Ask your friend who is a medical student to tell you how to help victims of road accidents.

–do you know how to give the first aid at the scene of the car accident?

- yes, I do. I have learned a lot about basic first aid.

- you have expert knowledge. But can people of the general public save the life of a victim of a car accident?

- yes, they can , because 90 % of first aid is common sense.

- But can I help the victims?

– If you see that the victims are not breathing, give artificial respiration

– what should I do if they are bleeding?

– try to stop bleeding by pressing a cloth over the wound.

– What should I do if the victims have burns?

– First of all you need to decide how bad it is?

– what does it mean?

- There two kind of burn: minor and bad or third-degree.

- and what should I do if it is a minor burn?

– the best thing to do is put the burnt area under the cold tap.

– can I put cream, grease, butter on?

– No because they make the burn hotter.

– Ok. What should I do if It is bad burn?

– Don’t touch it. Cover the burn very lightly with smth clean like a sheet and then call an ambulance.

– Ok. Can I give drinks t victims?

– No especially alcoholic drinks.

– Why?

– Because if the patient needs an operation we can’t give an anaesthetic.

– What should I do if the patient complains of thirst?

–You should wash his mouth with water and not swallow.

– Thank you. Now I know how to help the victims.

– Remember. Don’t freeze and don’t panic when faced with a crisis.

9. You are going on holiday and tell your friend your holiday itinerary and what you would like to do. Your friend doesn’t think that it’s a good idea because he (she) sees only problems (conditionals).

– My dear I want to share very happy news with you.

– Yes I’m listening to you.

– In two weeks I’m go to Egypt with my family.

– Do you go by air?

– Yes of course. It’s very comfortable and fast.

– But what would you do if the plane crashed?

– I’m sure it won’t happen because all planes of this company are very safe reliable.

– what are you going to do in Egypt?

– We want to visit desert.

– But it is so dangerous. What would you do if you were thirsty but you didn’t have water?

– Well I’d ask my friends. Don’t worried I won’t be alone.

– There a lot of snakes in the desert. What would you do if the snake bit you?

– Our guide knows how to give the first aid in this case.

– However I think that it’s dangerous. Don’t forget that the climate is hot and dry.

– I remember it. Don’t worried .

– ok I hope you’ll have splendid holiday.

10. You have just visited your friend’s new house. Tell your partner about your impressions and answer his (her) possible questions.

– Hello.

– Hello. I’m glad to see you.

– I’m too. I heard that Peter’s house. Is it true?

– Yes you are right.

– Where is it situated?

– It is located outside the city near to the river.

– Oh it is very good especially for him health. Is there a garden?

– Yes of course. You know how he loves the trees and flowers. I think his dream come true.

– How many floors are there in it?

– There are 2 floors and converted loft where there is one room.

– It is very interesting. How many rooms are there in it?

– There are 5 rooms on the ground floor and 4 bedrooms on first floor.

– I see this house is very big and comfortable. Is there a sport ground?

– Certainly. There swimming pool and tennis court? You know he likes sport and he keeps trim by swimming.

– Did you like this house?

– Yes. I hope you will visit Peter and see his house.

– I hope it. Thank you for the information. Goodbye.

– Goodbye.

Date: 2016-03-03; view: 2023