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DAY171 Honey better for coughs than antibiotics

Doctors in the United Kingdom have some new advice for people with coughs. They are advising people not to visit a doctor to get treatment. Instead, people who have a cough should drink or eat honey or get some medicine from a drugstore. The doctors say that in most cases, honey and over-the-counter medicines will work and people do not need antibiotics. The doctors added that most of the time, a cough will improve on its own within two to three weeks even if you take nothing. Many of us visit a doctor at a hospital or clinic if we have a cough. Public health officials in England say this is largely a waste of time. They say antibiotics do little to make a cough go away.

Doctors say we are using antibiotics too much and this can be bad for us. Many viruses and infections are becoming resistant to antibiotics, so medicines are becoming less effective. Doctors say this is leading to the creation of superbugs. These can be very dangerous to our health. The doctors said honey can be very effective in soothing a sore throat and making other symptoms disappear. A hot drink with honey is a traditional and well-known remedy for coughs and sore throats. People also add lemon or ginger to it. Using honey may be better for children with coughs. Many children do not like the taste of medicine but love the taste of honey. Younger children generally do not like visiting a doctor.

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GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER Doctors are advising people to go to a doctor if they have a cough. T / F Doctors said people with coughs should not go to the drugstore. T / F Doctors said a cough will disappear on its own over time. T / F Health officials said it wasn't a waste of time to go to a clinic. T / F What did doctors say people with coughs did not need? How long might it take a cough to improve on its own? What did public health officials call visiting a hospital? What did doctors say we are using too much of?

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DAY 172

Knock down the price !!!

Mrs. Lai

I'd like to get that jade necklace I saw.

Mr. Lai What are you waiting for ?

Mrs. I'm waiting for the storekeeper to knock down

Lai the price.

Mr. Lai Really ? I didn't realize you were trying to get a

bargain.

Mrs. Lai

Of course.

Mr. Lai Why ? We have plenty of money.

Mrs. Yes, but the more money I save on the

Lai necklace, the more I have to spend somewhere

else.

Explanation :

Knock down the price - to reduce the price

Example : She wanted $200 but I knocked her down to $175.

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DAY 173 Australian Muslims pray for rain during Eid

Tens of thousands of Muslims in Australia have gathered to pray for rain for Australia's drought-afflicted farmers. The prayers were incorporated into the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Dozens of mosques included prayers for rain in their celebrations for the holy celebration. Eid al-Adha is one of Islam's holiest festivals. It is often referred to as the Festival of Sacrifice and is celebrated by sharing food with family, neighbours, as well as the poor and needy. The biggest gathering was at Sydney's Lakemba Mosque, which was attended by over 30,000 Muslims. An imam of the mosque said: "God will send down rainfall. It is our duty to help Australians, especially the farmers."

Australia is currently undergoing its most devastating drought in living memory. The whole of New South Wales, the country's most populous state, is in drought. A state farmers' spokeswoman, Kathleen Curry, told the ABC news agency how much farmers appreciated the support and thoughts of the Muslim community. She said: "I think it really touched the heart of our farmers during this period." She added: "Every little bit helps." Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently committed $1.3 billion in relief funds for farmers to safeguard their livelihoods The disturbing thing is that it is currently winter in Australia and the hot summer weather is looming and threatening to worsen the situation.

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GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER

One hundred thousand Muslims prayed for rain. T / F Ten different mosques in Australia took part in the prayers. T / F The article said Muslims share food with the needy during Eid. T / F More than 30,000 Muslims prayed at one temple in Sydney. T / F How many Muslims attended a mosque in Sydney? What did an imam say God would send down? What Australian state was mentioned in the article? What news agency did a farmers' spokesperson talk to?

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Day 174

Make a splash !!!

Stacey You look fantastic, Mom. Mom Thanks, dear. I really want to make a

splash tonight. Stacey You will. Dad won't be able to take his

eyes off of you. Mom You're so sweet. Stacey You look great for your age. Mom Well, since I'm only 30, I should look

good. Stacey Didn't you turn 30 long time ago ? Mom Yes, but that's our little secret.

Explanation :

Make a splash - to become suddenly very successful or very well known

Example Jodie Foster made quite a splash in the film 'Taxi Driver'.

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DAY175 Air pollution damages intelligence, says study

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Scientists have revealed that air pollution may be responsible for a significant reduction in intelligence. Research conducted for the World Health Organization (WHO) in China showed that air pollution was responsible for notable falls in student test scores for languages and arithmetic. The Chinese study is called, "The impact of exposure to air pollution on cognitive performance". It was published in a journal called, "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences". The study took place over a period of four years. Researchers analyzed verbal and arithmetic tests taken by 20,000 people of all ages. They said: "Polluted air may impede cognitive ability as people become older."

Researchers say their study is a warning to the rest of the world, especially to those who live in cities. The WHO says over 91 per cent of the world population live in areas with toxic air. Air pollution is currently the fourth highest cause of deaths worldwide. The researchers discovered that the longer people were exposed to polluted air, the greater was the damage to their intelligence. They equated the impact of air pollution to losing a year's worth of education. For those aged over 60, this could be the equivalent of several years of lost education. Researcher Dr Xi Chen warned: "There is no shortcut to solve this issue. Governments really need to take concrete measures to reduce air pollution."

Give your best answer

Scientists conducted the research over a four-year period. T / F Around 20,000 teenagers took a test in the research. T / F About 91% of people live in areas with very polluted air. T / F Air pollution is the biggest cause of death worldwide. T / F In what two subjects did the scientists say test scores fell in? Where was the study published? How long was the study? How old were the people who took part in the research?

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