冷水澡、热水澡， 你选哪一个? The Hot and Cold Shower Battle
The Hot and Cold Shower Battle
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作者 Duncan DeAeth
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冷水澡、热水澡， 你选哪一个? The Hot and Cold Shower Battle
每个人都喜欢好好洗个澡。早晨的淋浴帮我们为一天揭开序幕;经过漫长的一天之后，它有助我们放松。
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阅读测验
Everyone can appreciate a nice shower. In the morning, it helps us get the day started; after a long day, it helps us relax. In addition, it is important for maintaining good hygiene . However, which is better for our health—a hot shower or a cold shower? Let’s consider the benefits of each.
Hot showers are great for sore muscles and joints. The high temperature also helps clear nasal passages for easier breathing. Hot water causes the pores on our skin to open, which allows for a deeper clean. Furthermore, hot showers help people feel comfortable and relieve stress. However, hot showers may be harmful to people with sensitive skin. Taking hot showers makes the outer layer of skin dry out easily. This can cause itchiness and irritate sensitive skin.
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As for cold showers, they may actually be better for physical health than hot showers. That’s because the cold water gives the body a slight shock, so the heart works harder to maintain body temperature. This encourages more oxygen intake and increases blood circulation. This extra activity can help lift one’s mood and help people feel positive about their day. Lastly, cold water helps the body retain moisture, which creates younger- looking skin and healthier hair. However, cold showers are not good for people who are sick since the cold temperatures might be too hard on the immune system.
So which is better? For a daily routine to maintain physical fitness, cold showers seem to be the better choice. However, when you need a really deep clean, go for hot showers. To get the best benefits of both, try taking cold showers in the mornings, which will help keep the mind alert. Then in the evenings, enjoy a steamy hot shower. This will help you fall asleep feeling fresh and relaxed.
1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Shower temperatures play a role in our health.
(B) Low water temperature can increase blood circulation and oxygen intake.
(C) Hot showers have more positive effects on physical health than cold ones.
(D) Hot showers help open pores and make it easier for dirt to be cleaned out.
2. What can be inferred from the passage?
(A) Hot showers have a calming effect on skin conditions.
(B) Cold showers keep the mind sharp and lift the mood.
(C) Hot showers might be bad for people with low body temperatures.
(D) Cold showers make the hair glow but remove water from the skin.
3. Here are some aspects of John’s and Mary’s physical conditions. Which of the following should be recommended for them?
John
Mary
Feels upset from time to time
Has stiff joints
Has breathing problems
Has a hard time falling asleep
Has a slow blood flow
Has a weak immune system
(A) More hot showers for both of them.
(B) More cold showers for both of them.
(C) More hot showers for John; more cold showers for Mary.
(D) More cold showers for John; more hot showers for Mary.
4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
(A) Whether to take a hot or cold shower depends on which benefits you are seeking.
(B) It’s best to take hot showers in the mornings and cold showers in the evenings.
(C) We should switch between cold and hot water while taking a shower.
(D) People should stick to either cold showers or hot showers.
答案 ：1.C 2.B 3.D 4.A
单字片语整理
Words in Use
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sensitive [ˋsɛnsətɪv]
adj. 敏感的，易被冒犯的
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temperature [ˋtɛmp(ə)rətʃɚ]
n. 温度；体温
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encourage [ɪnˋkɝɪdʒ]
vt. 鼓励；助长，促进
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physical [ˋfɪzɪk!]
a. 身体的，生理的；物理的
n. 健康检查
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appreciate [əˋpriʃɪ͵et]
vi. （货币）升值
vt. 感激；欣赏
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layer [ˋleɚ]
n. 层
vt. 按层排列 / 摆放
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retain [rɪˋten]
.vt. 保留，保有
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alert [əˋlɝt]
n. 警戒
a. 警戒的
vt. 提醒
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oxygen [ˋɑksədʒən]
n. 氧气
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circulation [͵sɝkjəˋleʃən]
n. 循环；流通；发行量
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immune [ɪˋmjun]
a. 免疫的
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benefit [ˋbɛnəfɪt]
n. 利益
vt. 有益于
vi. 获益（与介词 from 并用）
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breathe [brið]
vt. & vi. 呼吸
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intake [ˋɪn͵tek]
n. . 摄取量；吸气
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hygiene [ˋhaɪdʒin]
n. . 卫生（不可数）
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irritate [ˋɪrə͵tet]
vt. . 使愤怒；使过敏
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relax [rɪˋlæks]
vt. 使放松；使宽松
vi. 放松，休息
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routine [ruˋtin]
a. 例行公事的
n. 惯例，例行公事
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stiff [stɪf]
a. 硬的；激烈的
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moisture [ˋmɔɪstʃɚ]
n. 湿气，水分
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fitness [ˋfɪtnɪs]
n. 健康
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pore [por]
n. 毛孔
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nasal [ˋnez!]
a. 鼻子的
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itchiness [ˋɪtʃɪnɪs]
n. 发痒的感觉
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steamy [ˋstimɪ]
a. 充满蒸气的，湿热的
Practical Phrases
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be hard on sb 对某人很凶
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allow for 使⋯⋯发生／成为可能
The design of the system allows for secure transactions.
那个系统的设计使得交易能够安全地进行。
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be harmful to 对⋯⋯有害
Staying up late can be harmful to your health.
熬夜可能对你的健康有害。
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dry out... / dry... out 使⋯⋯变干燥
Belle dried out her wet clothes by the campfire.
贝儿在营火旁烘干她湿掉的衣服。
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nasal passages 鼻道
More to Learn
lift / lighten one’s mood 提振某人心情
mood [ mud ] n. 心情，情绪
• We took our son to the amusement park, trying to lift his mood.
我们带儿子去游乐园，试图提振他的心情。
以下介绍与 mood 相关的片语:
a. reflect / capture one’s mood 反映某人的心情
• The lyrics of the song reflect the newlyweds’ mood.
这首歌的歌词表达出新婚夫妻的心情。
b. match / suit one’s mood 符合某人的心情
• The sunny day matches Anna’s mood; she feels excited about the outing today.
阳光普照的日子符合安娜的心情;她对今天的远足 感到很兴奋。
c. be in a good / bad mood 心情好/不好
• Danny is in a bad mood now because he failed his English test.
丹尼现在心情不好，因为他英文考不及格。
d. be / feel in the mood (for sth / to V) 有心情(做某事)
• I’m just not in the mood for a party tonight.
我今晚就是没心情参加派对。
e. be in no mood for... 没心情做⋯⋯
• Stop! I’m in no mood for a joke.
停!我现在没心情开玩笑。
Grammar Tips
This will help you fall asleep feeling fresh and relaxed.
介绍分词句构的动词变化
※ 一句中有两个动词同时存在时，彼此之间一定要有连 接词相连。
• Kelly usually reads novels or watches movies during weekends.
凯莉周末通常会看小说或电影。
※ 若两个动词之间无连接词相连时，就要注意下列的变 化原则:
a. 若两个动词所代表的动作同时发生时，第二个动词 要变成现在分词(如本文用法)，若该动词是 be 动 词时，变成现在分词 being 通常会省略。
• The cat sat in the corner looked / was looking out the window. (X)
→The cat sat in the corner looking out the window.
那只猫坐在角落看向窗外。
b. 若两个动词所代表的动作并非同时发生，而是有先 后次序时，第二个动词就要变成不定词片语(to + 原形动词)，以表示「目的」。
• Tammy signed up for a swimming class learned swimming. (X)
→Tammy signed up for a swimming class to learn swimming. (O)
泰咪报名游泳课学游泳。
※ 若两个动词有逗点相隔而无连接时，则不必考虑动词所代表的动作先后发生的次序，第二个动词一律变 成现在分词，此时第二个动词多是表「附带/后续动 作」或「后果」。
• Glenn rushed all the way here, looking as if something bad had happened.
葛伦一路冲到这里，看起来像是发生不好的事了。
精选试题
I set out early, _____ that Ken was waiting for me.
(A) know
(B) to know
(C) knew
(D) knowing
答案:D
中文翻译(& 答案)
每个人都喜欢好好洗个澡。早晨的淋浴帮我们为一天揭开序幕;经过漫长的一天之后，它有助我们放松。此外，洗澡对于保 持良好卫生是很重要的。然而，热水澡或冷水澡 ── 哪一种方式更有益我们的健康呢?就让我们来想想它们各自的好处吧。
热水澡对酸痛的肌肉与关节非常好。高温也帮助疏通鼻道，让呼吸更顺畅。热水也能使我们皮肤上的毛孔张开，因而能达到 更深层的清洁。此外，热水澡能让人们感到舒适，也能纾压。然而，热水澡可能对有敏感性肌肤的人不利。洗热水澡让皮肤表层 容易变得干燥。这可能会使皮肤发痒并刺激敏感的皮肤。
至于冷水澡，它们就生理健康而言其实比热水澡更好。那是因为冷水给身体一阵轻微的刺激，因此心脏为了维持体温会更 努力运作。这促进更高的氧气摄取量并增进血液循环。这样额外的生理活动有助于提振心情，帮助人们对他们的一天感到正面积 极。最后，冷水澡有助身体保湿，造就看起来更年轻的肌肤与更健康的发质。然而，冷水澡对生病的人不好，因为 低温可能会危害身体的免疫系统。
那么，哪个比较好呢?就维持体能的日常作息而言，冷水澡似乎是比较好的选择。然而，当你需要非常深 层的清洁时，选择洗热水澡。两种好处都想要的话，试着在早上洗冷水澡，能让头脑保持清醒。接着在傍 晚，享受一场蒸气弥漫的热水澡。这能让你带着焕然一新和放松的感受进入梦乡。
1. 根据本文，下列何者是不正确的?
(A) 洗澡的温度会对健康有所影响。
(B) 较低的水温可以增进血液循环与氧气摄取量。
(C) 热水澡比冷水澡更能对生理健康带来正面影响。
(D) 热水澡帮助打开毛孔，让污垢更容易被洗掉。
2. 我们可以从本文推论出什么?
(A) 热水澡对于皮肤病有舒缓效果。
(B) 冷水澡使头脑保持清醒并提振心情。
(C) 热水澡对体温较低的人可能有害。
(D) 冷水澡让我们的头发闪闪动人，但使皮肤缺水。
3. 以下是约翰与玛莉体能状况的一部分。下列何者应该会是给他们的适当建议?
约 翰 玛 莉
偶尔觉得心情不好
关节僵硬
有呼吸系统的问题
难以入睡
血液循环慢 免疫系统虚弱
(A) 两人都该更常洗热水澡。
(B) 两人都该更常洗冷水澡。
(C) 约翰应更常洗热水澡;玛莉应更常洗冷水澡。
(D) 约翰应更常洗冷水澡;玛莉应更常洗热水澡。
4. 最后一段的大意为何?
(A) 要洗热水澡或冷水澡取决于你寻求的益处为何。
(B) 最好是在早晨洗热水澡，在傍晚洗冷水澡。
(C) 洗澡时，应该冷热水轮流洗。
(D) 人们应该坚持洗冷水澡或热水澡两者之一。
