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Unit 8. Part B. Track 4. Read and listen to the sentences.

Sometimes, people suddenly become ill, or they get injured in an accident. A paramedic

gives first aid to these people and takes them to hospital quickly in an ambulance. An emergency

is a very serious and dangerous situation. It happens suddenly. First aid is basic medical

treatment. It is the first thing to do after an accident or an emergency. When there is

a medical emergency, they take the person to hospital in a short time. Cars must always

have a first aid kit. There is basic equipment like plasters, bandages and scissors in

it. The nurse is talking to a patient in the emergency room. The patient is a 12 -year -old

boy. In case of emergency, fire, accident, etc., you must break the glass and push the

button. You must deal with an emergency quickly. First, you must call the local emergency number.

It is 1 -1 -2 in Turkey and 9 -1 -1 in the USA.