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2. soothing effect 5. vigorously 8. less likely 11. a cough
3. poor air 6. echinacea 9. ward off 12. a sick person
circulation
Ex. 2. Read the text filling in the blanks with the words from
Ex. 1. Translate the text.
1. That’s how far airborne droplets from...... or sneeze can travel.
«If one lands in your eyes or nose», explains Dr. Dennis Murray,
professor of pediatrics and human development, «you could wake
up sick a few days later». What if you have to take the elevator with
an indiscriminate cougher? Turn your back toward him.
2. Most colds are transmitted through indirect physical contact.
For instance,......... who transfers her cold germs from her nose to
her hands contaminates any object she touches. (Cold germ can
survive for up to three hours on inanimate objects). Others who
handle the object and then rub their own noses or eyes can get
infected.»This is why hand-washing is by far the most important
thing you can do to avoid catching a cold», says Dr. Joseph F. Plouffe.
So wash at every opportunity.
3. Office buildings with......... are a high-risk environment because
cold viruses can’t escape. What’s worse, low humidity dries the mucous
membranes that normally trap and dispose of viral invaders. For the
same reason, airplanes are another likely place to pick up cold
germs. The best anitidote is to frequently mist your nostrils with an
over-the-counter saltwater nasal spray, says Dr.Margaret Gradison.
4. They help flush germs from your body and....... the
dehydration that often accompanies colds. «Breathing through your
mouth, blowing your nose and taking drying cold medications all
promote fluid loss», notes Dr. Gradison. To counteract this, drink
at least eight glasses of water, fruit juice or other noncaffeinated
fluids every day.
5.One study showed you probably touch these parts of your
face as often as three times an hour. If you must,.....not a fingertip,
because it’s less likely to be teeming with germs.
6 Thirty to 45 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, such as
walking, cycling or dancing three times a week, is all it takes to
enhance your resistance to upper-respiratory-tract infections, says
physiologist Niall Moyna. And more isn’t necessarily better. Researchers

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