put it on the person's body.Focus on the face，neck，and chest.

Fan the person

Getting moving air over the person cools him or her down.Use anything，a towel or sheet，a shirt，your hands，or a piece of board.This is where having many people around really helps，as they can combine to fan the entire body.

【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中暑的危害以及中暑后的一些急救措施。

1．When does a person get sunstroke?

A．When the body doesn't function.

B．When proper care is given immediately.

C．When someone is exposed to the sun too long.

D．When the body temperature goes up beyond what one can bear.

【答案】　D　细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句可知，当人体的体温超过所能承受的安全极限时，就会中暑，即D项正确。

2．What is mainly discussed in the passage?

A．The first aid for sunstroke.

B．The causes of sunstroke.

C．The chief symptoms of sunstroke.

D．The essential prevention of sunstroke.

【答案】　A　主旨大意题。文章首先介绍了何为中暑以及中暑的危害，结合第三段的最后一句"Here are a few tips to help treat sunstroke."可知，下文讲述的是中暑时需要采取的急救措施，即A项正确。

3．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

A．Call for assistance from others.

B．Leave the sunstroke person in the shade.

C．Put a wet towel on the person's face.

D．Help the person take some medicine.