A special kind of *flu (H1N1) is now *spreading in many countries, including China. So it’s important to know how to stop catching flu and cold. Here are some suggestions on how to keep away from flu.

1. Wash your hands often. The flu, as with colds, is spread from person to person. The way these *germs are spread is not by breathing them, but by picking them up on our hands and spreading them to our face where they can get into your body. So please remember: wash your hands often and don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

2. Get enough sleep. Enough sleep is important to the health. Enough sleep will make you energetic and active again. More important than how long you sleep is when you sleep. Studies show that the best spring or summer bedtime is between 9 and 10 p.m. and the best autumn or winter bedtime is between 8 and 9 p.m.

3. Drink water every day. Water helps change food into energy. Water also helps clean out your body. After a night’s sleep, your body really needs water. So it’s important to drink some water after you get up every morning. And drinking enough water could keep your balance of salt. But don't drink water much more than you would, or should.

4. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Scientists have found out that what people eat affects their health. They advise people to keep a balanced diet and that is to say, you should eat more fruits and vegetables and less meat such as beef and pork. You should also eat less food that is high in fat, like French fries or cookies.

5. Do more exercise. It is surely necessary to take some exercise every day. Studies show that getting lots of exercise makes the heart healthier. That’s why more and more people are becoming active in all kinds of sports and exercise. Through sports and exercise, people become healthier and stronger. So in the morning, you can get up early, go outdoors, breathe the fresh air, and do exercises. When we exercise, our body produces special chemicals that give us energy, and exercise also helps improve our body’s *ability to fight disease.

（    ）53. We may get flu by _____________.

A. eating the flu germs              B. drinking the flu germs

C. breathing the flu germs            D. picking flu germs up on our hands

（    ）54. To stop catching the flu and cold, we should eat _____________.

A. more fruits and cookies           B. more vegetables and beef

C. less fruits and French fries              D. less French fries and pork

（    ）55. Our body’s ability to fight disease could be improved by ______________.

A. doing exercises                       B. washing face

C. going outdoors                        D. eating much food

（    ）56. If you want to keep away from the flu, it’s very important to _____________.

A. wash your hands and touch your eyes, nose or mouth

B. drink much more water than you would or should

C. eat more fruits, vegetables and salt every day

D. get up early, go outdoors, breathe fresh air and do exercise

We all know that food gives us energy, but sometimes it can make us much happier when we feel bad. Studies show that foods such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help fight against bad moods. How can they affect our moods?
Studies show that people living by the sea appear much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish.
Bananas have something that is full of Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident.
Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good mood because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁)and it will make us happier.
Are you in a bad mood? If you are , don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll be better.
【小题1】Food gives us energy and sometimes   .

We all know that food makes us grow every day, but sometimes it can make us happy when we feel bad. Food such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help us be happy. How can they affect (影响)our feelings?
People living by the sea look much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish. Bananas have much Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident(自信). Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good feeling because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁).
Are you in a bad mood(情绪)? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll feel better.
根据短文内容，选择正确答案。（5分）
【小题1】Food gives us energy and sometimes _________.

We all know that food makes us grow every day, but sometimes it can make us happy when we feel bad. Food such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help us be happy. How can they affect (影响)our feelings?

People living by the sea look much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish. Bananas have much Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident(自信). Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good feeling because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁).

Are you in a bad mood(情绪)? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll feel better.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。（5分）

1.Food gives us energy and sometimes _________.

A．it can affect our feelings                  B．it can make us feel sad

C．it can make us become fat                 D．it can make us healthier

2.Why do people living by the sea look happier?

A．Because they can often go boating.

B．Because they can often swim in the sea.

C．Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish.

D．Because they often drink sea water.

3.What food can make us more confident?

A．Sea fish.          B．Chicken.          C．Apples.           D．Bananas.

4.The underlined word “Vitamin” means “_______” in Chinese.

A．维生素           B．矿物质           C．小麦             D．二氧化碳

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Chicken is bad for us.

B．Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier.

C．Eating a lot of fish can make us unhealthy.

D．Clean air can help us become more confident.