17．Staying healthy at work isn't always easy．With all your co-workers sneezing around you，it seems impossible．Find out how to avoid the germs（细菌） with these tips
Wash your hands often．
You should wash your hands every time after you use the restroom，before you eat，after you sneeze or cough．Also，keep a bottle of hand sanitizer（洗手液）at your desk．
Eat balanced meals every day-including breakfast!
Many people don't eat breakfast because it takes too long to eat in the morning．It has been proven（证明）that the people who eat breakfast are healthier and more likely to remain a healthy weight．
Drink at least 8glasses of water a day．
Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake，but they will also lead to dehydration（导致脱水）．So you also need to be sure to drink water．Just keep a water bottle with you all the time，drink throughout the day and you will probably get what you need．
Take frequent breaks throughout the day．
When you feel tired，get up and walk around for a few minutes．Taking breaks and keeping your body in shape will help you feel better and make you more productive．
Use your vacations．
It seems that there is never a good time to be away from the office，but the people who do not take vacations are more likely to be sick．Taking vacations is a good way to relieve stress．So even if it is just a short weekend，use it and don't take your work with you．
Give up smoking．
It is common that smoking is bad for your health．Smokers get sick much easily than non-smokers．
72．How many tips are mentioned in the passage？B
A．Five．
B．Six．
C．Seven．
D．Eight．
73．When do you need to wash your hands according to the passage？A
A．After you sneeze or cough．
B．Before you write diaries．
C．Before you go to bed．
D．After you shake hands with others．
74．What does the underlined word"they"refer to？B
A．Vacations
B．Sodas and coffee．．
C.8glasses of water．
D．Frequent breaks．
75．Which of the following is NOT true？C
A．The people who eat breakfast are healthier．
B．Smoking is bad for your health．
C．If you drink sodas and coffee，you will not need to drink water．
D．Taking breaks and keeping your body in shape will help you feel better．
分析 本文就如何保持健康提了几点建议，包括经常洗手；吃早餐；多喝水；经常休息；利用你的假期缓解压力；戒烟．
解答 72．B细节理解题．根据文章可知提到了Wash your hands often；Eat balanced meals every day-including breakfast!Drink at least 8glasses of water a day．Take frequent breaks throughout the day．Use your vacations．Give up smoking．可知提到了6个建议，故选B．
73．A细节理解题．根据You should wash your hands every time after you use the restroom，before you eat，after you sneeze or cough可知打喷嚏或咳嗽后要洗手，故选A．
74．B细节理解题．根据上一句Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake苏打水和咖啡可以帮助你保持清醒，可知此处的他们指的是苏打水和咖啡，故选B．
75．C细节理解题．根据Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake，but they will also lead to dehydration（导致脱水）．So you also need to be sure to drink water．可知喝了苏打水和咖啡后仍要喝水，故选C．
点评 做题时要在理解好文意的基础上，与题目有机的结合，从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对，进行选择或推理判断，选出符合文章内容的正确选项．做题注意灵活，有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案．
