Kids’ Health

The flu is a common illness. Children easily catch the flu in winter months. It can pass from one person to another very quickly. Sometimes the flu is just like a common cold. In fact, it can cause serious illness. But don’t worry. Most people can be all right without any problems.

Symptoms（症状）: ★a fever   ★a cough   ★a headache   ★a sore throat   ★feeling tired

What to do? If your child gets the flu: ●Make him/her have a rest. ●Ask him/her to drink more hot water. ●Take his/her temperature often. Don’t give medicine to children under 6 years old. Go to the doctor first.

When the following happen to your child: ●His/Her illness gets worse ●He/She has a serious cough or a bad headache. ●He/She has a fever and is 3 months old or younger. You must take your child to the hospital right away.

【小题1】What can we learn about the flu according to the text?
①It’s a kind of fever.                 ②It is a common illness.
③It can cause serious illness.       ④It can pass from one person to another.

A．①③④

B．②③④

C．①②③

D．①②④

【小题2】Which of the following is NOT the symptom of the flu?

A．Drinking a lot.	B．Coughing a lot.
C．Having a headache.	D．Having a high temperature.

【小题3】What should a 4-year-old boy do first if he gets the flu?

A．Have a good sleep.	B．Take some medicine.
C．Drink more hot water.	D．Go to the doctor.