Water Safety

To rescue a drowning person, don't jump into the water unless you are a trained lifesaver. The victim(受害者) may pull you under.

Instead, try to toss (抛) a life preserver if you have one. Anything that will float can save the person's life. A beach ball, a vacuum jug, or a picnic chest will also help. The National Safety Council points out that many drownings could be prevented if people knew all the common objects that float well enough to help a drowning person.

If you are in a boat, or you can find one, use the boat to try to reach the person in trouble. Turn the boat so the victim can grab the stern(船尾). Don't stand up to help the victim. Stay seated so the boat won't overturn. Try to balance the boat as the person climbs aboard. If the boat overturns, stay hanging on to the side for a while to relax before trying to right it.

5. What kind of things should you throw to a person in trouble in the water?

A. A stone.

B. A heavy box.

C. Something that floats well enough.

D. Something large and heavy.

6. Which sentence belongs to the box?

A. Jump into the water and swim to him(her).

B. Paddle(用桨划) the boat towards the coast.

C. Stand up and shout for help.

D. Turn the rear(后部) of the boat towards the person in the water.

7. The first paragraph helps the reader understand why ________.

A. there are so few drowning accidents

B. people are often drowned themselves when they try to save a drowning person

C. so many drowning people are able to save themselves

D. it is important to drink plenty of water

8. Where would you be most likely to find a passage like this?

A. In a encyclopedia (百科全书).

B. In a humorous story about a couple who sail around the world.

C. In a newspaper account of the National Cup sailing competition.

D. In a guidebook.