急救，為生命贏得每一秒

河北 胡金瑩

主題語境：急救 篇幅：347詞 建議用時：7分鐘

1We have no way of predicting when an everyday activity will turn into a life or death situation.That's why Nate Howard insists it's always better to be prepared.

2The tattoo artist from Maine firmly believes that everyone should get first-aid training,particularly when it comes to performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (心肺復蘇).After all,that's what allowed him to save a stranger's life last June.

3Nate and his wife were picking up dinner from the store when they noticed a man lying on the street.“Another guy was next to him checking his pulse and said he couldn't find it,” Nate said.Springing into action,they worked together to move the stranger out of harm's way.Then they began chest compression,continuing for five long minutes until doctors arrived.They had to use a defibrillator (除顫器) on the unconscious man several times before he stabilized,after which they rushed him to the hospital.

4One of the doctors found Nate and told him the man had suffered a massive heart attack.Nate said,“He then shook my hand and congratulated us for saving this complete stranger,and said had we not been there and acted as fast as we had,that he would have absolutely not made it.”

5The next day,Nate visited Stephen,the stranger whose life he helped save,in the hospital after Stephen's family contacted him.When he arrived,he learned that Stephen is a super awesome and incredibly funny person who gives New Year gifts to a lot of kids in Poland each year.

6He also discovered that Stephen had a life-threatening condition called ventricular fibrillation (心室顫動).As a result,his heart stopped beating three times in the hospital.If it hadn't been for Nate's help,the doctors said Stephen probably would have died.

7Since then,Nate has shared his story online to inspire others to take a CPR class.“You never know what kind of situation might unfold at any moment,” he said.“Simply knowing what to do might be the difference between someone going home to their family or not.”

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1.What profession is Nate Howard?

A.A teacher.

B.A police officer.

C.A tattoo artist.

D.A doctor.

2.What did Nate and his wife do to save a stranger's life?

A.Perform CPR.

B.Call the emergency services.

C.Provide shelter for the stranger.

D.Transport the stranger to the hospital.

3.Why does Nate advocate for people to learn CPR?

A.It is the duty of all citizens.

B.He intends to become a CPR instructor.

C.He wants recognition for his good deed.

D.It means the difference in unexpected situations.

4.How can we describe Nate according to the text?

A.Wise and warm-hearted.

B.Optimistic and brave.

C.Humorous and caring.

D.Capable and diligent.

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Ⅰ.Difficult sentence in the text

That's why Nate Howard insists it's always better to be prepared.這就是為什么內特·霍華德堅持認為要未雨綢繆。

【點石成金】本句中，why 引導表語從句；insists 后面是一個省略了that 的賓語從句，it是形式主語，真正的主語是后面的動詞不定式to be prepared。

Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks.

The day began with a common 1.________(active): a neighborhood basketball game.Energy was high,and laughter 2.________(fill) the air as we shot while playing basketball.No one 3.________(expect) the fun to turn into an emergency.

Midway through the game,John,our friend,collapsed.The happiness vanished 4.________(complete) as panic set in.But training kicked in;I'd recently taken a first-aid course.5.________(rush) to his side,I checked for responsiveness and then for breathing.Then,I started chest compression,counting out loud,trying to push away the fear.

After all,this was not drill.John's life depended on my actions right then.Others had called for an ambulance,and I kept 6.________(continue) CPR,sweat mixing with determination.It felt like hours,7.________ help arrived within minutes.Doctors took over,and I watched them shock John's heart.Once,twice,finally,a weak pulse returned.Relief was 8.________(notice) among the onlookers as the ambulance sped away.

Later,we'd learn that John 9.________(suffer) a heart attack,a rare event for someone so young.Thanks to prompt first aid,he made a full 10.________(recover).

主題應用·語庫構建

Ⅰ.主題單詞

1.基礎急救詞匯

casualty 傷員

victim 受害者

incident 事件

hazard 危險

response 響應；反應

triage 傷員鑒別分類

prioritize 優先處理

consciousness 意識

shock 休克

bleeding 出血

fracture 骨折

burn 燒傷

dressing 敷料

2.急救處理和技術

bandage 用繃帶包扎

splint 用夾板固定

suture 縫合

decontamination 凈化

amputation 截肢

dislocation 脫位

sterilization 滅菌

evacuation 疏散

sedation 藥物鎮靜

3.醫療條件和緊急情況

abrasion 擦傷處

laceration 撕裂傷

contusion 挫傷

hemorrhage 出血

unconsciousness 無意識

asphyxiation 窒息

hypothermia 低體溫癥

frostbite 凍傷

hypoglycemia 低血糖癥

hyperglycemia 高血糖癥

epilepsy 癲癇

anaphylaxis 過敏反應

4.急救設備和用品

sanitizer 消毒殺菌劑

splints 夾板

scissors 剪刀

tweezers 鑷子

gloves 手套

Ⅱ.主題短語

gauze pad 紗布墊

adhesive tape 膠帶

emergency response 緊急響應

life support 維持生命

rescue breathing 人工呼吸

sudden collapse 突然倒下

recovery position 復蘇體位

chest compression 胸部按壓

thermal burn 熱燒傷

chemical burn 化學燒傷

superficial burn 表皮燒傷

partial thickness burn 局部厚度燒傷

full thickness burn 全厚度燒傷

inhalation injury 吸入性創傷

topical treatment 局部治療

respiratory rate 呼吸頻率

allergic reaction 過敏反應

assess the injury or condition 評估傷勢或狀況

attend to the victim's needs 關注受害者的需求

avoid moving the injured unnecessarily 避免不必要地移動受傷者

bandage the wound 包扎傷口

call for help immediately 立即呼叫求助

check airway,breathing,and circulation 檢查氣道、呼吸和血液循環

clear the area around the injured 清理受傷者周圍的區域

comfort the injured person 安慰受傷者

establish an open airway 建立一個開放的氣道

evacuate injured persons if necessary 如有必要，疏散受傷者

Ⅲ.主題美句

1.If an accident occurs and someone injures his/her leg,you should encourage him/her to remain still,and use a cloth or towel to apply pressure to wounds to slow the bleeding while waiting for medical help.如果發生意外有人腿部受傷，你應該讓他/她保持靜止，并在等待醫療救助的同時，使用布或毛巾對傷口施壓以減緩出血。

2.When you see someone with a burn,it's important to cool the burn under running water to relieve pain and prevent swelling,but make sure not to use ice as it can cause further tissue damage.當你看到有人燒傷時，重要的是要在流動的水下冷卻燒傷部位以緩解痛苦并防止腫脹，但請確保不要使用冰，因為冰可能會造成更多的組織損傷。

3.In the event of a nosebleed,encourage the person to lean forward slightly,pinch nostrils shut for a few minutes,and breathe through mouth,which can help to stop the bleeding more quickly.如果發生鼻出血，鼓勵患者稍微向前傾斜，捏住鼻孔幾分鐘并通過嘴呼吸，這有助于更快地止血。

4.When treating people who are in shock,it's essential to lay them down and elevate their legs,unless they have a head,neck,or back injury,and cover them with a blanket to keep them warm while calling for help.當治療休克患者時，必須讓他們躺下，腿部抬高，除非他們的頭部、頸部或背部受傷，并在呼叫救援的同時用毯子蓋住他們以保持溫暖。

5.Upon discovering someone with a potential neck or spinal injury,it's critical that you don't attempt to move him/her unless there's an immediate risk to his/her life,and instead,keep the person's head,neck,and spine in alignment while waiting for trained personnel.發現某人可能有頸部或脊柱損傷時，關鍵是不要試圖移動他/她，除非他/她的生命有直接的危險，而是要在等待訓練有素的人員時，保持此人的頭部、頸部和脊柱成一條直線。

6.When someone has been bitten by a potentially rabid animal,it's important that you wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water,and then take him/her to a healthcare facility for further treatment and possible rabies vaccination.當某人被可能攜帶狂犬病的動物咬傷時，重要的是要用肥皂和水徹底清洗傷口，然后帶他/她到醫療機構進行進一步治療和可能的狂犬病疫苗接種。

7.If someone is exhibiting signs of a stroke,such as difficulty speaking or paralysis on one side of the body,you should note the time the symptoms began and immediately call emergency services,as prompt treatment can greatly improve his/her chances of recovery.如果某人有中風的跡象，例如說話困難或身體一側癱瘓，你應該注意癥狀開始的時間，并立即呼叫急救服務，因為及時治療可以大大提高他/她的康復概率。

8.Should an individual be bitten by a snake,it's important to keep him/her still and calm,keeping the bitten limb at heart level,if possible,to slow the spread of venom,but you should not attempt to suck the venom out or apply ice,as these methods can do more harm than good.如果一個人被蛇咬傷，讓他/她保持靜止和平靜是很重要的，如果可能的話，讓被咬傷的肢體與心臟保持同一水平，以減緩毒液的傳播，但你不應該試圖吸出毒液或者敷冰，因為這些方法可能弊大于利。

Ⅳ.主題寫作

英語俱樂部擬在暑假期間組織主題為“Stay out of danger and enjoy a safe holiday”的急救培訓課程。請你以英語俱樂部負責人的名義，用英語寫一則通知。內容包括：

1.時間和地點；

2.培訓內容；

3.培訓課的意義。

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1.詞數80左右；

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