for as long as two weeks.

Why does your cold seem to be staying longer than it should be? Here are some possible reasons.

Sleep plays an important role in our immune system(免疫系统). In fact, this year a study showed that people who got less than seven hours of sleep per night were nearly three times more likely to catch a cold than people who slept for eight hours or more.

Water plays an important part in our body. If your cold won't go away, think about drinking more hot water.

In fact, taking too much medicine can make things worse.

The common cold can easily be mixed with other illnesses. Often, people believe they've had a cold for a few weeks and may not realize that they aren't getting better because they're being treated for the wrong illness.

People ask “Should I exercise when I have a cold？” all the time. The answer is usually yes. But do it at a low level and listen to your body. For example, try taking a walk instead of running five miles. If you do it at a high level, it'll do more harm to your body. It'll also make the cold stay longer.

1.It takes most of the people who catch a cold ________ to feel better.

A. two days

B. less than one week

C. more than one week

D. two weeks

2.Who can catch a cold more easily according to the passage?

A. People who sleep for 6 hours per night.

B. People who sleep for 8 hours per night.

C. People who sleep for 9 hours per night.

D. People who sleep for 10 hours per night.

3.The following are the reasons why a cold might stay longer EXCEPT “________”．

A. not getting enough rest

B. taking too much medicine

C. exercising too hard

D. taking a walk

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Taking too much medicine helps us get well soon.

B. Drinking more cold water is good for curing the cold.

C. To get well, we should tell other illnesses from the common cold.

D. We can't do any exercise when we have a cold.

5.What is the best title for the passage?

A. How to get away from the cold

B. Why your cold stays longer

C. The right medicine for a cold

D. Treating the wrong illness

1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.B 【解析】本文主要谈论感冒时间长的原因，主要原因有：睡眠在我们的免疫系统中起着重要的作用。多休息，睡眠；多喝开水；不要过量服药；要区分普通感冒与其他疾病；适量锻炼，不要做剧烈运动。 1.题意：大多数感冒患者______________就会感觉好一些。A. two days两天；B. less than one week少于一...

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