阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Burns from fire or other sources of heat can be mild or life-threatening.Some burns can be treated at home,while others need emergency medical care.
·What to do if you get burned.
First,decide if you can take care of the burn yourself.If you can’t go to the hospital right away or wait for an ambulance,follow these steps:
1.Remove clothes from the burned area.But do not remove clothes that are sticking to the skin and don’t break any blisters.
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:
1.The burn is serious.
2.The burned area is large (cover the area with a clean,soft cloth or towel).
3.The burn is caused by fire,electrical wire or chemicals.
4.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 burned in the kitchen.
21.What should you do first if you get burned?
A.Call the doctor. B.Check the burn.
C.Go to the hospital. D.Clean the burned area.
22.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.
23.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.
