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C. Read the tips about coping with the heat. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

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It’s tempting to run outside and embrace the sunshine when summer arrives, but if you aren’t used to the
heat, you may be unaware of the dangers of strong sunlight and high temperatures. Being unprepared for
the heat makes you vulnerable to heat exhaustion, which in extreme circumstances is deadly, so it’s vital to
take precautions.

Most importantly, be 1 to drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. 2 drinking coffee
or alcohol as these can dehydrate you. Foods with high water content such as strawberries, cucumber
and melon can also help you stay hydrated. Be 3 that heavy meals full of carbohydrate and protein
produce more body heat when you digest them, so stick to lighter meals with plenty of vegetables to
4 your body from getting unnecessarily hot.

5 care not to exert yourself outdoors, especially during the hottest part of the day, as your body will
be under strain. Stay in the shade where possible, and dress appropriately in pale-coloured clothing in a
lightweight fabric, such as cotton and linen. Wear long sleeves to reduce the risk of sunburn, and always wear
a hat.
If you feel dizzy, nauseous or get a headache after being in the sun, it’s 6 that you cool off immediately.
You can get heatstroke if your body temperature exceeds 40 °C, and this requires immediate medical help,
as it can lead to loss of consciousness and permanent organ damage. Signs of heatstroke are when you
stop sweating, feel hot and dry and have breathing difficulties. 7 in mind that the elderly and young
children are more susceptible to heatstroke.

Inside your home, it’s possible to avoid excessive use of air conditioning and keep rooms cool 8
keeping curtains drawn during the daytime and unplugging electrical items, because they give off heat.
Keep cool by draping a damp cloth on your face, keeping a spray bottle of water handy or filling bottles with
iced water. Fans keep air moving, and you can cool the air further by placing a bowl of iced water at an
angle in front of your fan.

D. Do some research to answer the following
questions.

1. What is hypothermia?
2. What are the symptoms of hypothermia?
3. What should you do if you see someone with
symptoms of hypothermia?
4. What shouldn’t you do if you see someone
with hypothermia?
5. How can you avoid getting hypothermia?
6. Who is most at risk from hypothermia?

F. Using the text above as a template, write your
own informative text about coping in cold
weather. Identify and use useful phrases from
the text.

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