Notes:
ginger tea – 生姜茶
cozy – 居心地の良い;
layer – 層;
hots　pring – 温泉;
stretch – 体を伸ばす;

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Here are some simple tips to stay warm on cold days. Which one do you use most in winter?
1.Drink hot ginger tea to warm up your body.
2.Try not to keep saying, “It’s so cold!”—it can make you feel colder.
3.Eat warm soup with vegetables to stay full and warm.
4.Wear thick socks and put on layers of clothes like an “onion.”
5.Use a warm water bottle to keep your feet cozy in bed.
6.Move your body by jumping or stretching when you feel cold.
7.Take a warm bath at home or go to a hot spring.
8.Visit a warmer place during winter if possible.
9.Eat nuts as a snack to help keep your body warm.
10.Use a heated seat cushion when sitting for a long time.
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Notes:
the Cold-Faced Bird　寒号鳥（かんごうちょう）;
crackひび、割れ目;
shiver: 震える、身震いする;
freeze　凍結する、凍え死ぬ;

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A long time ago, a little bird called the Cold-Faced Bird lived in a small crack in the rocks on a mountain. The crack was cold and windy, but the bird didn’t care. On sunny days, it sang happily,
“I am the Cold-Faced Bird! I don’t need to worry! I’ll enjoy today!”
Nearby, a sparrow was building a warm nest. The sparrow said,
“Winter is coming. You should make a nest, or you’ll freeze.”
But the Cold-Faced Bird laughed,
“Why worry? I’m fine now!”
When winter came, snow covered the mountain, and icy winds blew. The sparrow stayed warm in its cozy nest, but the Cold-Faced Bird shivered in the crack. It cried,
“Oh no! I’m freezing!”
But it was too late. The Cold-Faced Bird had no nest and froze to death.
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