Acquiring Skills with First Aid Onsite
Every year, Cardiac arrest(心脏骤停) results in 544,000 sudden deaths. However, fewer than 1%of bystanders are capable of performing first aid. Therefore, First Aid Onsite is launching a series of training programs to promote the public's first aid skills.
Training content
The training covers essential first-aid skills like Automated External Defibrillator(AED, 自动体外除颤仪) use, choking handling and bleeding control. The courses also stress safety, teamwork, and volunteer spirits. Instructed by medical specialists from emergency institutions, the courses combine theory and practical training.
Training method
Our programs encourage team-based learning and employ advanced techniques like simulation(仿真) training. After the theoretical learning, there will be hands-on activities to boost the quality and effectiveness of operational skills. Modern technologies such as simulation models, virtual reality, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR, 心肺复苏术) devices will be applied.
Assessment and evaluation
The time spent on the training, typically two full days, must be sufficient to ensure the trainees perform CPR and deal with wounds properly. After the basic training, the trainees should pass a theoretical examination and a practical skill assessment with a human-patient simulator to earn a certificate. Retraining and retest are also required 6 months after the first round of training to guarantee the effectiveness.
To date, more than 500 training activities have been conducted, and more than 50,000 people have got involved. We hope it will result in more people being able to apply first aid in an emergency. thus saving more lives in the future. To join us, click here to fill in an application form.
Zhai Yuliang becomes extra busy whenever the holidays are around the corner. The Beijinger, in his 60s, has just finished a pair of palace lanterns for a courtyard home in the capital.
"The owner wants every part of them to be done in the old-fashioned way, so that they will fit perfectly with the grand style of their historical house." says Zhai, who has practiced the craft for more than four decades. One of the most popular styles, which is also Zhai's favorite, is the double-layered octagonal(八角形的) palace lantern. It's full of Chinese elements, and features dragon heads and many other specific patterns.
However, he stresses the essential elements to be classified as pa lace lanterns ——hand-painted scenes and Chinese knots as decoration. Most importantly, they must be created using the specific techniques, which require over 100 steps.
To make a palace lantern, a single craftsman had to do everything from the woodwork to the painting. "It takes months to make a palace lantern,"Zhai says. "It requires the skills of a woodworker, the knowledge of a mechanic, an appreciation of classical architecture, poetry, painting and an additional talent for mortise-and-tenon joints(榫卯) by hand before they can create the right carvings and layer combinations.
Zhai has received many invitations from communities and institutes to show the charm of palace lanterns. He particularly enjoys hosting workshops where he teaches people to make lanterns themselves. He is enchanted to see the smiles of children and the expressions of adults when they complete their works under his guidance.
He believes his lifelong devotion to this craft has been worthwhile. His lanterns can be seen in such locations as the Tian' anmen Square and many overseas sites that promote friendship with China. "Wherever you are, when you see a pa lace lantern, you know there's a connect ion to China,"Zhai says.
Are you chillaxed enough? Recently, having a sense of ease seems to have become one of the most important qualities that a person should have to be seen as successful and attractive.
The discussion arose from a previous incident. A family's luggage(行李) was rejected for shipment, but they continued their journey like nothing bad had happened. A girl witnessed their calm attitude in difficult circumstances and shared the story online. She described their attitude as being chillaxed, meaning to stay calm in the face of barriers. With the phrase gaining more attention, an increasing number of people have shared their chillaxed lives online.
In psychology, maintaining a sense of ease is similar to "psychological resilience", which refers to the ability to effectively adjust and adapt to tough situations, particularly by being mentally, emotionally and behaviorally flexible to pressure. It stresses a drive for success, steadily advancing toward a goal, and being prepared to accept any outcome without complaining.
In both work and study, many people get anxious or even collapse when faced with short-term bottlenecks. Therefore, they hurriedly seek immediate changes, which in most cases prevents them from achieving the desired result. Rather than going after immediate outcomes, it's more significant to maintain steady, gradual progress and adopt a long-term mindset.
Interestingly, as the Internet becomes filled with hashtags(标签) like "only those who are chillaxed are attractive", many people are beginning to feel anxious because they don't fit that description. Still, it's important to note that while a state of ease may be favorable, there's nothing wrong with not being chillaxed. Indeed, many people achieve their goals by pushing themselves to their limits, though feeling frustrated at pressure from time to time. But as long as you are fighting for your ideal life, you're definitely someone who's appealing and respectable no matter whether you're chillaxed or not.
Imagine being able to grow tiny, simplified versions of human organs in a lab. This is not a science fiction; it's the reality of organoids that is inspiring the imagination of researchers and the public. These lab-grown models of human organs are a significant leap forward in our abilities to understand and fight against diseases.
Organoids are "grown" from human stem cells(干细胞) in external 3-dimensional environment with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. The creation of organoids typically begins with adult cells that have been reprogrammed to an embryonic (胚胎的) stem cell-like state. Researchers then expose these cells to specific growth factors and place them in nutrient-rich environment, a comfortable home for the cells to grow in. Over time, scientists can direct these stem cells to form organoids that are similar specific organs, such as brain, lung, or even parts of heart.
The future for organoids is filled with vast promise. One of the most significant application s lies in their capacity to model diseases. By using stem cells from patients, researchers can generate organoids that carry the genetic characteristics of specific diseases. This enables the study of diseases and offers potential treatments in a personalized manner. It provides a more accurate reproduction of human organs, which is crucial for studying diseases and developing personalized treatments. It's like having a spare part grown just for you! Moreover, they can be used to test new medicines without having animals or people subjects involved.
As organoids become increasingly complex and start to look more like real organs, concerns about their status and the potential for misuse arise. There is a risk that organoids could be applied for illegal purpose. Since organoids can be made from a person's cells, it's also important that the person's privacy should be kept safe. Scientists and ethicists(伦理学家) are cooperating to establish ethical rules that govern the use of organoids, ensuring the use of organoids is responsible and consistent to strict ethical guidelines.
People refusing to learn a second language are shortsighted and are losing an opportunity for development. Popular motivations for learning a language are usually related to tourism, career advancement, doing business and so on. .
Learning a language is a lot like solving a puzzle. You have to figure out the rules and how the words are structured differently. You're not only picking up words and phrases, but also learning a new way of organizing your thoughts. Gradually, you will become better at thinking things through and finding solutions to problems.
When you learn a language, you're not just memorizing vocabulary. You're challenging your brain to recognize patterns, remember rules, and apply them in various contexts. This constant mental exercise of mind may contribute to a tougher brain, keeping your mind shar p and delaying decline of cognitive(认知的) ability and other memory loss.
Language helps you appreciate the perspective of a different culture. Nelson Mandela once said, "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head . If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Talking to a person in their own language helps you comprehend their experience more thoroughly and put yourself in their shoes in a way that wouldn't otherwise be possible.
In short, the adventure of mastering a second language is far more rewarding than one might initially realize and goes beyond what meets the eyes. It's a vital means to perceive a wider world and appreciate diversity. Let's all embrace(拥抱) the exciting challenge and unlock a world of new opportunities, insights, and connections.
A. It's like a workout for your brain.
B. In fact, it requires more than only translating.
C. A language's worth, though, goes well beyond those.
D. This can lead to a more flexible and creative mindset.
E. So, for whatever reasons, give a second language a try.
F. Learning its language is the best way to grasp a culture.
G. Besides, there's much more to gain than just a self-understanding.
Climbing is a fun activity with friends and families at any age. The rock-climbing community is filled with amazing and thoughtful 1 . Aaron Guerra who is currently 71 years old can climb like any young people and perhaps even better. Aaron and his son, Kevin, climb together weekly.
Kevin was taken by his father Aaron for a climb outdoors when he was 16. One of the 2 of Kevin's climbing journey is that he has been free of serious injuries except for 3 muscle strains(拉伤). Aaron kept reminding him to 4 during risky moves, whether through verbal 5 or just a mental presence. "I 6 hear his voice telling me to be careful when I'm 7 a risky move, whether it's in my head or from the ground!" recalled Kevin.
Climbing has a huge impression on Kevin's life. It encourages him to 8 himself physically and mentally. He also 9 how to solve problems by finding the 10 way to climb up a route. He has met great friends who 11 the same passion and push each other higher! "And it's given me an outlet to 12 time with my dad as we both get older," added Kevin. Aaron has always been an 13 figure in Kevin's life when it comes to staying 14 and active. Climbing regularly with his dad has been a rewarding 15 .
Sanxingdui has produced a wealth of amazing Bronze Age objects. Many of these treasures were intentionally ruined or burnt before being buried, (raise) questions about what they were used for and how they met their end.
Among those objects, a huge bronze mask (面具) that (discover) in 2021,measures 71 cm high by 131 cm wide, and (date) back to around 1300-1100BC. It is the (large) bronze mask ever found at the site. The face, eyes, and ears were cast (separate) and then connected together. The openings in the center of the forehead and on both sides of the face were intended to attach the mask something. Remains of silk have been observed near the right eye —clues for further research into the use and function of the mask.
The bronze masks, heads, and statues discovered were distinctive in China, and indeed anywhere else. It seemed that this superb artistry was expressing unique view of the world that developed in and around Sanxingdui, lay in the Sichuan basin of the Yangtze River, a remote region (surround) by high mountains.
Sanxingdui disappeared for a long time. The site could once be counted among the greatest Bronze Age cities in Southeast Asia, but it was not to last. Sometime around 1000 BC, the settlement was abandoned and its (significant) was eventually forgotten.
One winter, it snowed heavily. The snowbanks grew higher and higher, forming towering walls along the sidewalks and roads and making it difficult to travel. Neighbors worked tirelessly to clear the snow in the public area when the snow stopped, ensuring convenient travel and safe transportation.
Leo and his friends all lived on the same street. They were all big guys who shouldered the responsibility of clearing the snow of the yard of their own house. Then after cleaning the snowbanks, they'd meet on the sidewalk daily and walk towards the court, where they'd spend the afternoon playing basketball.
On the way to the court, Leo always noticed that of all the houses on the block, there was one standing out, with a yard covered with thick snow the whole winter. Leo knew that an old lady Mrs .Brown lived there alone, who was too old to do the back-breaking work. Compared with neighboring houses with clean yards, that house looked so lonely and inharmonious.
Until one day, snow-began to melt(融化) and the trees were coming into leaf just in time for spring. Leo couldn't help but stare at his neighbor's messy yard when they walked to the court. The melted snow showed some buried leaves, fallen branches, and other litter.
"I will clean the yard," Leo said. His friends were surprised upon hearing this ,"Are you serious? Are you going to clean a yard that isn't even yours instead of playing basketball with us? "one of them asked.
"This house also belongs to our neighborhood. I'll finish very soon and catch up with you all later," Leo insisted. After waving them goodbye, he quickly rushed home to fetch the tools he needed—a shovel(铲子), and a dustpan.
Leo came back to the yard, and set about to do the clearing job.
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He was shoveling the snow when his friends appeared one by one.
Very soon, with joint efforts, the yard took on a new look.
