3.A great number of people can get injured or even killed resulting from a human stampede(踩踏).The bad thing is that a peaceful group of people can quickly turn into a crazy panicked crowd.(36)GIf you are in a crowd,the most important thing is to make yourself familiar with your surroundings and mentally notice the exits.No matter where you are,make sure you always know how to get out.(37)AIf you are in a crowd of moving people,wet or uneven ground can be slippery(滑溜的) or dangerous,causing you to fall.
Be aware of the general atmosphere of the event,as panic situations can often be expected.When in danger,a few seconds can make all the difference.If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd,do not fight against the pressure,do not stand still or sit down.(38)DTake advantage of any space that may open up and try to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
(39)EIt gives you movement and protects your chest.
If you fall,get up quickly.If you fall and can not get up,keep moving by crawling in the same direction of the crowd,or if that is not possible,then cover your head with your arms and curl(蜷縮) up.(40)BSometimes,finding a right posture can save your life.
A.Make yourself aware of the type of ground you are standing on.
B.Do not lie on your stomach of back,as this dangerously exposes your lung.
C.If you are stepped on,you should shout for help.
D.Instead,move in the same direction of the crowd.
E.Keep your hands up by your chest,like a boxer.
F.Stretch your arms to the full length so that you can make more space to move in the crowd.
G.What's worse is that the stampede can be caused while there seems no actual danger.