When you have a cold，your friends can't visit you because they don't want to get a cold.When you are part of a family，if one of you gets a cold，often all of you get it.

    （1）　 　.Below are four ways to help stop a cold spreading and to feel better again.

    ●Wash your hands.

    Washing your hands is the most important way to stop the spread of colds.Cold germs （病菌） are spread by touch.The germs get onto your hands and from there into your eyes，nose and mouth.Wash your hands carefully using soap and hot water.（2）　 　，they will be much less likely to get the cold.

    ●Cover your nose and mouth.

    There is a saying that "coughs and sneezes spread illness". （3）　 　when coughing and your nose if sneezing.That way，the cold germs won't get onto your hands and spread to things you touch such as doorknobs，tap handles or cups and plates.

    ●（4）　 　.

    Cold germs are spread very easily.You can use a disinfectant （消毒的） cleaner to clean doorknobs，taps，toilet handles.Be sure to use only your own towel，toothbrush and cup.

    ●Take care of yourself.

    （5）　 　.Eat healthy simple foods such as soup or rice.Get enough rest and sleep.Stay in bed，read a book.Do your schoolwork and practice your English!

    Remember that a common cold only lasts a few days.You will feel better soon.

A.Some cold medicines can help stop aches and fever

B.Cold germs can be spread by coughing and sneezing

C.If all the members of your family wash their hands too

D.Always use a piece of soft paper to cover your mouth

E.When you wash your hands every half an hour

F.Clean your house

G.There is no good method of treating the common cold

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