5.　　　 　　Take good care of yourselves, too.

4.　　　 　　I’m having great fun at winter camp. But for the past two days, I’m not feeling very well. I don’t know what’s wrong. Maybe I have ____ a cold. I have a ____ nose and ____ throat. Last night I couldn’t sleep because I had a _____, ____ and a slight ____. But don’t worry. I’ve been to the doctor’s. The doctor told me that it was not ____, which would otherwise be more ____. He advised me to ____ lots of water, lie down and ____ for a few days. He said I would get well in a week. Okay, so much for now.

3.　　　 　　How’s everything going?

2.　　　 Dear Mom and Dad,

17.　 C. flowers　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. snowflakes

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　 If you don’t keep yourself warm enough, winter can be a time of illness.

During the winter months, people easily get colds and flu (流感). Many think they are the same, but these two illnesses are different.

Colds can stay with you for up to a week. You will have a running nose, sore throat, headache, cough and a fever.

Flu is more serious. You will feel sick very quickly. You will have a fever and a headache. Your body will hurt and become weak. This could last for up to four weeks.

Is there any way to keep yourself away from colds and flu? Staying clear of people with colds or flu may work.

Try not to touch (触摸) your nose or eyes if you have been close to someone who has a cold. Wash your hands, especially after cleaning your nose.

Going out with wet hair can also give you a cold!

If you catch a cold or flu, go to bed and rest. Doing this will help you get better. Drink lots of water. Stay in a warm, well-aired room. If you have a headache, or your muscles hurt, take some medicine.

16.　 A. water drops　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. rain drops

15.　 The “ice crystals” in the third paragraph refers to “____”.

14.　 C. He was interested in learning.　　　　　 D. He was very warm-hearted.

13.　 A. He was outgoing.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. He was too serious.