Lesson 1

Vocabulary

1. Many nouns end in -ion or -ance. Look at the example:

The students are going to perform a play and the performance will be on Thursday.

Find the noun or verb of these words. You can use a dictionary.

Reading

2. Read and order the sentences about performing CPR.

a. Press down on the person's chest five to six centimetres. 4

b. Check that the person is lying on their back. 1

c. Do this 100 to 120 times a minute until the person starts breathing again. 6

d. Keep your hands on their chest and allow it to rise up again. 5

e. Place your hand on the centre of the person's chest. 2

f. Put your other hand on top of the first hand and lock your fingers together. 3

3. Read the advice again. Circle True or False and correct the false sentences.

1. It is important for the person to be on their back before you do CPR. True / False
2. You should then put your hand to the right of the person's chest. True / False, You should then put your hand on the centre of the person’s chest.
3. When you put one hand on top of the other hand, the fingers of both hands should not touch each other. True / False, The fingers of both hands should lock together.
4. You must press down on the person's chest five to six times. True / False, You must press down on the person’s chest five to six centimetres.
5. Wait for the person's chest to go up before you press again. True / False
6. Press the person's chest about two times a second until the person starts breathing again. True / False