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Meet Liam Mills, the first aid specialist who provides lifesaving support at festivals and events, and he's just 16 years old.
A bit young to be a first aider, aren't you?
You might think that, but in fact I've been doing this for almost a year now. I already have a huge amount of valuable experience.
Why did you join the British Red Cross?
I've always been interested in first aid, so when I saw some Red Cross volunteers at a local event I went over for a quick talk. After hearing what they had to say, I jumped_at the chance of joining.
What's the big attraction?
As soon as you've treated an injured man, you will never look back. I've treated many types of injury now, from cut fingers to even heart disease cases. It's endlessly challenging and interesting.
What have you learned?
I'm now a skilled volunteer, which means I have additional qualifications (资历) on top of my standard first aid certificate (证书). For example, I'm qualified to use Entonox (laughing gas) for pain management. First aid with the Red Cross is a whole lot more than just cleaning and dressing wounds.
Any standout memories?
Once, my colleague and I attended a call. As we approached the scene, all I could see was someone lying perfectly still on the floor. When you realise that someone is helpless and completely depending on you to do the right thing, you feel this sudden rush of responsibility. But fortunately, our training means we have the confidence and knowledge to deal with such situations.
Best thing about being an event first aider?
You get to help people, while also enjoying the chance of going to lots of great events. It really is a winwin situation.
1．We learn from the text that Liam Mills ________.
A．is a first aid trainer
B．works in a local hospital
C．is the best first aider in the Red Cross
D．helps save lives at festivals and events
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第一段中的“Liam Mills ... provides lifesaving support at festivals and events”可知，Liam Mills在节日和活动时提供救生支援。
2．The underlined phrase “jumped at” can be replaced by “________”．
A．missed B．waited for
C．took D．turned down
解析：选C 词义猜测题。由画线处上文中的问题Why did you join the British Red Cross？可知，Liam Mills抓住机会加入了英国红十字会，由此推断，jumped at the chance意为“抓住机会”。
3．What can we infer from the text?
A．All first aiders can use Entonox.
B．First aiders just do some simple work.
C．Liam Mills still lacks confidence in his work.
D．Liam Mills benefits from his first aid experiences.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，Liam Mills从急救中也获益颇多，他认为这是一个双赢的情况。
