1 . As an important piece of lifesaving equipment, a tall lifeguard chair is often seen on beaches, at lakes and community pools.     1    . The design of the lifeguard chair offers several advantages that help prevent swimming accidents and increase the safety of swimmers.

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.     2    .

Some lifeguard chairs are quite basic, but others have several features to make the job of the lifeguard much easier.     3    . As lifeguards often work long hours in sunny locations, a sunshade can prevent them from severe sunburn. A lifeguard chair may also have hooks and compartments for lifesaving tools, making them easy to reach in an emergency.

Lifeguard chairs are usually made of wood. Nowadays resin is also used.     4    . Many lifeguard chairs are painted white to make them stand out from other objects around them.

    5    , but it’s not the only thing lifeguards need. There are many other devices used by lifeguards to do their job correctly. For example, lifeguards often use a loudspeaker to warn swimmers against bad behavior. They may also prepare a first aid box to help injured people as well as protect themselves from harm.

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

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.     1    .

A Quick Response is Guaranteed

    2     Some injuries do not require professional assistance. They can be treated with simple methods such as applying an ice pack etc. First aiders can help the affected person feel better and ease pain by performing simple procedures on the spot.

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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.     4    , it is more helpful to keep them relax and stay calm in the event of an emergency.

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.     5    , 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.

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

3 . Last week when I was reading at home, my younger sister rushed in and told me an old man was lying on the round in front of our building. 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 hospital. Later that day I was told by the hospital what I did helped rescue the old man’s life.     1    . However, at the same time I fell a bit sad. There were many people who wanted to help around the old man then. Yet no one performed first aid on him as they hadn’t attended a first-aid course. I think everyone should learn at least some basic first-aid techniques, which can be very important.     2    .

You can gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to act in an emergency. You never know when you might need them — you could be at home, at work, at school or on holiday.     3    , you can act whenever you’re needed.

You can be a resource for your community. For your family, your neighbors or the broader community, having more people with first-aid skills helps build a stronger and more harmonious community.

You can stay safe at work. Illness and injury can happen anywhere, anytime.     4    , and you can also help meet your workplace’s safety requirements.

    5    . 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. It also shows your commitment to a career in the health profession when it comes to applying for jobs.

A．I was happy to hear that

B．I received a phone call from the hospital

C．If you have the skills

D．With first-aid knowledge you can create a safe work environment

E．You can take first-aid courses in your community for free

F．Here are my reasons

G．It’s helpful to your future career

4 . When a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.

I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.

Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,

I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.

1. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?

A．My dog's barking	B．The medicine's effect
C．A burning fire	D．A noise downstairs

2. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?

A．He turned on a light downstairs.

B．He ran to the author's room upstairs.

C．He kept barking and running up to stairs.

D．He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.

3. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?

A．He placed a blanket to keep warm.

B．He started screaming for help.

C．He jumped off the roof.

D．He broke open the window and kicked out the screen

4. Which of the following best describe the author?

A．Courageous and responsible	B．Caring and selfish
C．Loyal and brave	D．Strong and considerate