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CAN YOU understand this text?

a Read the article once. What advice does it give?

b Read the article again and choose the correct meaning for the highlighted words.

1 a cure b limit c protect against

2 a forget b include c remove

3 a the intestine b the heart c the liver

4 a an attack b an infestation c a mass

5 a improve b alleviate c cancel

6 a covered in b soaked in c wrapped in

7 a manage b follow c control

8 a tiredness b severe pain c irritation

Why you always get ill on holiday

More than a third of us suffer from some sort of holiday health problem. One theory is that during our daily grind, our body is constantly producing stress hormones, which can help to ward off infection. But once we relax, these levels drop and make us susceptible to illness. Philip Calder, from Southampton University, says, 'On top of this, when you visit foreign countries, your body encounters a whole new set of bacteria and viruses, starting with those of the passengers you sit with on the plane. ²Throw in sunburn, drinking too much alcohol, and eating unhealthy food, and you have a recipe for getting sick.' But there's plenty you can do to prevent it.

Tummy trouble

Why? 'Most of our immune system is located in ³the gut', explains Professor Glenn Gibson, of Reading University. 'We change our diet and lifestyle on holiday, which has an effect on our digestion and immunity.' We are also faced with ⁴an onslaught of foreign bugs. Local street food and tap water can be a problem, but hotel food isn't always safer. In fact, tourists staying in all-inclusive resorts, where food and drink are provided, were found by research to be twice as likely to become sick as those with 'room only'. This is largely down to buffet meals – food left standing around in the heat can quickly attract a host of bugs.

Beat it Professor Gibson recommends trying foods such as probiotics, to prevent and ⁵ease stomach problems. These encourage levels of good bacteria, effectively crowding out bad bacteria so they can't take hold, and unlike diarrhoea medication, they have no side-effects.

Colds and flu

Why? Colds are more than 100 times more likely to be transmitted on a plane than in normal daily life, according to the Journal of Environmental Health Research. Air-conditioning on planes and in hotels extracts moisture from the air, causing it to dry out, along with the lining of the nose, which is ⁶coated with a layer of mucus to protect against infection. Cooler air may help viruses establish themselves.

Beat it 'Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly while travelling', advises GP Dr Sarah Brewer. 'I'd also take a good multi-vitamin and mineral and Omega-3 fish oils to boost your immune system before you go.'

Travel sickness

Why? Travel or motion sickness often happens on holiday, when people use modes of transport they don't take in their daily life, such as planes, boats, or coaches. Sickness strikes when the brain receives conflicting signals about the body's movement and balance. The brain finds it hard to ⁷track the body's position, and this creates symptoms of nausea and dizziness.

Beat it 'Ask to sit in the middle of the plane or boat, or in the front seat of a coach or bus, as these areas tend to experience the least motion', suggests pharmacist Angela Chalmers. 'Help your body to manage symptoms by closing your eyes or fixing them on the horizon and distracting yourself by listening to music.'

Insect bites

Why? A mosquito bite can be quite nasty and causes the skin to redden and swell very quickly. And in some countries, mosquitoes can also carry some very serious diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, and dengue fever, which can be fatal. Other insects, such as ants, bees, hornets, and wasps can also give nasty bites and stings that will cause swelling, redness, and ⁸itching. Factors that make mozzies more likely to bite include being hot and sweaty, drinking alcohol, and being pregnant.

Beat it Your best bet is to invest in a good insect repellent. Angela Chalmers says, 'The repellent disorientates the insect, preventing it from landing on you and causing it to fly away, keeping you bite-free.' It's also sensible to wear clothing to cover legs, ankles, and arms.

Adapted from Mirror news

a Прочитайте статью один раз. Какие советы она даёт?

b Прочитайте статью ещё раз и выберите правильное значение для выделенных слов.

Ответ:

a

The article gives advice on how to prevent common holiday illnesses. To avoid tummy trouble, it suggests trying probiotics. To prevent colds and flu, it recommends washing hands frequently and taking vitamins. For travel sickness, the advice is to sit in the middle of the transport and focus on the horizon. To beat insect bites, it suggests using a good insect repellent and wearing clothing that covers your skin.

В статье даются советы, как предотвратить распространенные во время отпуска заболевания. Чтобы избежать расстройства желудка, предлагается принимать пробиотики. Для профилактики простуды и гриппа рекомендуется часто мыть руки и принимать витамины. От укачивания советуют сидеть в середине транспортного средства и смотреть на горизонт. Чтобы избежать укусов насекомых, рекомендуется использовать хороший репеллент и носить одежду, закрывающую кожу.

b

1 c protect against / c защищать от

2 b include / b включать, добавлять

3 a the intestine / a кишечник

4 a an attack / a атака, натиск

5 b alleviate / b облегчать, смягчать

6 a covered in / a покрытый

7 b follow / b следить, отслеживать

8 c irritation / c раздражение, зуд