英语四级考试阅读：教你夏天防蚊虫叮咬

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　　同学们，让这个夏天远离蚊虫的骚扰，看看本站为您推荐的防蚊虫叮咬妙招。

　　天气热起来了，各种虫子也活跃了起来。周末在户外玩得时候，这些不速之客的骚扰真是让人恨得咬牙切齿，那么如何远离这些虫子的骚扰呢？

　　Ah， summer. ‘Tis the season of barbecues and bare feet. Unfortunately， it’s also the season of bug¹ bites and bee stings. Be proactive this season and keep the pesky critters at bay. Here‘s how：

　　1. Avoid perfume and sweet-smelling beauty products.别搽香水和其他气味香甜的美容产品

　　Insects flock to flowers， so is it any wonder they’re attracted to fragrant² skin， clothes and hair as well？ If you‘re planning to spend time outdoors， opt³ for fragrance-free beauty products and skip the perfume or cologne. If you don’t mind smelling downright unappealing， that eating pungent⁴ garlic or onions actually repels⁵ mosquitoes and other insects.

　　2. Dress down. 尽量穿浅色的衣服来源：考试大考试大成就你的梦想

　　Unfortunately for those whose sartorial⁶ style tends toward the flamboyant⁷， brightly colored clothes with loud patterns or flowers and sparkly or colorful jewelry⁸ attract stinging and biting insects such as bees， wasps¹⁰， and mosquitoes. Avoid the annoying critters by dressing¹¹ in earth tones or muted colors instead.

　　3. Keep your eye on your cup. 让虫子远离你的食物和饮料

　　The last thing you want to do is swallow something that can sting you. Insects love sweet beverages¹²， so be sure to look before you sip¹³ at picnics， barbecues， and other outdoor soirees.

　　4. Go barefoot at your own risk. 不要光脚在草地上走动

　　Bees hover¹⁴ around low-growing clover and yellow jackets actually 。 Keep those tender feet safe from stingers by wearing shoes on grassy¹⁵ fields or lawns.

　　5. Watch out for hives and nests. 注意隐匿处的虫子窝

　　This may sound obvious， but beehives and wasp⁹ nests are often anything but. Insects tend to build their hives in nooks and crannies， like beneath the eave of a roof， under a gutter¹⁶， or in the crook¹⁷ of a tree branch. Clean， garden， clip and mow¹⁸ with caution！

　　6. Remain calm. 遇到虫子保持冷静

　　This old chestnut¹⁹ bears repeating. When you do come in contact with a stinging or biting insect， making sudden movements or trying to shoo is the last thing you should do. Instead， slowly and calmly moving out of the insect‘s way is the safest way to avoid getting bitten or stung.

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