读写教程4（ 第三版） Unit 4 Text learning.pptVIP

尚辅网 Text Learning Background Knowledge What is 9-1-1? Nine-one-one (9-1-1) is the number to call for emergencies (police/medical/fire). A 9-1-1 call goes over dedicated phone lines to the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the area the caller is calling from, and trained personnel then send the emergency help needed. Legal Drinking Age The legal drinking age for different countries varies dramatically, from 0 to 21. The United States has the highest drinking age in the world. The legal age for alcohol in the USA is 21 years old. The National Minimum Drinking Age