Do you know what is useful to stop a cold? It is your body working against the virus (病毒) that makes. you uncomfortable when getting a cold, but not the virus itself. So if you are strong and the virus is strong enough too, you will feel terrible.

    Vitamin C won't stop a cold.

    It is said that Vitamin C helps you beat the cold. However, many tests have shown that it does

not stop colds. It only helps you feel a little bit better.

    Staying indoors won't protect

    Cold viruses like to stay on your computer mouse or desk. A study found that 47 % of the viruses indoors are on the desks, 460o are on the computer mice, and 45% on telephones.

    Wearing more clothes won't keep you away from colds.

    Colds are more common in autumn and winter. That's because the cool, wet and cold weather

drives people to stay indoors where viruses may more easily jump from one person to another. And the peak (高峰期) in colds is in September and early January, because students go back to schools after the summer and winter vacation.

    Old grandma's chicken soup is right.

    Grandma's chicken soup is a traditional way to help you get well. Scientists say it is true. The chicken soup does help to beat a cold. Many canned(罐装) soups are just efficient (有效的) as homemade ones.

    ①My life has changed a lot in the last few years. When I was a little child, I used to play with my friends all day long. We found that almost anything could bring fun to us. But now, I am growing up; things seem to change gradually that I don't realize. 

    I had a lot of time to play before, but now nearly all my time is spent on study and homework.

    ②I used to watch cartoons, but now I like news and English programs better. Generally speaking, things turn better. Now, I am interested in reading and writing. I think the more good books I read, the more knowledge I get.

    The biggest change in my life was that I began to love sports at the age of ten. This is the most important change. Because I didn't use to play sports after school. When I was ten years old, I often fell ill. So my parents encouraged me to play sports after school. Now I'm really interested in sports and I'm much healthier.

    Han Hong is mainly known for her strong voice and her famous song Heaven's Road. In fact she is not only a singer but also does a lot for charity. When COVID-19 hit Wuhan, Han felt she should do something. She called up famous people and the public to help Wuhan. "I want to call up my friends in the art circles to donate(捐款) and help people affected by this terrible virus outbreak," the 48-year-old singer said on her Sina Weibo, which has over 15 million followers. Within just a week, a large number of Chinese pop stars and the public went into action. Over 278 million yuan and lots of medical supplies(医疗物资) have been donated through her charity organization, Han Hong Love Charity Foundation, which she founded in 2012. Thousands of fans as well as other common people answered her call to help Wuhan. "When you're going through a situation like this, you would like to offer help. There are so many kind people out there," said a fan, who donated through Han's foundation. "It's good to know that there are trucks with medical supplies going straight to the medical workers." Han turned down interviews. Her friend said she was busy coordinating(协调) work in Wuhan. "Many people don't trust charity organizations to use their donations properly. We must make sure the donation process is open and clear. Also, we update(更新) and share detailed information online, so the public know which place the goods and money come from and go to, even a packet of instant noodles." said Han Hong.