1 . Summer is the swimming season.
Adult supervisors should watch closely. If children or inexperienced swimmers are in the pool, it’s very important to have close supervision. Supervisors should be an adult who can swim well and knows how to save others in a swimming pool. They mustn’t be distracted by their cellphones, or a conversation with another adult. They must take that role very seriously.
Keep a variety of flotation devices in and around the pool like a life jacket plus pool noodles or a paddle board. That helps when accidents happen.
Supervisors should also learn basic CPR.
The steps are:
♦ Place the person on his back and gently lift his chin and tilt (倾斜) his head back.
♦ Place one hand over the other, place them over the patient’s breastbone and administer 30 chest presses.
♦ Pinch their nose and place your mouth tightly over their mouth and administer two short breaths
♦ Start again until the patient starts breathing.
Another risk is a condition called “dry drowning”. This happens after a near-drowning event in which water gets into someone’s lungs.
| A．After all, drowning can happen in an instant |
| B．Drowning isn’t the only danger with pools |
| C．Pool owners should be sure to have a fence around their pool |
| D．Call for help and start administering CPR as quickly as possible |
| E．Drowning person having something to grab can get out of the pool quickly |
| F．That means the airway is closed off and can’t provide someone with enough oxygen |
| G．As fun as a swimming pool can be, it’s also a major safety risk if you don’t take the appropriate precautions |
2 . Safety problems greatly affect many parts of the world. In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The day of safety education for primary and middle school students falls on Monday in the last week of March each year. It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe. What are the accidents at school? Let’s take a look.
A stampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, just stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, move to one side and protect your head with your hands around.
When earthquakes happen, you can get under a desk quickly and hold on. It’ll protect you from falling things. If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
When there’s a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. In this way, you won’t breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke. It makes them cough and they can’t breathe. That’s very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself close to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air. Remember, the most important thing is to stay calm in a fire.
Stampedes, earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school. If you can remember safety knowledge and survival (生存) skills, you will live a safe and happy life.
1. When is the safety education day for students in 2024?| A．On Monday, March 4th. | B．On Monday, March 11th. |
| C．On Monday, March 18th. | D．On Monday, March 25th |
| A．欺凌 | B．窒息 | C．踩踏 | D．溺水 |
| A．Try to help others run away. |
| B．Get under a desk quickly and hold on. |
| C．Protect your stomach with your hands. |
| D．Stand and try to hold onto something. |
| A．Health care. | B．Cooking courses. |
| C．English learning. | D．Safety education. |
3 . The Heimlich Maneuver Guideline
In the early 1970s, Henry J. Heimlich, MD, developed a first aid technique for choking, known as the Heimlich maneuver.
Knowing when to use the Heimlich maneuver can be vital in emergency situations. If a person appears unable to speak or starts motioning toward their throat, they are likely choking.
The National Safety Council provides the following steps to help a person who is choking, if they are still conscious. First of all, stand behind the person with one leg forward between the person’s legs. And then, put your arms around the person and locate their belly button. Place the thumb side of one fist against the stomach just above their belly button.
Avoid giving small kids hard candy, ice cubes, and popcorn. Cut foods that kids can easily choke on into tiny pieces. This can include grapes and other fruit, raw carrots, hot dogs, and chunks of cheese. Avoid laughing or talking while chewing and swallowing.
| A．How to prevent choking. |
| B．Choking is an incredibly scary experience. |
| C．How to prepare for the Heimlich Maneuver |
| D．In these cases, it’s crucial to help immediately. |
| E．If the patient is unresponsive, call medical help immediately. |
| F．Use quick thrusting movements five times or until they expel the item. |
| G．Dr. Heimlich developed this method after reading an article about accidental deaths. |
4 . FREE ONLINE FIRST AID COURSE
Welcome to our online first aid course. Anyone can take this training online and learn more about lifesaving first aid. We provide this first aid training for no charge.
Simply work your way through our online first aid modules (模块) below. You must be logged in (登录) to access the course material. If you don’t have an account, then please register. Basic online first aid course
Below are the modules for our online first aid course. You do not have to take them in a specific order. However, if you are totally new to first aid, it may help to start at the beginning.
At the end of each module there is a first aid test where you can test your knowledge. Once you’ve completed all the modules, you can download a free first aid certificate (证书).
| Module 1 | Introduction to First Aid |
| Module 2 | The Unconscious Victim |
| Module 3 | Bleeding and Shock. |
| Module 4 | Burns |
Please remember to mark all the modules as completed otherwise you will not be able to download your basic first aid certificate. Modules marked as completed will have a green tick next to them above.
Advanced online first aid courseCompleted the above course? Why not check out our new free online advanced first aid course? This course will build upon the training and content in the basic first aid course above and will help further your knowledge on topics such as:
* Medical conditions
* Minor injuries
* Patient assessment
* Clinical observations
* The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
As always, you will receive a free first aid certificate once you complete the advanced course.
1. What is a must to learn this online course?| A．Offering a small fee for the training. | B．Having an account on this website. |
| C．Learning the course in the required order. | D．Taking a first aid test before the course. |
| A．Module 1. | B．Module 2. | C．Module 3. | D．Module 4. |
| A．It provides a paid certificate of honor. |
| B．It is intended for professional medical workers. |
| C．It teaches people how to judge patients’ condition. |
| D．It has nothing to do with basic first aid knowledge. |
5 . Last week when I was reading at home, my younger sister rushed in and told me an old man was lying on the ground in front of our house. I immediately took my first- aid kit and ran downstairs. He was suffering a slight heart attack. And I performed CPR on him. Luckily, an ambulance came soon and he was taken to the hospital. Later that day I was told by the hospital what I did helped rescue the old man’s life. I was happy to hear that.
You can gain the knowledge, skills and confidence. You never know when you might need them—you could be at home, at work, at school or on holiday. If you have the skills, you can act whenever you’re needed.
You can stay safe at work.
It’s helpful in choosing your future career. The first-hand experience you gain through learning first aid and using your skills could help you decide if you want to pursue a career in the health profession.
| A．I received a phone call from the hospital. |
| B．However, at the same time I felt a bit sad. |
| C．You can be a resource for your community. |
| D．Illness and injury can happen any time at any place. |
| E．You can take first-aid courses in your community for free. |
| F．I think everyone should learn at least some basic first-aid techniques, which can be very helpful. |
| G．It also shows your commitment to a career in the health profession when it comes to applying for jobs. |
6 . FIRST AID FOR BURNS
The skin is an essential part of your body and is its largest organ. Your skin acts as a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun’s rays. It also helps control your body temperature, prevents your body from losing too much water, warns you when things are too hot or cold, and gives you your sense of touch. As you can imagine, getting burnt can lead to very serious injuries. The first and most important step in the treatment of burns is giving first aid.
CAUSES OF BURNSYou can get burnt by a variety of things: hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation, the sun, electricity, acids, or other chemicals.
TYPES OF BURNSBurns are divided into three types, depending on the depth of skin damage.
● First-degree burns These affect only the top few millimetres of the skin. These burns are not serious. Examples include mild sunburn and burns caused by other minor household incidents.● Second-degree burns These go below the top layer of the skin. They are serious and take a few weeks to get better. Examples include burns caused by hot liquids.
● Third-degree burns These affect every layer of the skin, and sometimes the tissue under it. Examples include burns caused by electric shocks, burning clothes, or petrol fires. These burns cause very severe internal injuries and the victim must go to the hospital at once.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BURNS
| First-degree burns ● dry, red, and mildly swollen ● mildly painful ● turn white when pressed Second-degree burns ● red and swollen; blisters; watery surface ● extremely painful | Third-degree burns ● black and white ● swollen; the tissue underneath can often be seen ● little or no pain if nerves are damaged; may be painful around the edges of the burned area |
1 Place burns under cool running water, especially within the first ten minutes. The cool water stops the burning process and reduces the pain and swelling.
2 Dry the burnt area gently with a clean cloth.
3 Remove any clothes using scissors if necessary, unless you see the fabric sticking to the burnt skin.
4 Cover the burnt area with a loose clean cloth. Applying oil to the injured areas is a bad idea, as it will keep the heat in the wounds and may cause infection.
5 If burns are on the face, make sure the victim can still breathe.
6 If the victim is suffering from second or third-degree burns, there is an urgent need to take him/her to the hospital at once.
1. 根据文章判断下列说法的正误。(1) Your skin gives you protection from many dangerous things.
(2) A first-degree burn has this name because it is the most serious.
(3) Second-degree burns can be the most painful kind of burn.
(4) It is important to use cool water to stop the heat from remaining in the wound regardless of the degree of the burn.
(5) Putting butter or oil on burns helps because it may reduce swelling and ease discomfort.
2. 根据课文内容完成以下表格。
| Details | Types | ||
First-degree burns | Second-degree burns | Third-degree burns | |
| Depth | |||
| Characteristics | dry, red, and mildly mildly turn | red and swollen; extremely | black and white; swollen; |
| Treatment | place under | ||
7 . Build your own first aid kit
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, so being prepared for one is important. Having a proper first aid kit in your home is an easy but essential part of good emergency preparation.
Pick a good container. One good option is a large, water resistant, rigid or flexible plastic container. This makes the materials inside visible for easy identification and safe.
| A．Make your first aid kit safely accessible |
| B．Separate the first aid kit into two sections |
| C．The ready-made first aid kits in the store are usually expensive |
| D．The kit should be easy to transport as needed to the emergency |
| E．The number of each item will depend on the size of your family |
| F．Having several first aid kits means you can get one of them anytime |
| G．First aid kits on the market often lack what you want or have something useless for you |
8 . One Monday afternoon in April, 45-year-old Rene Compean set out for a hike in Angeles National Forest in Southern California.
Rene parked his car near the Buckhorn Campground and headed up a trail in the Mt. Waterman area. Later, he texted a picture of setting foot on a rock to a friend, and the unclear image ended up saving his life!
A few hours into the hike, Rene took a wrong turn because a path marker was missing due to recent forest fires. He realized he was lost and texted his friend for help, explaining that he had no idea where he was and his phone was about to die. Unfortunately, he didn’t have location services on his mobile phone, so search and rescue teams couldn’t find him using GPS.
Rene was reported missing around 6 p.m. Temperatures dropped rapidly in the mountains, and rescuers searched through the night with no success.
When they set out in search of Rene the next morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office posted Rene’s picture to their social media pages, asking the public to help them identify the area.
Thankfully, the photo made its way to satellite mapping enthusiast Benjamin Kuo. As luck would have it, Ben has “a very strange hobby” that came into use in this situation. “I love taking a look at photos and figuring out where they’re taken,” Ben explained.
He studied the area below Rene’s legs for clues and came up with coordinates (坐标) for where he thought the hiker was. He then provided the details to the Sheriff’s Office. Thankfully, Ben’s coordinates had exactly pointed out his location! Believe it or not, officials found the hiker within three-quarters of a mile of the GPS coordinates Ben sent them. A helicopter was sent to the site, and there was Rene, tired out and cold from his night outside but otherwise unharmed.
1. What made it difficult for search and rescue teams to find Rene?| A．Fires broke out in the forest. | B．The path marker was not correct. |
| C．Rene couldn’t be located by GPS. | D．Rene’s picture was not clear enough. |
| A．To help locate Rene’s position. | B．To attract the attention of the readers. |
| C．To seek satellite mapping enthusiasts. | D．To inform people of Rene’s getting lost. |
| A．Because he loved hiking and taking photos. |
| B．Because he was quite familiar with the area. |
| C．Because he was sent to the site by a helicopter. |
| D．Because he was good at finding clues from photos. |
| A．The bravery and calmness of Rene. | B．The extraordinary talent of Benjamin. |
| C．The excellent photography skill of Rene. | D．The search and rescue teams’ rich experience. |
9 . How to Stay Safe on a Field Trip
Many parents are relaxed and even want their children to go on field trips.
Stay physically safe
It’s crucial to ensure that students memorize their parents’ phone numbers and keep them handy in case of an emergency. When crossing roads, they must practice road safety by looking both ways and walking with caution.
Keep hygiene (卫生) while dining out
Students should be mindful of their food choices and avoid having too much unhealthy food, especially when away from home. It’s essential to tell their teacher and bring allergen-free snacks if they have food allergies.
When using public restrooms on their field trips, students should use disposable seat covers or toilet paper to reduce exposure to bacteria. Practicing good restroom hygiene is also important to minimize the risk of spreading illness to others. They can also wear a mask to stay furthest away from sickness, and inform a teacher to receive proper assistance if they feel unwell.
| A．Try to avoid sickness. |
| B．Use public restrooms properly. |
| C．Others may be concerned about the safety on the trips, though. |
| D．It’s important to follow safety manners to ensure a smooth outing. |
| E．On the whole, students should maintain good cleanliness practices. |
| F．Some parents, however, are doubtful about the benefits of the trips. |
| G．Besides, students should ask for permission before going anywhere else. |
10 . As an important piece of lifesaving equipment, a tall lifeguard chair is often seen on beaches, at lakes and community pools.
A lifeguard chair is often tall, sometimes with a ladder attached to one side. The height of a life guard chair has two distinct advantages. First, it offers the lifeguard an unblocked view of the water he/she is guarding, allowing him/her to watch swimmers carefully for signs of danger.
Some lifeguard chairs are quite basic, but others have several features to make the job of the lifeguard much easier.
Lifeguard chairs are usually made of wood. Nowadays resin is also used.
| A．But metal is rarely used as it heats easily in the sun and can cause discomfort |
| B．These devices can be fixed directly onto a lifeguard chair |
| C．Lifeguards may do other things besides guarding the pool |
| D．A lifeguard sits on it, keeping an eye on swimmers and the water |
| E．A lifeguard chair is a very important piece of lifesaving equipment |
| F．A lifeguard chair may feature a sunshade to protect lifeguards from the sun |
| G．Meanwhile, it helps swimmers identify the lifeguard quickly in case of emergency |
