You feel tired and you have no energy. You 1 breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts. Don't be afraid —you have probably just got a 2. Every year, many kids experience this sick feeling. Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So, what 3 is a cold?
Well, a cold is an infection(传染病). It affects your nose, ears and throat and makes you feel sick and weak. It's very 4 to catch a cold. When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria(细菌) travel through the air and 5 your body and then make you sick. Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after 6 something that has bacteria on it, 7 a door or your desk at school, you can get sick.
Some of the symptoms(症状)of a cold 8a fever, a sore throat and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your 9are watery, you've probably got a cold. Most people who have got a cold feel very tired and don't have much energy to do 10.
A cold is not a pleasant thing to 11. However, there are some things you can do to feel better. You should have hot drinks 12 you've got a sore throat and cough. You should eat healthy foods and get a lot of rest so your body can be strong enough 13your cold. If you've got a fever, or if you aren't feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor and take some medicine.
A cold can be disappointing, 14 just remember that there are many things you can do to feel better and get stronger. 15 your body and stay healthy.
