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It doesn’t kill germs better than cooler water, but turning tap temperatures high, the US burns carbon equal to the emissions of Barbados(巴巴多斯，国名). People typically wash their hands seven times a day in the United States, but they do it at a far higher temperature than is necessary to kill germs, a new study says. The energy waste is equivalent to the fuel use of a small country.     It’s cold and flu season, when many people are concerned about avoiding germs. But forget what you think you know about hand washing, say researchers at Vanderbilt University. Chances aWe would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. We’re looking forward to sharing more adventures and discoveries with you in 2014, including:At a crossroads in the AtlanticAs the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.Photostory: On the road againA selection of images from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M Aurel Stein’s early 20th century photographs of the Silk Road.Dossier: Going undergroundMark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emission (排放).Net lossKit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.And don’t forget……a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more…Buy your copy now, click here and save up to 35% or call +44 (0)1635 588 496. Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents. 1. Who took photos of the Silk Road?A. M Aurel Stein. B. Fred Pearce.C. Mark Rowe. D. Lucien Castaing-Taylor.2. If you want to read something about global warming, you can read .A. At a crossroads in the AtlanticB. Photostory: On the road againC. Dossier: Going undergroundD. Net loss3. Which of the following statements is true?A. Ascension Island has a bright future with more population.B. Commercialization contributes to the loss of fishery in Thai.C. The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break.D. The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews.4. The passage is written to .A. share adventures and discoveriesB. give advice on taking photosC. attract readers to buy the magazineD. introduce the content of the magazine