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Falls are common in young children and older people.Although most result in mild bumps and bruises，some falls can cause serious injuries that require immediate medical attention.
What to do：
Do not move the person and call for emergency help if the person：
•may have seriously injured the head，neck，back，hip bones or thighs
•is unconscious or was briefly unconscious
•is having difficulty breathing
•isn’t breathing(starts CPR)
•has a seizure(癫痫突然发作)
•has clear fluid or blood coming from the nose，ears or mouth
Call a doctor or seek medical attention if the person：
•becomes very sleepy and is very difficult to wake up
•brings up more than two or three times
•complains of neck or back pains
•complains of increasing pain anywhere on the body
•isn’t walking normally
•doesn’t seem to be focusing his or her eyes normally
•has any behavior or symptoms that worry you
If you think it’s safe to move the person：
•place a cold compress(敷布)or ice pack on any bumps or bruises
•give acetaminophen(解热镇痛药)for pain
•let the person rest，as needed，for the next few hours
•watch the person closely for the next 24 hours for any unusual symptoms or behavior
Never leave young children on any bed or other furniture unsupervised(未监督)．Always strap(用带捆住)children into high chairs，changing tables，shopping carts，and strollers.Always buckle(扣住)kids into ageappropriate safety seats when riding in motor vehicles，and make sure they always wear helmets when biking or skating or when using skateboards or scooters(踏板车)．
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. Falls can’t cause serious injuries. B. Ways to deal with falls.
C. Ways to prevent falls. D. Falls happen to kids.
2. If a person bleeds from his mouth after the accident，what should you do?
A. Shake him forth and back. B. Move him to another place.
C. Give him some medicine to have. D. Let him stay where he is.
3. Which of the following will be the best title for the last paragraph?
A. Prevent Your Kids B. Place Furniture Well
C. Wear Helmets D. Prevent Falls
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章按照不同情况分别介绍了在遇到他人跌倒时应当如何妥善处理和应对。
【1题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Falls are common in young children and older people”及后面的“What to do：”可知，本文主要介绍在他人发生跌倒时如何分情况妥善地处理，与B选项描述相符。故选B项。
2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一部分中“Do not move the person and call for emergency help if the person……has clear fluid or blood coming from the nose，ears or mouth”可知，如果他人在跌倒后有口鼻出血的情况，不能移动其身体，与D选项“让他呆在原地”描述一致。故选D项。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段第一句“Never leave young children on any bed or other furniture unsupervised(未监督)”并结合整段内容可知，该段主要描述如何避免出现小孩子跌倒的情况，D选项“阻止/预防跌倒”符合段落主旨，适合作为标题。故选D项。
