Online courses can be a great way to learn. They’re quite helpful if you ’re a busy college student who tries to balance coursework with a job. 【小题1】 But how can you successfully finish an online course?

Make sure you can reliably get online.

Ensure that you have chances to work online for several hours at a time. It's best if you have high speed Internet at home. That’s because most online courses include materials like videos. 【小题2】

Read the syllabus （教学大纲）.

【小题3】 It will contain important information such as the professor’s email address and office hours. The syllabus will also provide information about the required course materials. If you’re wondering what books to buy, the syllabus will tell you.

Make a timetable.

With online courses, you can complete the work on your own time. However, you still need to create a plan and manage your time properly to finish the course. 【小题4】 For example, you could choose to devote Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 pm to working on your class.

Behave properly in class.

How? Address your classmates and your professor by their name or title. And do not be disrespectful to others. For example, during discussion avoid saying, “That'’s a stupid statement. ” Instead, just say, “I disagree because…" Disagreement is fine. 【小题5】

Most small cuts don’t present any danger to your child. But bleeding from large cuts may require immediate medical treatment.

Here is what to do.

For Minor(小的) Bleeding From a Small Cut:

Rinse the wound thoroughly with water to clean out dirt.

Then wash the wound with a mild soap and wash thoroughly. (For minor wounds, it isn’t necessary to use an antiseptic(消毒的) solution to prevent infection, and some can cause allergic skin reactions.)

Cover the wound with a sterile(无菌的) bandage.

Examine the wound daily. If the bandage gets wet, remove it and apply a new one. After the wound forms a scab(疤), a bandage is no longer necessary.

Call your child’s doctor if the wound is red, swollen and warm.

For Bleeding From a Large Cut:

Wash the wound thoroughly with water. This will allow you to see the wound clearly and assess its size.

Place a clean cloth over the entire wound. If available, use clean rubber gloves to protect yourself from exposure to possible infection from the blood of a child who isn’t your own. If you can, raise the bleeding body part above the level of your child’s heart.

Using the palm of your hand on the cloth, apply steady, direct pressure to the wound for 5 minutes. (During the 5 minutes, do not stop to check the wound or remove blood clots(凝块) that may form on the cloth.)

If blood soaks(浸透) through the cloth, do not remove it. Apply another cloth on top and continue applying pressure.

Call your child’s doctor or search for immediate medical attention for all large cuts if you’re unable to deal with them.

How to prepare for a wildfire

Before you can effectively prepare, it’s very important to understand how wildfires operate. Many think wildfires destroy homes because a wall of flames(火焰)moves across the landscape. 【小题1】. Now that you know what a wildfire is, here’s how you can protect your home and your family.

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Creating a defensible space around your home acts as a barrier against wildfire flames. Home hardening involves constructing with fire-resistant materials. Investing $10,000 to $20,000 in these measures significantly reduces the chance of a home being ravaged by a wildfire, lowering risk by 75%.

Similar to dry or bagged leaves, dead tree branches are dry, which means they, too, can catch fire quickly. If you have any hanging from trees or laying in your yard, remove them ASAP. The same rule applies when removing dead tree branches: 【小题3】.

Families should go over an evacuation plan and practice it well before an emergency actually occurs. Knowing when to leave and being able to go quickly is crucial during an evacuation scenario. 【小题4】. Then plan your primary and alternative evacuation route, and assemble emergency supplies and store them where you can get to them quickly.

【小题5】. Fix metal gutter covers to reduce leaf litter and windblown debris. This will ensure that things don’t burn in them and spread fire to your home. Don’t pressure-wash gutters; it can damage them or pull them off your house.