People know the dangers of fires. It’s good for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are sonic suggestions:
Put a smoke a1arm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape (逃脱) plans. They should know all the ways out of the house. If there is a fire, everyone follows the plan to get out. Part of the plan is to check all the windows to make sure they can be opened easily.
Buy fire extinguishers (灭火器) in the house, Everyone in the family should know how to use them.
Practise for a fire. They do fire practice because they teach children about fire safety. Everyone in. the family should know the following fire rules:
★ Don’t open a hot door! The tire can grow more quickly if you open the door.
★Stay close to the floor! Smoke can be more dangerous than fire, The best air is near the floor because smoke rises.
★What will you do if your hair or clothes start to burn? First, stop! Don’t run! The fire burns faster because of more air. Drop! Fall to the floor. Then roll! Turning over and over will make the fire go out. Put a blanket (毯子) around you to keep air away from the fire that may still be on you.
There are many possible causes for fires. A wise family is ready all the time. If there is a fire, don’t forget to call 119 for help.
【小题1】What does it mean when a smoke alarm rings at home?
| A．You have to get up. | B．Water is running to the floor. |
| C．Something is burning. | D．Someone breaks your window, |
【小题2】The writer advises people to do the following to prepare for a fire except that ____
| A．they practise for a fire | B．they make escape plans |
| C．they buy fire extinguishers | D．they use electrical cookers |
【小题3】When a fire happens, ___ if you open the hot door.
| A．the fire will grow more quickly | B．the electricity will be cut off |
| C．the door will soon be on fire | D．the house will fall down |
【小题4】 What are the right steps you should take when your hair or clothes catch fire?
| A．Stop, run, roll. | B．Step, drop, roll. | C．Run, drop, roll. | D．Roll, drop, stop. |
【小题5】What is the best title for this passage?
| A．The Dangers of a Fire. | B．The Causes of a Fire. |
| C．Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher. | D．Be Ready for a Fire. |
