How do we improve our first-aid skills?

贵州 王晓峰

主题语境：学习急救

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1We are interested in increasing first-aid skills,so that we will really be able to help if a loved one or a stranger is injured or suddenly becomes seriously ill.There are many ways we can improve knowledge in this subject.

2Those people uninterested in getting any type of certification could begin by studying free online resources that explain the basic details of first aid.Such resources are found through online sites like Mayo Clinic,and there are many videos on the Internet that can demonstrate first-aid procedures.

3To get more training,we could enroll in classes.These may be taught by organizations like the Red Cross,and private companies may offer instruction too.Some classes are online,which means they can be taken at any time,and they can include testing for some types of certification.It should be noted that online first-aid classes do not cover CPR training.This training must be performed at an onsite class.

4More extensive（广泛的）classes exist to improve first-aid skills.If we plan to work at fire departments,or if we want to volunteer to help emergency responding organizations,we may need to study for a longer period.We might need to take classes aimed at really improving first-aid skills that include 40 hours or more of instruction and practice time.Those with this additional knowledge are prepared to do things like helping deliver babies and moving injured people.Volunteers with organizations like the Red Cross that are visible after man-made or natural disasters are typically people who have this advanced first-aid training.

5For those without the time to take classes,it's still recommended that we should at least do some online reading to improve first-aid skills.A whole family could take this up and help each other with quizzes and conversation.It can also be useful to keep a first-aid card on hand,which can serve as a reminder of what to do for different types of injuries.Though learning and practice is preferred,some knowledge is certainly better than zero understanding of first aid.

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Detail

1.What can be found on Mayo Clinic?

A.Videos showing first-aid procedures.

B.Life-saving first-aid skills.

C.Basic first-aid knowledge.

D.Different types of certification.

Inference

2.What is an advantage of online classes?

A.They are easy to pass.

B.They have a flexible schedule.

C.They don't cost much.

D.They include CPR training.

Gist

3.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.Benefits of doing first aid.

B.Ways to get adequate training in first aid.

C.First-aid courses offered by extensive classes.

D.Situations that require advanced level of first-aid training.

Inference

4.What is the purpose of a first-aid card?

A.To take notes of online reading.

B.To finish quizzes and conversation.

C.To help immediately respond to injuries.

D.To remember emergency numbers.

Language

Study

Ⅰ.熟词生义

It should be noted that online first-aid classes do notcoverCPR training.值得一提的是，这些网络急救课程不包括心肺复苏培训。

coverv.包括；覆盖

e.g.Exercise is a word which covers a wide range of activities.“锻炼”是一个涵盖广泛活动的词。

Ⅱ.Text-centered chunks

first-aid procedure 急救实施步骤

onsite class 现场课程

fire department 消防部门

emergency responding organization 急救组织