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听力文本
Hot cups and mugs are the biggest causes of burns in children. This is according to research from Cardiff University in Wales, U.K. The lead researcher, Professor Alison Mary Kemp, said parents needed to be more aware of the dangers to children of everyday objects in the home. She said the most dangerous time for toddlers to burn themselves is from nine months of age. This is when babies begin crawling and walking. They start exploring the rooms around them. Of course, babies do not know what is dangerous and what is not, so they touch everything they can reach up to. Dr Kemp said: "Parents may underestimate the potential reach height of their toddler."
The researchers looked at data from three leading burns departments in U.K. hospitals, as well as five emergency departments. Almost 75 per cent of children treated for burns were under the age of five, with most burn injuries happening to one-year-olds. Most of the burns were because the child reached up and pulled a cup or mug containing a hot drink on top of themself. The researchers warned that any hot drink could burn a baby, even 15 minutes after it has been made. This is because a baby's skin is much thinner than an adult's skin, so it is easier to burn. The researchers advised parents to have a rethink about where they place hot objects and keep them out of reach of small children.
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词汇学习
1.everyday adj.日常的，平常的
The film chronicles the everyday doings of a group of London schoolchildren.
电影记载了一群伦敦小学生的日常活动。
2.toddler n.蹒跚行走的人；学步的幼儿
A toddler requires close supervision and firm control at all times.
刚学步的孩子时刻需要寸步不离的照看，并要牢牢看紧。
3.underestimate vt.低估；对…估计不足
The worst thing you can do is underestimate an opponent.
最严重的错误就是低估对手。
4.potential adj.潜在的，有可能的
We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.
我们已意识到潜在的问题，并采取了全面的预防措施。
5.contain vt.包含，容纳
She bought a travel-bag large enough to contain the film canisters.
她买了一只能装得下那些胶卷筒的旅行包。
6.rethink vt.& vi.重新考虑或再想
Both major political parties are having to rethink their policies.
两个主要政党都必须反思其政策。
内容解析
1.Parents needed to be more aware of the dangers to children of everyday objects in the home.
be aware of知道，意识到
He doesn't seem to be aware of the problems.
他好像没有意识到这个问题。
2.They start exploring the rooms around them. Of course, babies do not know what is dangerous and what is not, so they touch everything they can reach up to.
reach up(使)往高处伸
I reached up and put the parcel on top of the cupboard.
我伸手托起包裹将它放到了柜子顶上。
3.Most of the burns were because the child reached up and pulled a cup or mug containing a hot drink on top of themself.
on top of在…上边； 在…上方
Her hair was coiled up on top of her head.
她的头发盘在头顶上。
参考翻译
滚烫的杯子是造成儿童烫伤的主要原因。这是英国威尔士卡迪夫大学的研究结果。首席研究员Alison Mary Kemp教授表示，家长需要更加警惕家中日常物品对儿童带来的危险。她表示，幼童容易烫伤最危险的时间是九个月以后。这时候婴儿开始爬行和走路。他们开始探索周围的房间。当然，婴儿不知道辨别危险，所以他们会触摸能够拿到的所有物品。Kemp博士表示：“家长或许会低估幼童能够触摸到的高度。”
研究人员查看了英国医院领先的三个烫伤科和五个急诊科的数据。接受烫伤治疗的75%的儿童年龄在五岁以下，大部分烫伤发生在一岁左右的幼童。大部分烫伤是因为幼童从头顶上方拿装有热饮料的杯子。研究人员警告称，任何热饮料都可能烫伤婴儿，甚至在制作完成15分钟后仍有可能。这是因为婴儿的皮肤比成年人的皮肤薄的多，所以更容易烫伤。研究人员建议家长认真考虑放置滚烫物体的位置，放在幼童接触范围之外。
