WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL
A large (7)______ of childhood illnesses can be managed at home with rest and over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, some (8)______ need immediate medical attention.
Seek Help If Your Child Has Any Of The Following:
- Is experiencing severe breathing difficulty or feels abnormally cold to touch.
- Is drowsy (excessively sleepy) or irritable (unable to settle them with toys, TV, food or (9)______)
- Has a temperature of 39°C or above.
- Is too painful (no improvement with painkillers).
Where To Turn:
- Pharmacy: Pharmacists can advise on over-the-counter medications and (10)______ remedies.
- General Practitioner (GP): Contact your child's doctor for medical (11)______ or prescription.
- NHS 111: Call NHS 111 for free round-the-clock medical information from health advisors or if you're unsure where to go.
- Accident & Emergency (A&E): (12)______ life-threatening conditions, take your child to the nearest A&E yourself or dial 999 for an ambulance.
Trust Your Instincts: If you feel something is seriously wrong with your child, don't hesitate to seek help. It's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to your child's health.
(Adapted from northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk)
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL
A large (7)______ of childhood illnesses can be managed at home with rest and over-the-counter medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, some (8)______ need immediate medical attention.
Seek Help If Your Child Has Any Of The Following:
- Is experiencing severe breathing difficulty or feels abnormally cold to touch.
- Is drowsy (excessively sleepy) or irritable (unable to settle them with toys, TV, food or (9)______)
- Has a temperature of 39°C or above.
- Is too painful (no improvement with painkillers).
Where To Turn:
- Pharmacy: Pharmacists can advise on over-the-counter medications and (10)______ remedies.
- General Practitioner (GP): Contact your child's doctor for medical (11)______ or prescription.
- NHS 111: Call NHS 111 for free round-the-clock medical information from health advisors or if you're unsure where to go.
- Accident & Emergency (A&E): (12)______ life-threatening conditions, take your child to the nearest A&E yourself or dial 999 for an ambulance.
Trust Your Instincts: If you feel something is seriously wrong with your child, don't hesitate to seek help. It's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to your child's health.
(Adapted from northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk)
General Practitioner (GP): Contact your child's doctor for medical (11)______ or prescription.
General Practitioner (GP): Contact your child's doctor for medical (11)______ or prescription.
Chọn một phương án bên dưới để kiểm tra đáp án ngay:
Đáp án chính thức: D
Hướng dẫn giải chi tiết
Kiến thức về từ vựng:
A. alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ (n): lựa chọn khác, thay thế
B. device /dɪˈvaɪs/ (n): thiết bị
C. surgery /ˈsɜː.dʒə.ri/ (n): ca phẫu thuật
D. appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ (n): cuộc hẹn
Tạm dịch: Contact your child's doctor for medical appointments or prescription. (Liên hệ với bác sĩ của trẻ để xin cuộc hẹn khám bệnh hoặc đơn thuốc.)
→ Chọn đáp án D
A. alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ (n): lựa chọn khác, thay thế
B. device /dɪˈvaɪs/ (n): thiết bị
C. surgery /ˈsɜː.dʒə.ri/ (n): ca phẫu thuật
D. appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ (n): cuộc hẹn
Tạm dịch: Contact your child's doctor for medical appointments or prescription. (Liên hệ với bác sĩ của trẻ để xin cuộc hẹn khám bệnh hoặc đơn thuốc.)
→ Chọn đáp án D