人教高中英语高二上UNIT8-1

"I couldn't believe my eyes! The car was upside down and the driver was bleeding and screaming. One of the passengers was on the ground. It looked as if she were dead. If I had known more about giving first aid, I could have helped them." People who have witnessed an accident often wish that they had done things differently. Seconds count in an emergency, and knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.
       The most important thing to keep in mind when dealing¹ with an emergency is to stay calm. If we were to panic, we would not be able to help. By staying calm we will be able to think what to do and make better decisions. We can also prepare for an emergency by learning² more about first aid. Calling an ambulance or the police is important, but there is more we can and should do. If we know how to respond, we can save lives.
       Many hospitals recommend that we use the letters DR ABC to remember what to do when we have to think fast. D stands for danger. We should first of all make sure that the accident scene is no longer dangerous. If we were to get hurt trying to save someone, we would not be able to help. R is for response. We can do a lot of good by simply asking "Are you all right?" If the person can answer, we know that he or she is conscious and can breathe. The question will also calm the person, letting him or her know that help is on the way.
       A is for airway³. We must make sure that a person's airway is open and it is easy to breathe. This can be done by gently tipping the person's head back slightly. B is for breathing. We should check that the person can breathe. Is his or her chest moving? If the person is not breathing, we must try to start his or her breathing at once, using the mouth-to-mouth method. If this is not done within five minutes, the person will die. If a person is breathing but not conscious, it is usually best for him or her not to be moved. C is for circulation⁴. Is the person's blood circulating⁵? We can look for colour, coughing, and eye movement. We can also check a person's pulse by putting a finger on the person's neck or wrist. If a person is bleeding, we should cover the wound with a clean piece of cloth and press on the wound to stop the bleeding.
       When we have checked the DR ABC, we should give the first aid that is needed and call an ambulance. We should never try to revive⁶ a person unless we know how to do it. We may make things worse. Many hospitals and schools offer training classes for people who are interested in learning first aid.
       When we have given first aid, we should put the person in the recovery⁷ position. This is a way of placing a body so that the airway is clear and it is easy to breathe. Here is how it is done:
       1  Roll the person onto one side.
       2  Place the arm closest to the ground straight out from the body. Place the hand of the person's upper arm under his or her chin.
  3  Bend the knee of the upper leg against the ground so that he or she will not roll over.
            We can cover the person with a blanket or a jacket to help him or her stay warm.
           We should stay with the person and wait for the ambulance.
      This passage does not contain enough information for you to do first aid correctly! You have to study with a teacher. However, after a few hours of study you will manage to know enough to save other people's lives.

1 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

2 learning   

n.学问，学识，学习；动词learn的现在分词

参考例句：

• When you are learning to ride a bicycle,you often fall off.初学骑自行车时，常会从车上掉下来。
• Learning languages isn't just a matter of remembering words.学习语言不仅仅是记些单词的事。

3 airway   

n.空中航线，通风口

参考例句：

• Lay them on their side and ensure the airway is unobstructed.让他们侧躺着，并确保呼吸道畅通。
• There is a purple airway in London Airport.伦敦机场里有一条皇家专用飞机跑道。

4 circulation   

n.循环，流通，传播，发行，发行量

参考例句：

• There is a large circulation in the musical public.在音乐界销路很广。
• The ideas have been in circulation for some time.这些想法已经流行了一段时间。

5 circulating   

adj.& n.循环（的），流通（的）v.（使）循环( circulate的现在分词 )；（使）流通；（使）流传；散布

参考例句：

• The condition prevents the blood from circulating freely. 这种病阻碍了血液的循环畅通。
• The rumours were still circulating at Westminster. 当时谣言依然在英国议会和政府流传。

6 revive   

v.（使）复苏，（使）重振活力，恢复生机，复兴

参考例句：

• These flowers will revive in water.这些花在水中会再活。
• They managed to revive the injured driver with cardiac massage.他们通过心脏按压使受伤的司机苏醒了过来。

7 recovery   

n.恢复，痊愈；追回，寻回，收复

参考例句：

• The doctors said that his recovery was a miracle. 医生们说他的复原是件奇事。
• The quick recovery was truly in response to medication.这次迅速康复确实是对药物治疗的反应。