Helena, a BBC worker from Kent, tells us about her giving blood.
Multiple choice exercise
Watch the video and choose the correct answer for each question.
Last year Helena decided to give blood because............
- her boss suggested it would be a good idea.
- her company made the staff give blood.
- she wanted to feel pleased about herself.
Helena had been thinking about giving blood for years but ............
- she had never found the right place to go to.
- she hadn't known what to do.
- she'd kept postponing her decision.
She'd never given blood before because ..........
- she was ashamed of herself.
- she felt nauseated or disgusted about it.
- she was too busy.
While she's giving blood Helena feels...........
- a bit uncomfotable.
- less anxious than she had expected.
- a slight pain in her left arm.
Helena's so proud of giving blood that ............
- even her own son is going to give blood today.
- she's persuaded six other people to go with her.
- she's going to give as much as she's allowed to.
Helena's just learnt that ............
- the blood she's giving now may save three people.
- each unit is made by putting together the blood of three donors.