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Several governments around the world have requested or ordered their citizens to quarantine themselves: to stay at home to avoid contact with others.

Quarantines help slow the spread of diseases like COVID-19. It first appeared in China in late December and quickly became a worldwide health emergency.

Quarantines, however, can cause health problems themselves. People are at greater risk of anxiety and depression as a result of the isolation caused by quarantines.

So, health experts around the world are offering advice to help deal with the undesirable effects of quarantines on mental health.

1.This article talks about a possible health risk of quarantines. Which of those below is that risk?

• Healthy food choices are limited during quarantine.

• People in quarantine may lose muscle mass from lack of exercise.

• The lack of fresh air can cause breathing problems.

• Quarantine can lead to depression and isolation in some people

Health experts around the world are offering advice to help deal with the undesirable effects of quarantines on mental health.

Psychologist Claudia W. Allen is among them. She directs the behavioral science department at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She leads the Family Stress Clinic there as well.

Keep your usual routine

Allen says continuing with normal routines as much as possible will help you stay healthy during quarantines. For example, she says people should continue to wake up and get dressed at their usual time. She says with some people staying in pajamas all day could lead to feelings of being unproductive or without purpose.

2.What advice does this article give on having routines during a quarantine?

• Wear comfortable pajamas every day.

• Get enough rest by sleeping late each morning

• Save water by showering twice a week.

• Stick to a regular schedule as much as you can

Social media does connect us. But too much of it might cause harm.

Psychologist Claudia Allen says some studies show that social media can make some people feel left out or “less than.” She suggests using it wisely. One way is to meet with friends, family, neighbors and others over video messaging services

3.What is Claudia Allen’s main advice on using social media during a quarantine?

• Try to stay off of social media if possible

• Avoid social media when you wake up and before bed

• Be careful and use social media wisely.

• Write down how much social media you use daily

Find ways to help

Allen says helping others is another way to lift your spirit during quarantine. This could be as simple as calling someone who is alone or greeting a neighbor from your window.

You could also provide a service online. For example, if you are a teacher, you could offer online homework help to friends who must now home-school their children.

And, keep a check on your own feelings. If you are experiencing difficulty from the effects of quarantine, contact a health care provider, a community organization or an emergency hotline number.

And that’s the Health & Lifestyle report. (VOA Learning English)

4.This article mentions some ways to help others during a quarantine. Which of the answers below is one of them?

• Offer vehicle rides to your friends and neighbors.

• You could provide a service over the internet.

• Invite people who may feel isolated to the park.

• You can volunteer to read to patients at the hospital

Don’t forget “self-care” activities

Allen says everyone should include “self-care” activities during quarantine, such as exercise, reading or playing musical instruments. Getting exercise is important. Even if you must stay indoors, make sure to move your body. Maybe seek some online exercise classes.

5.Why is getting exercise important?

• We need to move all the time

• To keep our body healthy

• Quarantine makes us difficult to move

• Staying indoors make us sleepy

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• Anger

• Laziness

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• Being separated from others

• Guests are not allowed

• Stay long in the same area

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