There is a great need for blood donations around the world, and you can be the means of saving lives. According to the American Red Cross, over 40,000 blood donations are needed every single day in the United States alone, and without the help of volunteers like you, it is impossible to fill this need. About 9.2 people donate every year in the US, and although approximately 38% of the population is eligible to donate, less than 10% of them actually do.
Sometimes people don't donate out of fear, but the process is relatively simple following a four-step process: registering, getting your medical history checked, donating, and having some refreshments (food and drink that you are given right after you donate to replenish your fluids and energy). And once you donate, you have the ability to donate red blood cells every 56 days.
So, carefully consider becoming a donor. You can save lives.
1. About how many blood donations are needed every day in the United States?
A. 14,000
B. 24,000
C. 40,000
2.Approximately how many people donate blood every year?
A. 92,000
B. 920,000
C. 9,200,000
3. According to the announcement, some people do not donate blood because _______.
A. they are afraid of the process
B. it isn't always convenient to schedule a time
C. they are concerned about their privacy
4. Which step for donating blood was NOT mentioned in the recording?
A. signing up for a time
B. reviewing your medical history
C. eating food before you donate
5. You can donate blood every ______ days.
A. 56
B. 66
C. 76
正確答案:
1. 40,000
2. 9,200,000
3. they are afraid of the process
4. eating food before you donate
5. 56