Fire is useful and important to us. You use it to cook meals every day. But if you are not careful, the fire may dangerous anytime. Many people get hurt or die in fires. So knowing how to protect yourself in the fire is very important.
When the fire happens, the first thing you must do is to find safe routs (路线) to get away quickly. If you are in the taller floors of the building, you can’t use the lift. You should run out along the stairs. From the lower floors of the building, you can jump out through the window if it is necessary.
If you can’t get out of the room, you must be careful of the smoke. In fact, most of the people in fires die from the heavy smoke. Find something wet to cover your nose and mouth. Keep low to the ground, and you will take in less smoke. And you can also open the window, keep your head outside to get fresh air and shout for help.
Remember: Nothing is more important than your life. You must leave everything behind, your money, your pets and so on. After you’re out, don’t go back for anything.
Follow these ways, and you can keep safe in the fire.
【小题1】What do you have to do first when the fire happens?【小题2】Can you use the lift in the fire?
【小题3】What causes most of the people in fires to lose their lives?
【小题4】What is the most important thing you should remember in the fire according to the passage? What will you do if you are in a fire? (at least 30 words)
