Mom and Dad always said it—and they were right: Wash your hands. The practice can save you from cold and flu viruses, not to mention scary things like coronavirus. But if you don’t wash properly, you’re putting yourself at risk Don’t make these mistakes.
You don’t wash long enough
A study from Michigan State University study published in the Journal of Environmental Health found that 95 percent of people don’t wash hands long enough to effectively kill germs—that’s 20 seconds of scrubbing with soap and water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We tell kids and adults to sing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice," says Roshini Raj, MD, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health The average hand-washing time was only about six seconds, the MSU study found.
You don’t dry thoroughly
The most diligent handwashing techniques are worthless if you skimp on drying. Germs love to breed in the wet, says Dr. Raj. Leaving the restroom with still-damp hands can make, it easier to pick up germ a microbes from the next surface you touch. If you have the choice of paper towels or air blowers, choose the paper towels. In a review of handwashing studies dating back to the 1970s, researchers concluded that paper towels are superior to driers at getting hands properly dry without spattering germs or drying out skin.
You wash only after using the bathroom
Anytime you touch a public surface — elevator buttons, a doorknob, the ATM, or a subway pole — you’re at risk for picking up germs or bacteria. "Most people know to wash after going to the bathroom, but you should wash periodically throughout the entire day, especially during cold and flu season," says Dr. Raj.
【小题1】What does the practice of washing hands result in?A.Avoiding suffering from cancer. | B.Being infected with the cold and flu viruses. |
C.Preventing you from getting AIDS. | D.Keeping coronavirus away from you. |
A.Only 6 seconds of washing with running water. |
B.The time you sing the "Happy Birthday" song once. |
C.20 seconds of washing hands with soap and water. |
D.26 seconds of singing the "Happy Birthday” song. |
A.Because our wet hands will pollute other things. | B.Because germs like to live in dry situation. |
C.Because the water on our hands is dirty. | D.Because germs will breed on your wet hands. |
Electronic book publishing has many of the same risks and opportunities as electronic music publishing. By delivering text directly to the reader's computer screen, the e-book could cut down costs, and allow creators to deal directly with their audience, bypassing traditional publishers and traders. But it also raises the possibility of mass piracy(盗版). Phil Rance, founder and managing director of Online Originals, a London-based e-book publisher, sums it up,“No one wants Napster to happen to books.”
Indeed, the most popular MP3 may have put the frighteners on an industry that generally operates some way behind the “bleeding edge”. The Meta Group, a leading US-based market researcher, says publishers are far too concerned about protecting their rights,“ We believe all the recent legal control over Napster is like putting a finger in a river that is already overflowing. Publishers need to deal with reality and come up with new ways to develop wide electronic distribution, asking the question, ‘How can we change the certainty of wide distribution to our advantage?’ ”
At the moment, most publishers would like to limit the use of e-books to the person who bought them, or to the computer used to download them. If that can be done, e-books become just an extra income stream in a publishing industry that would continue to operate the way it does today, according to Terry Robinson, business manager for the digital rights aspect, “you've cracked the market,” he says.
Robert Nichols, Books Director at BOL agrees, “Rights management is absolutely important. Publishers just say that, ‘until copyright is secure, we're not going to talk’. ”
【小题1】According to the text, what is the similarity of e-books to electronic music?A.They both result in piracy. |
B.They both lead to price reduction. |
C.They both bring in much money to creators. |
D.They both avoid industry management. |
A.wide use of e-books may increase the income. |
B.the publishing markets should be brought back to normal. |
C.publishers haven’t agreed on rights management up to now. |
D.most publishers prefer e-books for the extra income. |
A.copyrights management | B.price control |
C.market share | D.original works |
A.A Magic Book |
B.The Fight Against Mass Piracy |
C.Risks and Challenges Go Hand in Hand |
D.The E-book----a New and Big Challenge |
The months of July and August are often known as the “dog days of summer”, bringing in longer, hotter and sunnier days for you to throw the perfect dog birthday party.
Choosing the right spotIf you’re lucky enough to have a garden big enough, that couldn’t be better.
Dogs love to socialise and play together, so why not bring a few activities into the mix. From frozen lick mats, tug of war to even a mini swimming pool, there are plenty of options to keep the guests of honour entertained.
Photos of your puppy party will give you memories to look back on forever, and who doesn’t love showing their pup off online? Add some props (道具) and a special backdrop to make your pictures even more double-tap worthy.
Don’t forget the humansWhile the puppies are undoubtedly the real stars of the party, you can’t forget about your fellow human guests. Consider dog-themed treats, drinks and music. And finally, don’t send your guests home empty-pawed.
A.Set up a photo spot |
B.Record more memorable moments |
C.All your furry friends can run around freely there |
D.The owners would be also interested in getting involved |
E.A little gift with a thank-you note and an extra toy go a long way |
F.Arguably the most exciting aspect of any puppy party is the treats |
G.A trick contest is also a great way for the humans to get involved |
5 Essential Steps to Cram (突击准备) for a Test Without Losing Your Mind
Social media is electronic ADHD (注意力不集中症).
Remember, you are cramming at this point. Any learning here has a limited shelf-life, so stick to the basics.
Talk to yourself. Every big idea you read, talk it out. Explain things to yourself. Make lots of hand motions. Pace if it helps. Emphasize words with a funny accent. The crazier you look, the better. No, crazy people don’t remember more.
Whether your teacher gave you a study guide or not, you need to make your own to cram for an exam. This is undoubtedly the best method to study for an exam. After just making the guide by yourself, 80% of your work will be done.
A.Study hard, play hard. |
B.You’re cramming, so it doesn’t have to be neat. |
C.Write it out, read as you go, involve all your senses. |
D.Cramming is about finding a good rhythm. |
E.But the more senses and emotions involved, the more you’ll remember. |
F.You are learning just the main ideas and the key details. |
G.It will sink a cram session like an elephant in a row boat. |
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