【轻松英文阅读】如何应对炎热的夏季

 Summer is here and though it is the time for outdoor fun and play, it is also the time to start thinking about　protecting ourselves from extreme heat. Extreme heat can cause serious health problems. But, you can do something about it.

 

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Heat exhaustion¹ is a relatively² common response to intense heat and can cause symptoms such as headaches, dizziness and fainting. But it can also lead to heatstroke, which must be treated medically. Heat stress is especially harmful for the elderly, small children and people who already suffer from illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes³ or hypertension. However, anyone should be careful and not do heavy physical activity when the temperature goes above 35 degrees.

 

We can do many things to protect ourselves from the dangers of extreme heat. We should stay out of the sun, drink plenty of liquids and wear light clothing. Also, avoid drinks that contain alcohol or sugar. Actually, they will cause you to lose body fluids.

 

I hope you can all enjoy your summer days. Just play it safe.

1 exhaustion   

n.耗尽枯竭，疲惫，筋疲力尽，竭尽，详尽无遗的论述

参考例句：

• She slept the sleep of exhaustion.她因疲劳而酣睡。
• His exhaustion was obvious when he fell asleep standing.他站着睡着了，显然是太累了。

2 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

3 diabetes   

n.糖尿病

参考例句：

• In case of diabetes, physicians advise against the use of sugar.对于糖尿病患者，医生告诫他们不要吃糖。
• Diabetes is caused by a fault in the insulin production of the body.糖尿病是由体內胰岛素分泌失调引起的。