Make Your Way 6, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

Working with words A How good is your first aid? Read through the following statements and B Use some of the words in italics to complete these sentences. • circle the correct vocabulary option • decide if the advice is true or false 8 1 The cure for/causes of/symptoms of a heart attack are a sharp pain in the middle of the chest, which often spreads down the right arm. 2 If you’re bitten/stung in the mouth by a bee, suck on an ice cube or sip cold water and seek immediate medical attention. 3 Never try to force a dislocated/broken/sprained joint back into place. 4 For minor scalds or burns, carefully remove watches, jewellery, shoes and anything else that may cause a problem if swelling/bruising/a rash occurs. 5 Always burst blisters/scars/cuts and apply a cream or ointment. 6 The first thing you should do if someone is choking/hyperventilating is to hit them firmly on the back between the shoulder blades. 7 If someone is bleeding badly, wrap a bandage/plaster/plaster cast/sling tightly above the wound. 8 To remember how to cure/treat/heal a sprain, strain or bruising, think of “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). 1 Scientists believe they will have a cancer within 15 years. 2 Drunk-driving is one of the main car accidents. 3 Don’t move. I think you’ve been by a snake. 4 Well, you’ve not broken your ankle, but it is quite badly. 5 She’s got some around her eye, but it’ll soon be back to its normal colour. 6 If you scratch your , you’ll just make it worse. 7 It’s only a small cut. Just put a on it. 8 He’s broken his leg, and it’s in a . 183 5 Compact unit 5: From the medical world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eige tum des Verlags öbv