更开中学 韦耀丽

What is first aid?

FIRST AID FOR BURNS ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……. Cause of burns ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Types of burns First degree burns ……………….. Second degree burns …………………. Third degree burns …………… Characteristics of burns First degree burns ……………… Second degree burns ………… Third degree burns ………………… First aid treatment 1. ……………………. 2. ……………………… Headings “ 标题 ”

Functions of the headings 1. Show the general idea of the passage clearly 2. Help the readers to find the information they need quickly

____The functions of skin ____Causes of burns ____Types of burns ____ Symptoms( 症状 )of burns ____First aid treatment It ’ s about the_______, ______, _____________ and _________ of the burns. 1.What’s the main idea of the passage? 2.How is the passage organized? Number the topics from 1 to causestypescharacteristics treatment

I. Read Para.1 to 3 carefully, and answer the questions. (2 points each one) 1.Why does the skin become an essential part of our body? 2.What are the functions of the skin? 3.What things can cause the burns? 4.How many types of burns are there and what are they?

Because it is the largest organ of our body and acts as a barrier against disease, poisons and the sun ’ s harmful rays. 1.Why does the skin become an essential part of our body? 2. What are the functions of the skin? It keeps you warm or cool and prevents your body from losing too much water; it is where you feel cold, heat or pain and gives you your sense of touch.

3. What things can cause burns? There is a variety things can cause burns, such as hot liquids, steam, fire, radiation, the sun, electricity or chemicals. 4. How many types of burns are there and what are they? There are three types of burns, and they are called first, second or third degree burns.

II. Read Para. 4 carefully, fill in the blanks in 2mins. (1 point each one) ◆ dry, red, mildly _______ and painful ◆ turn ______ when pressed First degree burns Second degree burns ◆ ______, red, swollen, and blisters ◆ ________ surface, and extremely painful Third degree burns ◆ black and white and charred ◆ swollen; often ______ under them can be seen ◆ little or no pain if _______ are damaged swollen nerves tissue white watery rough

First, take off……(clothes/jewellery) Second, cool……with running water/ not icy water Third, dry……with a cloth/not rub …… Fourth, cover……with a bandage, tape/not put ointments…. Finally, send……to the doctor or hospital

I. Choose the best answer. 1. In the text, burns are sorted according to the ______ of the skin burned. A. layer B. function C. type D. area

2. When cooling burns, cool water is used to do the following EXCEPT ______. A. stop the burning process B. prevent the pain becoming unbearable C. reduce swelling D. prevent any blisters being broken

The three layers of skin: The third layer The second layer The top layer

II. Label these pictures with first, second and third degree burn. second degree first degree third degree

How to avoid the burns? 4 students a group to discuss, 3 mins for you and report your advices. (1 point each time)

Advices: 1. Be careful when you cook. Never touch the pan with your bare hands while cooking. 2. Be especially careful when using irons. 3. Keep matches, chemicals, and lit candles out of your child's reach. 4. Don’t expose the skin to the sun for a long time. ……

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