The possibility of being killed on a single airline flight is one in 4.7 million. Here are some lifesaving habits you are supposed to remember every time you fly.
Your carry-on bag
The safest thing to do with your carry-on is leave it on the plane. Flight crews ask you to keep your luggage clear of the aisles (通道) for a reason.
Your seat
During a crash
The first thing you should do during a crash is put on the oxygen mask the minute it drops.
During a loss of cabin pressure, the fall in oxygen can knock you unconscious in as little as 20 seconds.
Listen to your flight attendants. Most importantly, through any emergency, be nice to the flight attendant.
What to wear
Fortunately, here’s what you can plan for days in advance while you pack your suitcase: on the day you’re flying, avoid wearing synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. Instead, choose natural materials like cotton or wool. It’s also a good idea to wear long pants (like jeans) and a long-sleeved shirt for extra protection from flames and sharp objects.
Sippers might seem like a good idea for braving airport security, but in the chaos of a crash or evacuation, they’ll only slow you down.
| A．You can narrowly escape from an air crash. |
| B．Always secure your oxygen mask before helping others. |
| C．Good mentality (心态) of a pilot is a necessity for safe flight. |
| D．Besides, the best shoes to wear on a plane never leave your feet. |
| E．The safest way to dress on a plane is avoid anything easy to catch fire. |
| F．In the event of an evacuation, you don’t want it blocking an escape route. |
| G．In the event of an evacuation, the closer you are to an exit, the higher the chance you’ll have to escape safely. |
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【推荐1】Nowadays, we know how to work with al old items. Many of them can be reused after being properly processed. Instead of sending them to the trashcan, we have new choices.
Participate in the Give the Gift of Sight Program. Run by Lions Club International, the program makes it easy for you to donate your old eyeglasses and sunglasses to needy people in developing countries. After you drop glasses off, they are cleaned, repaired, and grouped, then distributed.
Donate your used computer to computers for Kids, a non-profit organization.
Recycle sneakers (运动鞋) and athletic shoes. Since 1990, NIKE has sponsored the Reuse-A-Shoe program.
Never throw away books or magazines. Books and magazines are a great aid to help those who’ve been sent to prison. Some of them quit school at an early age.
| A．Recycle holiday and greeting cards. |
| B．Find one near you by searching online. |
| C．So don’t forget the “early reader” books. |
| D．Here are some ways to recycle worn - out items. |
| E．It aims to improve the computer skills of youth. |
| F．It takes in used sneakers and breaks them into pieces. |
| G．Over 1.5 million pairs of shoes are recycled and repaired. |
【推荐2】Let's face it: The last hour of anyone's workday is not always fruitful. As the hours of peak productivity start to decline, most people begin watching the clock, waiting for nothing.
Successful people reflect on their accomplishments. While many of us spend our last hour of work making a to-do list for tomorrow, they review the day they just had, instead.
Also, successful people brainstorm solutions for today's setbacks.
| A．This list is a promise to yourself. |
| B．Successful people make a to-do list. |
| C．It will make people understand the problems better. |
| D．They never bring the day's failures home with them. |
| E．Another work these people do is to create an action list. |
| F．But ending the workday with purpose can make a difference. |
| G．They typically choose a case and consider what led to that success. |
【推荐3】Going for a picnic is a good experience to be in nature, but it’s terrible to have a picnic that will do harm to the environment. Here are some ways to keep your picnic green.
Use reusable plates and cups. You don’t need to wash disposable (—次性的) plates and cups because they pollute the environment. It’s greener and cheaper to bring metal plates and cups from home. After the picnic, you can take them home and wash them.
Try to buy food from local farmers’ markets. In general, if you bring less food for your picnic, you’ll create less pollution.
Try to have an all-vegetarian picnic. Modern production of meat uses lots of energy and creates lots of pollution.
Instead of driving, ride a bike or walk to the park. If the park you want to visit is too far from your home, you can take public transportation like buses or subways.
After your picnic, remember to pick up all your trash. Try to keep the picnic area clean. If possible, try not to create any trash at all and reuse whatever you can.
1. It’s ________ to have a picnic that will do harm to the environment.| A．good | B．useful | C．bad | D．possible |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Because they are very hard. |
| B．Because we can bring them home to reuse them after washing them. |
| C．Because they are cheap. |
| D．Because they look nice. |
| A．buy the food from the big shop in the city |
| B．buy the food from local farmers’ markets |
| C．buy the food from the supermarket near your house |
| D．buy the food from the restaurants in the city |
【推荐1】Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (心肺复苏术) is an important first aid skill to master and one that fewer and fewer people seem to take the time to learn these days. In fact, it only takes a few hours to get basic CPR training either in a classroom or online. Others may choose to get certified.
People pursue CPR certification for many reasons, in part because it can increase the chances of getting a job. CPR certification provides people a stronger sense of confidence in their skills. But certification is simply a card indicating that you have completed a CPR course. And it shouldn’t suggest that someone with basic CPR training but without certification is less qualified if faced with a potentially life-threatening situation. Therefore, it doesn’t matter whether you have a CPR card or not if someone has drowned or experienced cardiac arrest (心脏骤停). If you have been trained in CPR, with or without certification, you need to act.
Time is probably the main reason why people don’t obtain CPR training. But here’s the bottom line: CPR classes take only around two to three hours to complete, and many are conducted free of charge through organizations like the Red Cross. You can even take a free online CPR course if you can’t spare three hours in your week. Others shy away from things like mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. What many people fail to realize is that mouth-to-mouth is no longer a requirement for CPR and that chest compression (按压) is the focus of treatment until emergency medical services arrive.
By learning the facts about CPR training, you can make a choice about the options available to you. For more information, use the Red Cross CPR class locator and speak with an instructor near you. The best online training can be found through the National Safety Council’s first aid catalogue (目录).
1. What can we say about CPR certification?| A．It takes a long time to obtain. |
| B．It is useful but not necessary. |
| C．It represents first aid qualification. |
| D．It is a professional medical degree. |
| A．Long duration. | B．High learning costs. |
| C．Difficulty of the course. | D．Misunderstandings about it. |
| A．Put forward a plan. | B．Make a conclusion. |
| C．Put an advertisement. | D．Provide some information. |
| A．How to perform CPR. | B．How to do first aid training. |
| C．Facts about CPR training. | D．Importance of CPR certification. |
【推荐2】First aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and immediately handled before a trained medical professional arrives. First aid in schools is especially helpful as children often get into accidents that need quick care. Whether they are minor or more serious, preventing them worsening is important.
A Quick Response is Guaranteed
People equipped with first aid skills can handle emergencies in an efficient manner. Their professional knowledge and right methods of treatment can help preserve lives. A trained person is more composed (镇定的) and confident in critical situations. He/She knows the best possible ways to help the victims make it.
A Greater Sense of Safety is Promoted
People who get first aid training are likely to feel secure. They are aware of the fact that they can treat themselves easily in case an accident occurs. Moreover, they are also trusted by their friends or loved ones.
To sum up, first aid offers a wide range of benefits. Therefore, it is a must for the teachers and students to get a proper first aid training so that they can contribute to a safe campus.
| A．First aid can save lives |
| B．Call the police at once |
| C．If there is a well-trained first aider around |
| D．To ensure the safety of all the staff members and students |
| E．First aid is the initial treatment given to a victim |
| F．A quick response can make you uncomfortable |
| G．Here are some of the benefits coming from having a first aider on site |
【推荐3】How to do basic First Aid
Basic first aid refers to a temporary form of help given to someone who has been injured or has got sick due to choking, a heart attack, drugs or other medical emergencies.
Care for the person who has just gone through serious damage, including both physical treatment and emotional support.
Perform 30 chest compressions (心肺复苏) and two rescue breaths as part of CPR.
Make sure the person is warm as you wait for medical help. Remove some of your own clothing, such as your coat or jacket, and use it as a cover until medical help arrives. However, if the person has a heatstroke (中暑), do not cover him or keep him warm.
| A．Instead, try to cool him |
| B．You must stay calm |
| C．Perform first aid immediately |
| D．Check for breath |
| E．Here are some tips for first aid |
| F．It is important to take the correct chest compressions |
| G．In the center of the chest, put your two hands together first |
