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Burns from fire or other sources of heat can be mild or lifethreatening. Some burns can be treated at home, while others need emergency medical care.
·What to do if you get burnt.
First, decide if you can take care of the burn yourself. If you can't get to a hospital right away or wait for an ambulance, follow these steps:
1．Remove clothes from the burnt area. But do not remove clothes that are sticking to the skin and don't break any blister.
2．Run cool rather than cold water over the burn until the pain lessens. Do not put butter, oil or ice on the burn.
3．Lightly cover the burn with a bandage.
4．Remove jewelry that's close to the burn.
·Seek emergency medical care if:
—The burn is serious.
—The burnt area is large (cover the area with a clean, soft cloth or towel).
—The burn is caused by fire, electrical wire or chemicals.
—The burn looks infected.
·Precautions first!
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 burnt in the kitchen.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了烫(烧)伤后如何实施急救。
1．What should you do first if you get burnt?
A．Call the doctor.
B．Check the burn.
C．Go to the hospital.
D．Clean the burnt area.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的First, decide if you can take care of the burn yourself.可知，被烫(烧)伤后，应先检查一下受伤处，判断自己能否处理。
2．Which is the correct way to deal with burns?
A．Run cold water over the burn.
B．Tear clothes away from the burn.
C．Cover a bandage gently over the burn.
D．Break the blisters quickly on the burn.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据3.Lightly cover the burn with a bandage.可知，C选项(在伤口处轻轻地缠上绷带)是正确的做法。根据2.Run cool rather than cold water over the burn until the pain lessens.可知A选项错误。又根据1.中But do not remove clothes that are sticking to the skin and don't break any blister.可知B和D错误。
3．What is advised to avoid getting burnt?
A．Preventing possible problems in advance.
B．Staying away from the kitchen.
C．Reducing the use of candles.
D．Wearing no jewelry at all.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知预防第一，即提前防止可能出现的问题，避免被烫(烧)伤，故选A。
