The current emergency in Mexico City
that has taken over our lives is nothing I could ever have imagined for me or my
children. We are living in an environmental crisis, an air-pollution emergency
of unprecedented severity. What it really means is that just to breathe here is
to play a dangerous game with your health. As parents, what terrorizes us most are reports that children are at higher risk because they breathe more times per minute. What more can we do to protect them and ourselves Our pediatrician’s (儿科医师的) medical recommendation was simple: abandon the city permanently. We are foreigners and we are among the small minority that can afford to leave. We are here because of my husband’s work. We are fascinated by Mexico—its history and rich culture. We know that for us, this is a temporary danger. However, we cann A. serious air-pollution B. economic crisis C. unemployment D. natural disaster [填空题]Efficient accident and emergency services are essential, ______(不仅在抢救生命方面) but in preventing holdups.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES for Minor Chemical Spills ATTENTION: Certain experiments require the handling of hazardous chemicals and materials. Please be familiar with the following emergency procedures. GET AWAY. Extinguish any ignition sources (burners, appliances, etc.) and move to a safe distance. 2. DETERMINE the substance spilled, extent of the spill and degree of hazard. Block off the area. 3. GET HELP. if the spill cannot be handled safely using the equipment and personnel present, activate fire alarm and call 911 for emergency assistance and Security at 777. 4. ASSESS INJURIES. If anyone is injured, call 911. 5. CLEAN UP SPILLWITH PROPER EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. Select proper personal protective equipment and clean-up materials for the spill. Place contaminated materials in a container designated for hazardous waste. 6. DISPOSAL. Contact Environmental Health and Safety personnel. A. In a restaurant kitchen B. In a health food store C. In a laboratory D. In a garage [单项选择]An emergency board meeting at the corporate headquarters of Ellison Monroe lasted longer than anticipated yesterday afternoon,as members struggled to reach a consensus on who should take over the post of CFO. Two weeks ago,everyone including the board thought the decision had been made. But just two days ago it was leaked to national news media that the board’s first pick, Alejandro Stamos,had turned down the position, citing health issues. But,after a grueling eight-hour session in the boardroom,a new name was agreed upon: Linda Robinson.
Ms. Robinson comes to Ellison Monroe with an impressive track record. She was formerly vice president for finances with the multinational Johnson & Edwards,based out of Hong Kong. Her ex-boss,CEO Tay Wan,was quoted as saying Robinson was the cleverest,most innovative executive he’d ever had the pleasure of working with. And that’s just what Ellison Monroe needs. For seven straight quarters now, they’ve watched their stock value sink in the A. She is sure of her abilities. B. She is critical of Tay Wan. C. She was awarded a position yesterday. D. She is regarded as intelligent. [单项选择]A client being evaluated in the emergency department complains of chest pain that radiates to his neck, shoulders, back, and arms, which decreases when he sits up and leans forward. Based on this assessment, the nurse suspects that he has()
A. developed another myocardial infarction (MI). B. endocarditis. C. pericarditis. D. myocarditis. [填空题]
announced plans to implement a performance-based pay scheme, which the unions maintain will lead to an effective pay freeze for 25,000 of their members. However, the bank insists that the new scheme is a fairer way of rewarding hardworking employees. [单项选择]
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