There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes(人群的蜂拥), the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede.
The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale.
If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct (本能) may be to fight back and push the opposite way.
As you move forward with the crowd, it’s best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it’s less likely that you’ll end up stuck at a choke-point, like a doorway.
In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can’t breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room—literally.
| A．Another potential way is to shelter yourself. |
| B．But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns. |
| C．In this case, you don’t necessarily have to wait and let time slip by. |
| D．Namely, he advises people to take note of where the nearest exits are. |
| E．It’s a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving. |
| F．Other events, such as a Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly. |
| G．Indeed, it’s a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape. |
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The first thing to remember is that young ones don’t understand or know the dangers along the way. Poison oak, snakes and wild animals seem fun to children. You’ll need to be the eyes and ears of children. You’d be surprised how quickly they can get themselves into trouble, so you’ll need to keep on your toes.
Secondly, you’d better bring lots of snacks. Little legs burn a lot of energy when they’re hiking and their little stomachs require that you feed them often. Nuts, whole grains and dried fruit all taste great and work well for all ages. Make sure to bring lots of water as well. With so many snacks, rubbish will be a big problem. You’d better take an empty bag with you to collect rubbish. You can also use the opportunity to educate your children about the importance of protecting the environment.
When you are hiking with your children, you will need to take a lot of things. A backpack is a good choice. But you need to make sure that the backpack is fit for you before you take off on your trip. Don’t choose the cheapest ones— they are cheapest for a reason. You can buy a backpack of high quality at a price you are willing to spend at good resale shops or online shops.
When you take small children on a hike, the rewards are plentiful: an early respect for nature, good exercise, family memories and so on. Keep these simple thoughts in mind and you’ll find that this is an activity enjoyed by everyone.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?| A．Helping children to go quickly. | B．Protecting children from danger. |
| C．Letting children get close to nature. | D．Stopping children playing with animals. |
| A．walk slowly | B．take risks | C．keep quiet | D．take care |
| A．keep small children full of energy | B．make hiking attractive to small children |
| C．keep small children from getting bored | D．make hiking an unforgettable experience |
| A．The price. | B．The weight. | C．The quality. | D．The material. |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
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Leave a space cleaner than you found it. If you eat out, keep your table clean after you're finished, making it a little easier for the waiter. At home, keep your things organized.
Be kind to strangers. It's well-known that everyone is fighting separate but equally different battles. Although you might not be able to understand or relate to everyone's tough situations, you can offer unconditional kindness and patience.
| A．Try to offer your seats to the elder people. |
| B．Help someone who's struggling. |
| C．Choose to donate your used things. |
| D．Don't leave messes for others to clean up. |
| E．Maybe the old man deals with chronic pain. |
| F．Being an everyday hero is amazing and deserves others' respect. |
| G．If you can, take five minutes and be an everyday hero. |
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The main reason is that people who can’t swim have a fear of water.
The improvement of swimming skills lies in practice. The only proper place for practice is a swimming pool with coaches and ambulance people present.
Good advice to prevent drowning:
| A．He is not afraid of water |
| B．Swimming is good for your health |
| C．Most accidents happen right there |
| D．They don’t want to go near dangerous waters |
| E．Master swimming skills and never swim in the wild |
| F．However, we cannot think learning to swim is useless for this reason |
| G．Common swimming strokes (泳姿) are breaststroke, freestyle, and backstroke |
