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Apps to Help in a Disaster
Disasters almost always arrive unexpectedly. But there are computer apps to help people prepare for disasters. Some apps alert users when a disaster has taken place.
1. Siren GPS Mobile
The free Siren GPS Mobile app connects users to emergency services at the tap of the screen. The app will let emergency workers know where the person in need is.
The app works over cellphone networks. But it also works on Wi-Fi if cellphone networks are down after an emergency.
Users can create a personal health report on the app to share with emergency services. This will provide information about medicines that users take, allergies they might have and other medical information important to treatment decisions.
2. Life360
The Life360 app provides a service to keep the loved ones connected. Users can set up a network of people to share their location, chat and get alerts when they are near someone in their network. People in the same network can use the app on iPhone and Android devices.
The app helps users communicate when they are in danger. The location sharing function can be suspended（暂停）when desired.
The Life360 app is free, with some services available for a fee.
3. Red Panic Button
When a person is in danger, the Red Panic Button app might help. This app can send a text message to chosen contacts providing the user's location. You can also add a voice or video message or photo to your text and email.
This app can also be used to contact emergency services.
Red Panic Button is free, but extra features are available for a fee.
4. First Aid by American Red Cross
The free First Aid app by the American Red Cross helps guide users in giving first aid to the injured people. The app can also help with information to help plan for droughts, floods, storms and more.
Watch videos and take quizzes within the app. Users can switch the app from English to Spanish.
1. All of the following are features of the Siren GPS Mobile app EXCEPT.
A. it connects users to emergency services
B. it is useless if your cellphone network is down
C. rescuers can get your health information through it
D. rescue workers can know where the injured person is
2. If you have the Life360 app, you can.
A. share your health information with doctors directly
B. get hospital information immediately when in danger
C. keep connected with those in your network
D. watch over your loved ones' movements
3. What may be the best choice if you want to get information about disasters in advance?
A. Siren GPS Mobile.
B. Life360.
C. Red Panic Button.
D. First Aid by American Red Cross.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了几款有特色的急救APP。
【详解】1.细节理解题。根据 Siren GPS Mobile部分第二段第二句 “But it also works on Wi-Fi if cellphone networks are down after an emergency.”（但如果紧急情况下手机网络中断，它也可以在Wi-Fi上工作）可知，这个应用程序通过Wi-Fi依旧能够使用。故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据Life360部分第一段“The Life360 app provides a service to keep the loved ones connected. Users can set up a network of people to share their location, chat and get alerts when they are near someone in their network. People in the same network can use the app on iPhone and Android devices.”（Life360应用程序提供一种服务，让你爱的人保持联系。用户可以建立一个网络，分享他们的位置，聊天，当他们在网络中接近某人时得到提醒。同一个网络中的人可以在iPhone和Android设备上使用该应用程序）可知，如果你有Life360应用程序，你就可以和你网络中的人保持联系。故选C。
3.细节理解题。根据 First Aid by American Red Cross部份第一段第二句“The app can also help with information to help plan for droughts, floods storms and more.”（该应用程序还可以帮助提供信息，帮助计划干旱、洪水风暴等）可知，如果你想提前得到有关灾难的信息，First Aid by American Red Cross可能是最好的选择。故选D。
