Burns
Burns from fire or other sources of heat are different from mild（轻微的）to life threatening. Some burns can be treated at home. While others need emergency（紧急的）medical care.
What to do if you get burned
·First, check and decide if you can take care of the burn yourself. Go to the hospital immediately if the burn is serious.
·If you can’t get to a hospital right away or must wait for an ambulance, follow these steps:
Remove clothing from the burned area. Do not remove clothing that is stuck to the skin and don’t break any blisters（水泡）.
Run cool (not cold) water over the burn until the pain becomes lighter. Do not put butter, Oil, or ice on burns.
Lightly apply a bandage（绷带）over the burn.
Remove jewelry that’s close to the burn.
Seek emergency medical care if:
The burn is serious.
The burned area is large (cover the area with a clean, soft cloth or towel).
The burn comes from a fire, electrical wire or chemicals.
The burn looks infected（被感染的）.
Think prevention!
Be careful when using candles, heaters, and curling irons. Do not allow children to play in the kitchen while someone is cooking. Children can easily get burned in kitchens.
1.Where might you find these tips?
A.Book review. B.Fashion magazine. C.First aid handbook. D.Local newspaper
2.Which of the following tips is correct for dealing with burns?
A.Break blisters on the burn.
B.Run cold water over the burn.
C.Lightly apply a bandage over the burn.
D.Remove clothing that is stuck to the skin.
3.Which of the following tips are mentioned in the article?
a.People should be careful when using candles.
b.Children can easily get burned playing in the kitchen.
c.If the burn is serious, you should seek emergency medical care.
d.If the burn is mild, you don’t need to do anything to the burn.
A.a-b-c B.a-b-d C.a-c-d D.b-c-d
I really love my job. I enjoy working with small children and like the _______ and rewards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that kind of job.
I wasn't a good student because I didn't do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn't have much to _______. I just accepted that I wasn't the type to have a career.
I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasn't too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live _______ so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work _______ hours one week. she'd give me time off the next. But unluckily it didn't often _______. I was getting very tired, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.
One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my _______. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn't think I would be _______ because I didn't take many exams in school. She asked me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience mattered a lot and I got on a part-time course.
Now I've got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known _______ that you could have a career, even if you aren't _______ of the class at school.
Each of us fails from time to time. If we are ____________ we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process.
1.A.interests B.praises C.challenges D.gifts
2.A.get B.help C.award D.offer
3.A.up B.on C.out D.in
4.A.other B.extra C.free D.proper
5.A.come out B.pick out C.carry out D.work out
6.A.pain B.wish C.situation D.angel
7.A.agreed B.received C.accepted D.allowed
8.A.better B.more C.faster D.earlier
9.A.successful B.perfect C.top D.excellent
10.A.wise B.powerful C.hard-working D.honest
-I'm going to Syria. Would you please tell me your experiences there?
-______________. Let’s discuss it over dinner.
A.Never mind B.Go ahead C.My Pleasure D.With pleasure
-Look at this mess! How much time do you think we need to clear it up?
-It is a big job, but _____________. Let's all get started now.
A.Many bands make light work B.the more, the better
C.the early bird catches the worm D.actions speak louder than words
Of course, the boy will be recommended to be this year's Top Ten Teenagers in Wuxi, because he is easy-going, smart and _____ hard-working.
A. after all B. above all C. in all D. first of all
– I didn't go to the cinema yesterday. What about you?
- _____________, because I was preparing for the project all the lime.
A.Neither I did B.Neither did I C.So I did D.So did I
