共用题干 Talking to Kids about SARS（非典）

School age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media,but may
not know what to make of the situation,says a national health charity.
The Lung Association says parents should take time to talk to their_________(1)
and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid the illness.
The following is based on recommendations______(2)Thursday by the Lung
Association:
▲ Ask your children if they have heard________(3)SARS at school,from
friends,from TV,etc. Finding out what they already know can be a good_____
(4)to start the conversation and to clear away any wrong ideas they might have about the
illness and how t is spread.
▲School age children are usually old________(5)to understand concepts such
as getting sick from germs（细菌）and how to avoid illness.
A.simple reminder（提示）
_________(6)to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient for
younger kids.All children should be shown how to_______(7)their hands properly.
▲Remember to keep it simple so_________(8)not to overwhelm children with
information,but answer them truthfully.Kids can tell when you"re not being honest or if
you"re hiding something,and sometimes the unknown can be more frightening than the
_________(9).Parents with anxious children will know________(10)their kids
will handle information on SARS and can tailor their discussion accordingly.
▲One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing
problem.It is________(11)from a cold,but people can catch it in the same ways一
such as coughing on someone,not washing your hands or sharing a glass with a sick
person.
▲Describe how SARS is spread,but mention that the chance of_________(12)
SARS is small.There is no reason to tell children people are dying of SARS_________(13)
they ask. Never use the threat of death as a way to remind kids to wash their hands.
▲Children should be_________(14)to trust their parents and other caregivers.
Explain that many smart people,___________(15)doctors and scientists,are working on
the problem and looking out for everyone"s health. _________(6)