2. Reading.

2.A. Read the text and copy out the words which mean the same as the words from the list below.

Don’t Forget Your Hat.

An important point to remember if you like spending time in the open air is that the human head doesn’t work very well outdoors if it becomes too hot, cold or wet. That’s why a hat is a good investment, wherever you’re planning to go out and about. Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will do the job adequately in most conditions.

In cold climates, the problem is that the head is sending out heat all the time. As much as fifty to sixty percent of your body’s heat is lost through the head and neck, depending on which scientist you believe. Clearly this heat loss needs to be prevented, but it’s important to remember that hats don’t actually keep you warm, they simply stop heat escaping.

Just as important is the need to protect your neck from the effects of bright sunlight, and the brim of your hat will do this. If you prefer a baseball cap, consider buying one that has a drop down "tail” at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt.

And in wet weather conditions, hats are often more practical than pulling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not.

1 – being outdoors                                  7 – the part of a coat used to cover your head

2 – go for a walk                                     8 – damp climate

3 – work appropriately                           9 – able to protect from getting wet

4 – loose heat                                         10 – to keep safe          

5 – the quantity equal to 50 – 60%        11 – choose something instead of something

6 – protect from getting cold                 12 – keep in mind

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