Chapter 20 Handling Emengencies

1、20Chapter ContentsUseful Words and Expressionshazard: (危险危险)seismic：(地震的地震的) endemic：(地方的地方的)instability：(不稳定不稳定)inbound：(归本国的归本国的)prescription:(处方处方)refill: (替换物替换物)laxative: (通便的药通便的药)diarrhea：(腹泻腹泻)rehydration:(补液补液)dehydration:(脱水脱水)gauze: (纱布纱布)antiseptic:(消毒剂消毒剂)repellent:(防虫剂防虫剂)bumper：(保险杠保险

2、杠)Part One: Know-how for Tourism and TravelTravel SafetyBased on the above passage, decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for true and F for false.1. _Basic preparations include copying essential documentation and noting emergency contact information. 2. _You should try

3、to find out whether there are any patterns of socio-political instability in your destination. 3._The website of government agencies is a good place to find information about safety, security, and health issues related to travel in a foreign country. 4._We do not have to know basic knowledge about c

4、ultural norms in the destination country. 5._If an event hits before you leave for your destination, you have to cancel your trip. TTFFTPart Two: Be Attractive to Watch l embassy 大使馆大使馆l identify 识别，认出，确定识别，认出，确定l familiarize 使某人熟悉，使知晓使某人熟悉，使知晓l constitution 建立，组成，体格，构成条件，宪法建立，组成，体格，构成条件，宪法l violenc

5、e 暴力，猛烈，冒渎暴力，猛烈，冒渎l consulate 领事馆，领事职位领事馆，领事职位l civilized 文明的，有教养的，使文明文明的，有教养的，使文明,使开化使开化l elements 原理，基础，要素原理，基础，要素l tropical 热带的，炎热的，热情的热带的，炎热的，热情的New Words and Expressionsl paradise 天堂，伊甸园，乐园天堂，伊甸园，乐园l itinerary 旅程，路线，旅行日程旅程，路线，旅行日程l target 服务的对象，射击的靶子服务的对象，射击的靶子conspicuous 明显的，显而易见的，惹人注明显的，显而易见的

6、，惹人注意的意的l authorities 领导机构，当局，权威，权力，领导机构，当局，权威，权力，学术权威学术权威l rationally 讲道理地，理性地讲道理地，理性地l expatriate 侨民，移居国外，放逐侨民，移居国外，放逐l diplomatic 外交上的外交上的,有手腕的，策略的有手腕的，策略的l crescent 新月，月牙，新月形的，渐圆的新月，月牙，新月形的，渐圆的l roll back （使）卷起（使）卷起l whip out 迅速离开，迅速出示迅速离开，迅速出示l emergency 紧急的，紧急情紧急的，紧急情况况l operator 接线员，话务员接线员，话务

7、员l gasp 喘气，喘息喘气，喘息l soothing 镇静的，使人宽心的镇静的，使人宽心的lTip 1, find out in terms of local area the US embassy .Highlights: Tips for Travelers SecuritylBecause if you ever need anything, it is better to know where it is before you need it.lTip 2, you need a copy of your passport.l lThe reason you need that i

8、s because if someone takes your passport, you are not going to be able to identify yourself to the US embassy. You leave one copy of this page at home; one copy with you and keep it somewhere else other than where your passport is.lTip 3, find out where the US embassy is before leaving the United St

9、ates. l It will give you a list of the US embassy locations in all parts of the world. If the extra information you have to find out ahead of time and you dont need it, good for you, because that is the way you want it. But if you do need it, you are prepared. Make sure you are secure. And that star

10、ts with information.lFamiliarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling. Remember, the U.S. Constitution does not follow you! While in a foreign country you are subject to its laws. Tip 4, look into the local laws and customs.Tip 5, as you arrive, check in i

11、mmediately with your hotel. l If you have any doubts as to the level of violence where you are traveling, check in also with your countrys consulate and carry their address and phone number with you as you travel. Every country, no matter how civilized, has its own criminal elements and helpful loca

12、ls, but even if youre excited about being in the city center of a tropical paradise, shopping is no fun carrying an armful of suitcases and you are just begging for a problem with any local criminals. lTip 6, leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted

13、in case of an emergency. lTip 7, do not leave your luggage unattended in public areas. Do not accept packages from strangers. lTip 8, avoid being a target of crime by not wearing conspicuous clothing and expensive jewelry and do not carry excessive amounts of money or unnecessary credit cards. Crime

14、 l In a criminal attack, give up your belongings willingly, without argument .l Report the crime immediately to local police authorities. In certain countries check your embassy before contacting the police .l If someone with a weapon approaches and corners you, remember your life is at stake and on

15、e wrong move could be your last. Plan ahead how you will react and remember to think rationally. l Report passport theft to your embassy immediately, and initiate the procedure to obtain a new passport.Medical Emergencyl Never be afraid to avail yourself of local medical care .l Some medicines are d

16、angerous for people of different countries; find a doctor who has treated foreigners, such as a hotel doctor, recommended by your embassy, the Red Cross, or another expatriate.l Have a pre-established plan (with family and colleagues) for where to go in the event of a disaster; that plan should incl

17、ude going immediately to your local diplomatic representation or the Red Cross to report yourself alive. (Note: the symbol for the Red Cross in some Islamic countries is a red crescent in place of the Red Cross.) l Contact your home to save your family worry Tips for Travelers SecurityFind out in te

18、rms of local area the US embassy. We are going to talk about security. When you travel in other parts of the world, it is very important, especially if you are going to be in a very new area, southeast Asia, you are going to be Polynesia for the first time or Europe for that matter, find out in term

19、s of the local area US embassy, because if you ever need anything, it is better to know where it is before you need it.You need a copy of your passport. Now one of the ways that can help you when you are travelling to find the local US embassy is you need a copy of your passport, this page specifica

20、lly. The reason you need that is because if someone takes your passport, you are not going to be able to identify yourself to the US embassy. You leave one copy of this page at home; you take one copy with you and keep it somewhere else other than where your passport is. Transcript for video:Find ou

21、t where the US embassy is before you leave the United States. Now where do you go to find out where the local US embassy is? You need to find out before you leave the United States. It will give you a list of the US embassy locations in all parts of the world. You know right where you have to go. Ev

22、en if you are going to several different countries, this is a matter of your personal security. If the extra information you have to find out ahead of time and you dont need it, good for you, because that is the way you want it. But if you do need it, you are prepared. Make sure you are secure. And

23、that starts with information. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than an unexpected _ or injury. So before taking your next trip, be sure to _ a small kit of emergency supplies and medications in case the unexpected happens. The most important items to remember to bring with you on any trip are an a

24、mple supply of your_ medications. With a good supply in hand, you wont have to worry about getting a _ if your luggage is lost or theres a _ in your returning flight. _on how your body usually reacts when youre away from your home routines, you might want to bring along some antacids, a laxative, an

25、d/or anti-diarrheal medication. If you are traveling to an area where travelers diarrhea is common, consider packing oral rehydration salts. Drinking these salts mixed with clean, bottled water can help offset dehydration _ by severe diarrhea. Part Three: Be Amused to ListenillnesspackEmergency Medi

26、cines for TravelprescriptionrefillcausedDependingdelayPart Four: Be Interesting to Speak1.person causing the car accident2.damaged part of Sues car3.cause of the accident4.reason for Sues saying to call the police5.items Jim shows to Sue A. insurance number and ID B. Jim C. the bumper D. Jims sudden

27、ly c h a n g i n g t h e l a n e without giving signals and overtaking Sues car E. Jim denies it is his faultColumn AColumn B Take along such_ emergency supplies as bandages, gauze and tape, eye drops, and antiseptic wipes. If youre embarking on a more active vacation, an elastic support bandage mig

28、ht come in handy for an unexpected strain or sprain. Dont forget insect repellent and plenty of sunscreen. Though you probably wont use a vast _of your emergency supplies during travel, chances are at least an item or two will turn out to be_ . And that in itself makes it worth the space in your lug

29、gage.helpfulessential majorityListen to the situational dialogue again，repeat it sentence by sentence, and then role play it in pairs.Sue: Why did you run into me? Jim:I didnt mean to. It was an accident.Sue: You have completely damaged my car.Jim:I did not. It looks perfectly fine.Sue: You dont see

30、 what happened to my bumper?Jim:What did I do to it?Sue: You smashed my bumper in with your car.Jim:But this is not my fault.Sue: You suddenly changed the lane without giving signals and tried to overtake me.Jim:It is you who did the dangerous thing.Sue: In this case, Ill call the police.Jim:Stop do

31、ing it. Let me give you my car insurance number and show you my ID. Ill call to report this accident. My insurance company will take care of it shortly.Part Five: Be Useful to Expand-Consolidation1)As long as a thunderstorm is five miles away or farther from you, you are pretty safe from lightning s

32、trikes. A. True B. False2)When an earthquake strikes, you should:A. Run outside to avoid falling building debris B. Take cover under a heavy piece of furniture C. Panic D. Lean against an inside wall or stand under an inside doorway E. B and/or DEmergencies3)Which areas of the United States are vuln

33、erable to earthquakes?A. The West Coast, particularly California B. The Eastern Seaboard C. The central United States D. All 50 states 4)Whats the most common disaster that occurs in the United States?A. Fire B. Flood C. Earthquake D. Tornado 5)Whats the number one disaster related killer in the Uni

34、ted States?A. Fire B. Flood C. Earthquake D. Tornado 6)If your car stalls while youre evacuating from a flood, you should: A. Stay inside the car until assistance can arrive B. Leave it C. Call a towing service D. Flag someone down to help you start it 7)When treating frostbite, you shouldA. Rub the

35、 limbs down with snow B. Give the victim a cup of hot chocolate to warm up C. Gradually warm the body by wrapping in dry blankets D. Plunge the affected areas in HOT water 8)The most dangerous part of a hurricane isA. The breaking waves B. The gale-force winds C. The flood-causing rains Discuss: What items should be put in your travel emergency kit?Lead-in Questions: 1)Did you have any emergency durin