“Are you cold?”
This is a question I’ve heard many times since（自……以来）I came to China. I often wear a light jacket and T-shirt in winter, when most other people are wearing heavy clothing.
I know people are confused（困惑的）when I wear so little clothing during winter. But when my Chinese friends say no to eat or drink cold things, even during the summer, that’s when the tables turn and I become confused. They believe that cold food and drinks might harm their health. Where does this belief come from? My friends said their parents taught them that cold food and drinks are bad for your stomach. One friend even told me that cold drinks, such as ice water, can cause stomach to have a terrible illness.
But after doing some research of my own, I wasn’t sure if this was true. But an article I read on Snopes, a myth-busting（辟谣）website, says the food that you eat will quickly match your own temperature. So, it doesn’t matter if you eat something hot or cold. The temperature of the food or drinks will match your own temperature any way. But on the other hand, when I get sick, my Chinese friends often tell me drink some hot water and have a good rest. And I have to say, following this advice often does make me feel better.
【小题1】The writer did some research（调查）_______.
| A．in the library | B．on the Internet | C．with his friends | D．from the newspapers |
【小题2】What makes the writer become confused?
| A．Turning the table during winter. | B．Wearing light clothing in summer. |
| C．Saying no to eat or drink cold things. | D．Wearing heavy clothing in winter. |
【小题3】Why do the Chinese say no to cold food and drinks according to the passage?
| A．They learn it from the everyday life. | B．Parents always order them not to do that. |
| C．Cold food and drinks might be bad for the health. | D．Cold food and drinks must cause stomach cancer. |
【小题4】When the writer gets sick, what would he do?
| A．Drink some hot water. | B．Ask his friends for help. |
| C．Take Chinese medicine. | D．Ask for more ways to rest. |
【小题5】Which can be the best title for the passage?
| A．Eat or drink more hot things daily. | B．Is Chinese’s advice helpful to get well? |
| C．Match food with one’s own temperature. | D．Is hot water really good for your health? |
