A. TOOK B. SPENT C. MADE D. LASTED.38. A. LONG B. LONGER C. LONGES...

37. a. took b. spent c. made d. lasted.38. a. long b. longer c. longest d. length(39-43). Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.I get a lot of letters at this time of the year from people complaining that they have a coldwhich won’t go away. There are so many different stories about how to prevent or cure acold that it’s often difficult to know what to do. Although colds are rarely dangerous,except for people who are already weak, such as the elderly or young babies, they arealways uncomfortable and usually most unpleasant. Of course, you can buy lots ofmedicines which will help to make your cold less unpleasant, but you must rememberthat nothing can actually cure a cold or make it go away faster. Another thing is that anymedicine which is strong enough to make you feel better could be dangerous if you arealready taking drugs for some other illness so always with your chemist or doctor to seewhether they are all right for you. And remember they might make you sleepy – pleasedon’t try to drive if they do! Lastly, as far as avoiding colds is concerned, whatever youmay be told about magic foods or drinks, the best answer is to keep strong and healthy –you’ll have less chance of catching a cold, and if you do, it shouldn’t be so bad!