When people have a cold, a fever, or the flu, they usually go to the doctor for help, or they
get some medicine from the drugstore. But many people also use home remedies for common
illnesses. Here are some simple home remedies.
Burns
Put the burn under cold water or put a cold handkerchief on it. Then apply aloe vera gel to
the burn. It’s important not to put ice on the burn.
Cough
Drink warm liquids or take some honey.
Headaches
Apply an ice pack or cold cloth to your head, or splash your face with cold water. It’s also a
good idea to put your hands into hot water and leave them there for several minutes. Also, you
shouldn’t read or watch TV.
aloe vera gel (n) gel nha dam/ lô hội splash (v) vỗ (nước)
1. When people have a cold, a fever, or the flu they____.
a. go to the doctor b. buy some medicine c. use home remedies d. all are correct
2. What does the word ‘common’ in line 3 mean?
a. dangerous b. serious c. bad d. minor
3. We should put _____on the burn.
a. a cold handkerchief b. aloe vera gel c. ice d. a & b are correct
4. We can replace the word ‘take’ in line 9 with_____.
a. ‘buy’ b. ‘need’ c. ‘put’ d. ‘eat or drink’
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. You should drink warm water if you have a cough.
b. You shouldn’t put your hand into hot water for a few minutes if you have a headache.
c. You should apply an ice pack to your head if you have a headache.
d. It’s important not to read or watch TV if you have a headache.