Home fires can happen quickly, destroying lives and property, but unlike other disasters, most home fires can be prevented. Read on to learn 4 unexpected home fire dangers.
Having old smoke alarms
An effective smoke alarm can make much difference when it comes to surviving a house fire. It’s not enough to change the batteries twice a year, you also need to replace your alarms every decade. “You should test your smoke alarms every month,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of the National Fire Protection Association. “But also don’t forget to check the dates and replace an alarm that is more than 10 years old.”
Leaving the kitchen while you cook
One in five Americans admitted leaving food cooking unattended on the stove, found an American Red Cross survey. Walking away from food cooking in the kitchen is a serious fire risk. “The leading cause of home fires is cooking, and the leading cause of those fires is unattended cooking,” says Carli. “If you need to use the stove or oven, be sure to keep an eye on it.”
Turning the heat too high when you cook
Turning up the heat too high can be deadly, even if you’re in the kitchen while you cook. Kevin Kelley, senior director of the American Red Cross, recommends paying close attention and turning off the burner if you see smoke or grease(油脂) starting to boil while frying food.
Having a dirty stove while you cook
If your stove is covered with grease, a small kitchen fire can get out of hand quickly. Clean and clear the area around the stove before turning on the heat, or the result will be dangerous.
【小题1】How long should you have a new smoke alarm?A.2 years. | B.10 years. |
C.12 years. | D.8 years. |
A.Having a dirty stove. | B.Turning the heat too high. |
C.Having an old alarm. | D.Walking away from food cooking. |
A.Unexpected home fire dangers can’t be prevented. |
B.It is advisable to replace your alarms every month. |
C.Having a dirty stove is dangerous while you cook. |
D.Kevin Kelley suggests paying no attention to cooking. |
Interviews (面试) can be quite frightening but our tips can help you. Don’t worry — relax! Remember these things and you’ll be fine.
Be on time. Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there. Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time. It’s better to be early than late.
Be prepared. Think about what the interviewer will ask you. He or she will probably ask about your qualifications (资历) and your experience but they’ll also ask you why you want the job. Think of some possible questions and prepare your answers before you go.
Wear comfortable clothes. If you wear something new it will make you feel uncomfortable. It’s best to wear something smart but something you like and feel happy in.
Make eye contact. In the interview, don't sit looking at your feet. Make sure you sit up and look the interviewer in the eye. This makes you look honest and more confident (自信).
Ask a question. It’s a good idea to ask questions at the interview. Ask about the company or the job. Prepare some questions before the interview. It makes you look more interested if you do this.
【小题1】How many tips does the writer give in this passage?A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Six. | D.Five. |
A.your working experience | B.your health condition |
C.your demand of payment | D.your family members |
A.receive some advice | B.prepare your answers |
C.be on time | D.remember the timetable |
Our memory naturally drops as we age. We depend on our memory to perform our daily tasks well and do our jobs properly.
Sleep Well
This is very important if you want to keep your good memory until you grow old. You must give your brain enough rest and sleep so that it can regenerate more cells where it can store more information.
Eat Healthily
Don't think that you are too old to learn new skills. Try learning a new language or even playing an instrument. Start attending baking or painting classes.
It's not really the skill that you choose but in the fact that you focus on it for regular periods of time and find it interesting.
Exercise
A.Listen Attentively |
B.Never Stop Learning |
C.In school, we greatly rely on it during exams |
D.Take responsibility for the mistakes you've made |
E.There are several food products that you can eat to enhance your memory |
F.Try sleeping early and you will find that it is easier for you to focus on the task at hand |
G.We can never stress the importance of exercise more in keeping our memories sharp |
How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? It's not easy! However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.
Never let others' opinions affect your choices
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter --- your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you.
Don't fear people
When you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life. When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you. When you believe in yourself, in time, others will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices, and what you stand for whether others agree or not.
Focus on appreciation
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. All successful people ask: What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation and use these tough times to inspire others?
These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity(生产力).
A.Value yourself and your choices |
B.Focus on your own talents and strengths |
C.Treat every person like they are important |
D.You know yourself better than anybody else |
E.Stay fearless in everything you will have to do |
F.Here are four tips which can help you live an energetic life |
G.Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you'll lead a happy life |
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