and and learned everything she could. ___17___РIn 1854, Britain was at war with Russia,Florence went to the British hospital in Scutari and she was shocked. The hospital left men lying on the floor, and rats were running everywhere. ___18___ Many soldiers died before receiving help.РThe doctors wouldn’t listen to Florence because they didn’t like the idea of women in army hospitals – until one day 500 unexpected casualties (伤亡者) arrived. ___19___ Florence made changes, making sure the men were washed and their injuries were cared for. Every night she would check the patients with her lamp.РWhen she returned home after the war, a fund had been set up in her honor. Many of the soldiers she had nursed had made contributions (捐款). Now she could set up the Nightingale Training School in London.
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