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二、关于咳嗽，你知道多少？它真的是生病的信号吗？为了弄清真相，请阅读下面短文，完成以下任务。
We all cough. It is something our body does naturally. We might cough at any time, like when we drink too fast, walk into a smoky kitchen, or even laugh too hard. But what is a cough? Is it a bad sign? Most of the time, it is not bad. It is our body's smart way to keep us safe and healthy.
Why do we cough? The main reason is to keep us safe. The parts of our body that we use to breathe need to stay clean. They do not like dust, smoke, or very small germs that can make us sick. When we have a cold, our body also makes too much mucus (黏液). So when our body detects (察觉) something harmful inside, it acts fast. Our brain tells the muscles in our chest and stomach to push air out of our lungs very hard and fast. The process of pushing air out of our body is coughing. It cleans the airways (呼吸道) we breathe through.
There are different kinds of coughs. They can tell you different things. A fast and strong cough can happen when food or drinks accidentally enter the airways. Repeated (重复的) dry coughs that make your throat feel uncomfortable might be a sign that you are getting a cold. There is also a wet cough. This kind of cough brings up the mucus from your lungs. It sounds bad, but it is a good thing. It means your body is fighting illnesses and trying to get clean.
What should you do if you have a cough? Most coughs are good for you and will stop after a few days. To feel better, drink lots of water or warm tea. This helps your throat feel comfortable. The water or tea you drink can also make the mucus less thick, so it is easier to be coughed out. Breathing warm air from a hot shower can also help a dry throat feel better. But you should avoid sweet drinks. They are no good for a bad throat. Remember, if your cough is really bad, if it hurts, if it does not go away after many days, or if you have a high fever and find it hard to breathe, you must tell your family and go to the doctor.
So, now you know what a cough is. It is like your body's friend. It is there to help you. The next time you cough, do not worry. Your body is just working hard to take care of you!
任务一：请根据短文内容从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
1. Why does the body start coughing quickly? ()
A. Because the chest muscles are tired.
B. Because it wants to make more mucus.
C. Because you drink warm tea too slowly.
D. Because it detects something harmful inside the airways.
2. What is the main purpose of the passage? ()
A. To advise people to avoid coughing as much as possible.
B. To describe different ways to make yourself cough on purpose.
C. To explain what a cough is, why it happens, and how to deal with it.
D. To warn people that coughing is always a dangerous sign of illnesses.
任务二：提升题Create a slogan (标语) for a health poster about coughing. Then, list two key points according to the passage that support your slogan.
Slogan:
Key Point 1:
Key Point 2:
We all cough. It is something our body does naturally. We might cough at any time, like when we drink too fast, walk into a smoky kitchen, or even laugh too hard. But what is a cough? Is it a bad sign? Most of the time, it is not bad. It is our body's smart way to keep us safe and healthy.
Why do we cough? The main reason is to keep us safe. The parts of our body that we use to breathe need to stay clean. They do not like dust, smoke, or very small germs that can make us sick. When we have a cold, our body also makes too much mucus (黏液). So when our body detects (察觉) something harmful inside, it acts fast. Our brain tells the muscles in our chest and stomach to push air out of our lungs very hard and fast. The process of pushing air out of our body is coughing. It cleans the airways (呼吸道) we breathe through.
There are different kinds of coughs. They can tell you different things. A fast and strong cough can happen when food or drinks accidentally enter the airways. Repeated (重复的) dry coughs that make your throat feel uncomfortable might be a sign that you are getting a cold. There is also a wet cough. This kind of cough brings up the mucus from your lungs. It sounds bad, but it is a good thing. It means your body is fighting illnesses and trying to get clean.
What should you do if you have a cough? Most coughs are good for you and will stop after a few days. To feel better, drink lots of water or warm tea. This helps your throat feel comfortable. The water or tea you drink can also make the mucus less thick, so it is easier to be coughed out. Breathing warm air from a hot shower can also help a dry throat feel better. But you should avoid sweet drinks. They are no good for a bad throat. Remember, if your cough is really bad, if it hurts, if it does not go away after many days, or if you have a high fever and find it hard to breathe, you must tell your family and go to the doctor.
So, now you know what a cough is. It is like your body's friend. It is there to help you. The next time you cough, do not worry. Your body is just working hard to take care of you!
任务一：请根据短文内容从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
1. Why does the body start coughing quickly? ()
A. Because the chest muscles are tired.
B. Because it wants to make more mucus.
C. Because you drink warm tea too slowly.
D. Because it detects something harmful inside the airways.
2. What is the main purpose of the passage? ()
A. To advise people to avoid coughing as much as possible.
B. To describe different ways to make yourself cough on purpose.
C. To explain what a cough is, why it happens, and how to deal with it.
D. To warn people that coughing is always a dangerous sign of illnesses.
任务二：提升题Create a slogan (标语) for a health poster about coughing. Then, list two key points according to the passage that support your slogan.
Slogan:
Key Point 1:
Key Point 2:
答案
任务一：
1. D
2. C
任务二：
Slogan: Cough is your body's friend, helping you stay healthy.
Key Point 1: Cough is our body's smart way to keep us safe and healthy by cleaning the airways.
Key Point 2: Most coughs are good and will stop after a few days; drinking water or warm tea can help.
1. D
2. C
任务二：
Slogan: Cough is your body's friend, helping you stay healthy.
Key Point 1: Cough is our body's smart way to keep us safe and healthy by cleaning the airways.
Key Point 2: Most coughs are good and will stop after a few days; drinking water or warm tea can help.
