1 . 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.     1     Here are some of the benefits coming from having a first aider on site.

A quick response is guaranteed.

First aid is the initial treatment given to a victim. Some injuries do not require professional assistance.     2     First aiders can help the affected person feel better and ease pain by performing simple procedures on the spot.

First aid can save lives.

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.     3    

A greater sense of safety is promoted.

    4     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. Having a well-trained first aider around help them relax and stay calm in the event of an emergency.

    5     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. To ensure the safety of all the staff members and students, it is important to have first aid in the schools. It is vital to make everyone aware of the basic methods they should apply after an accident occurs.

3 . Several recent cases of violence against students at U.S. colleges have made global headlines, causing questions about the safety of America’s campuses. Yet statistics from the U.S. government show that the number of crimes reported at colleges and universities actually decreased in recent years. ________, most colleges have stepped up security measures, employing new technology and________ services to increase campus safety.

At New York University, the Safe Ride van service is a routine part of college life. Dana Reszutek used the service at night to travel between campus buildings, which are staffed with security guards for additional________. One night, when a stranger followed Reszutek to her residence hall, he was stopped by the guard. “I wasn’t harmed or touched,” she said. “It’s________ like these that show how high a level of importance safety is to NYU.”

The most recent campus-security trend is probably the introduction of mobile safety apps, which enable students to________ panic buttons, spread their GPS locations or even turn their smartphones into________ devices soothers can see what’s happening. LiveSafe helps students________ information with each other and with law-enforcement officers. Its SafeWalk feature allows students’ friends to________ walk them home by watching their progress on a map. “It’s a great way to increase communication about safety and to break down barriers between students as they________ for one another,” its developer said.

Since most students are never without their smartphones, some feel mobile apps provide better security than the blue-light emergency call boxes dotting most campuses. Yet Thomas Clark, a lieutenant in Western Illinois University’s Public Safety Office, said the boxes—which connect callers to emergency responders—provide an important “________ layer of protection.”

It’s also important for students to take responsibility for their own safety. Becoming familiar with local neighborhoods and campus services are key. In safety tips posted online, many universities and campus police departments emphasize alertness and basic safeguards such as traveling in groups and familiarizing yourself with your________.

Personal-safety expert David Nance says the most important thing students can do is to be________—which means not being distracted by smartphones or other devices. He also recommends learning________ techniques, knowing common distraction tricks used by attackers and keeping a safe distance from strangers.

Students who are thinking about studying in the U.S. can________ campus safety before applying to or deciding on a particular school. Federal law requires American colleges and universities to________ crime statistics every year. This information may be included on a school’s website or can be found online through the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety.

7 . Bullying (欺凌) can take a variety of forms, from words — being made fun of or called hurtful names — to actions — being kicked or pushed — as well as indirect forms, such as being excluded from social groups. Bullying is clearly unpleasant, and can make the child experiencing it feel unworthy and depressed.     1     Bullied pupils are more likely to experience difficulties with interpersonal relationships as adults.

Until recently, not much was known about the topic, and little help was available to teachers to deal with bullying.     2     “There is no bullying at this school” has been a common response, almost certainly untrue. Fortunately more schools are now saying: “There is not much bullying here, but when it occurs we have a clear policy for dealing with it.”

    3     The policy ought to say clearly what is meant by bullying, and give specific guidelines on what will be done if it occurs, what records will be kept, who will be informed, what punishments will be employed.

    4     There are ways of dealing with the topic through the curriculum (课程), using video, drama and literature. These are useful for raising awareness, and can best be employed in early stages of development, while the school is starting to discuss the issue of bullying. But curriculum work alone may only have short-term effects.     5    

Research showed 60% of middle school students in America     1     (say) they had been bullied (霸凌) in the past few months. Over 160,000 stayed home from school     2     (avoid) bullying.

It also showed that over 50% of bullying decreased if the school had     3     anti-bully program running. Those programs would help the bullies understand how much they hurt the person     4     is being bullied. It would also be     5     (help) if teachers kept an eye on students at all times. A bullying case usually occurs on the playground     6     at the canteen, but only 25% of bullied students said that teachers noticed and stood up for them.

Another way is to talk to the bully. Tell them how much it hurts when they call you names or     7     (physical) hurt you. You can also tell a trusted adult. Iť's one of the most commonly known     8     (way) to stop a bully     9     bullying you. Don't just sit on the sidelines and watch bullying. Stand up for the bullying victim and let     10     (they) know they won't be alone.

Bullying is never, nor will it ever be an acceptable matter. Together we can stand up to bullying and make it disappear.