1、In this unit, you are going to:Read two news reports and an article on reading news critically;Read a magazine article about advertising;Report on a recent event.Fit for lifeThe practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised eq
2、ually with your head.-William OslerIn this unit, you are going to: read a lecture transcript about genome editing; write an article on short-sightedness; read a health magazine article about acupuncture; make a booklet about medical advances.In this unit, you are going to:Read a magazine article abo
3、ut advertising;Report on a recent event.ProjectMaking a booklet about first-aid skills To research the knowledge of a certain first-aid skill To use group work to create a booklet about the first-aid skill To evaluate and comment on other groups work To put all the works together to make a bookletNo
4、wadays there are a lot of unexpected accidents. What would you do in such situations?As a class, discuss what first-aid skills you are interested in. You can use the ideas below or think of other ideas. Then in groups, choose one first-aid skill to research.Aanimal bites bleedingburnscuts heart atta
5、cksshockHave the victim sit down and elevate the foot. Put an ice pack on the ankle to reduce the swelling. Put a firm bandage around the foot and ankle. sprained ankle Keep the head higher than the level of the heart Stay upright, do not lie down Apply ice to the nose Pinch all the soft parts of th
6、e nose together between the thumb and index finger nosebleedPut a bandage on the wound and apply pressure to reduce the bleeding. bleedingIf the person can cough, dont do anything. If he/she cant cough and is turning blue in the face, hit him/her between the shoulder blades (肩胛骨肩胛骨) with the flat of
7、 the hand three or four times. chocking Do not move the broken bone if possible. Do not move the victim. Support the broken arm in the most comfortable position. Keep the arm still using a sling or get the victim to support the broken arm with the other arm. Get medical help immediately. broken armG
8、o to the hospital at once.Never pull it out of the cut.For not serious cuts, wash the area of cut, dry it and cover it with a bandage or a piece of dry and clean cloth.It depends on the kind of burn. All of the burns Ive ever seen were fairly minor, so the best thing to do was to put it under cold r
9、unning water to stop the burning.As a group, research your chosen first-aid skill. Use the following ideas to help you.BName of skillDos and dontsWhen to use itHow it helpsAs a group, put together your information to make your section of the booklet. Use the example below to help you. Present your s
10、ection to the rest of the class. Then as a class, put all the sections together to complete the booklet.CCoolHold burned skin under cool running water for several minutes, until the pain eases.Do not break bubbles on the skin, which form to help protect the skin.CoverCover the burned area with a cle
11、an bandage that will not stick to the burn. Cover loosely to avoid putting pressure on the burn.Call for emergency helpBurns damage skin, which can lead to infection and other health problems. If the burn is severe or deep, call for emergency help or go to the emergency department.Read the example i
12、n part C and answer the following questions.1) What is the topic of this booklet?2) What do you notice first in the booklet?The booklet deals with first aid for minor burns.The illustrations grab my attention first. They help me understand what to do when there is a burn. The key words that head eac
13、h column are catchy and easy to remember.3) What information does the booklet include?4) Talk about what should be done when having a minor burn according to the example with partners.It includes some dos and donts when there is a minor burn, as well as suggestions for severe burns.Once a burn happe
14、ns, it is better to cool it down as soon as possible with running water for a few minutes until the pain is reduced. If bubbles appear, make sure not to break them; they help protect the skin. Then put some medicine on the burnt area and cover it with a bandage. Take care not to cover the burn too t
15、ightly, in case the skin is damaged. If the burn is severe, especially when the skin is damaged, you should ask for emergency help immediately in case of infection or other health problems.How to Stop a NosebleedNose bleeds, also known as epistaxis, are a common complaint which can occur spontaneous
16、ly. Nose bleeds occur when the inner lining of ones nose is hurt or dry. If you understand the causes of nose bleeds and know how to handle them, you can better manage your own nose bleeds and prevent future bleeding.1. Position your body.To begin, sit down, since it is more comfortable than standin
17、g. Tilt head forward so that the blood drains through the nostrils.A towel can be held under your nose to collect the blood.Do not lie down as this can cause blood to pass down the throat.2. Compress the nose. With a finger and thumb, pinch the lower fleshy end of the nose, completely blocking the n
18、ostrils. Pinching at this point directly applies pressure at the region where the blood vessels are damaged. This makes the move more effective since it will help stop the flow of blood. Keep pinching the nose for 10 minutes, then release. While you do this, breathe through the mouth.3. Cool yoursel
19、f down. To do this, place ice cubes in your mouth. This helps achieve a lower temperature sooner than cooling the external part of the nose. It also will help you retain the lower temperature for longer.You can also suck on a popsicle to achieve the same result.4. Use oxymetazoline nasal sprays. Whi
20、le you have a nose bleed but not on a regular basis, you can try a medicated nose spray if you do not have high blood pressure issues. This medication causes constriction of the blood vessels in your nose. If bleeding has stopped, do not remove the cotton or gauze for about an hour, because bleeding
21、 can reoccur.5. Wash your nose and rest. After bleeding has stopped, you can clean the area around your nose with warm water. After you have cleaned your face, you should rest for a while. This is to help to prevent further bleeding.You can lie down while resting.Finish your booklet about first-aid skills.
