You feel tired and you have no energy. You can’t breathe out of your nose and your throat hurts. Don’t be afraid you have probably just got a _____ . Every year, many kids experience this sick feeling. Some kids have up to eight colds every year. So, what_______ is a cold?

Well, a cold is an infection （传染病）. It affects （影响） your nose, ears and throat and makes you feel sick and weak. It’s very _____ to catch a cold. When someone sneezes or coughs near you, bacteria （细菌） travel through the air and ______ your body and then make you sick. Also, if you touch your nose or eyes after touching something that has bacteria on it, _______ a door or your desk at school, you can get a sick.

Some of the symptoms （癌症） of a cold _______ a fever, a sore throat and a cough. If you sneeze, or if your nose is runny and your ______ are watery, you’ve probably got a cold . Most people who have got a cold feel very tired and don’t have much energy to do anything.

A cold is not a pleasant thing to_______ . However, there are some things you can do to feel better. You should have hot drinks_______ you’ve got a sore throat and cough. You should eat healthy foods and get a lot of rest so your body can be strong enough to fight your sold. If you’ve got a fever, or if you aren’t feeling better within a few days, you should visit your doctor and take some medicine.

A cold can be frustrating, ________just remember that there are many things you can do to feel better and get stronger. Take care of your body and stay healthy.