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12th September is a special date. Medical workers wish people to know the importance of first aid. And they'd like to teach training courses on basic first aid.
What is first aid?
It is the first medical care to someone who is ill or gets hurt before help arrives. First aid plays a main part because it can save lives if they get help correctly and in time. It includes keeping them safe and helping them stay calm. It also includes getting help, either by telling other people or calling 120.
Why is first aid important?
Doctors say that the first minutes after an accident can make the difference between life and death. This is why people need to learn first aid.
How to stop common first-aid mistakes
People should know how to help themselves correctly and they shouldn't make first-aid mistakes, or they may get hurt even more.
• Don't rub eyes when something falls in the eyes.
If you feel that something falls inside your eyes, don't rub your eyes with your hands. This can hurt your eyes if it is sharp. You can blink(眨) eyes to allow the tears to come and wash away the thing inside.
• Don't use ice on the burned area.
Don't use ice. You should cool the burned area at once with cold running water for over 10 minutes. Then, call for help or go to the hospital so that they can cover your hands with a clean cloth later.
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) 4. The writer starts the passage by
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A. introducing a day
B. comparing two ideas
C. giving an example
D. telling his own experience
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) 5. Which picture shows how to deal with the burned area first?
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) 6. What's the best title for the passage?
A. Common first-aid mistakes
B. The importance of first aid
C. First aid, an important way to save lives
D. First aid training, useful courses in need
