B
On the afternoon of 26 November 2025, a big fire started in an old apartment building in Hong Kong. The fire grew fast and covered 3 floors in 10 minutes. Over 1, 200 firefighters came with more than 200 fire trucks to save people in time. This fire told everyone: home fire safety is very important.
To stay away from such dangers, we must know common causes. Cooking tools are number one cause. Never leave the kitchen when cooking, and fully turn off the tools after using them. What's more, old electrical things can start fires, so check them often to make sure they are working well. Actually, smoking is another cause. Last but not least, keep the kids away from fire, and tell them about the dangers of the fire.
How do you keep safe from home fires? Try these easy tips.
Get smoke alarms(警报)
Put one smoke alarm in every room. It will ring early to remind you of the fire.
Prepare a fire extinguisher(灭火器)
Keep a fire extinguisher at home. It can put out small fires. Check it every 3 months to make sure it works well.
Create an escape(逃生) plan
A good plan should start with two escape ways from every room. Then know how your family can run, tell kids when and how to get out, and make a house map with all doors and windows. At last, choose a meeting place outside,
and don't forget to practise it often with every family member.
Although these tips sound simple, they can save lives in a real fire.
(
D
)4. How many firemen rushed to put out the fire in Hong Kong?
A. Over 200.
B. Almost 300.
C. Around 5,000.
D. More than 1,200.
(
A
)5. The most common cause of the home fire is
.
A. cooking tools
B. old electrical things
C. smoking indoors
D. not having smoke alarms
(
C
)6. For a good escape plan, what should people do in Step ③?
A home fire escape plan
①Plan two ways out of every room. →②Teach children how to get out when they hear a smoke alarm. →③→④Choose a meeting place away from the house. →⑤Practise your fire escape plan often with every family member.
A. Talk with every family member.
B. Teach family members how to call 119.
C. Make a house map with all doors and windows.
D. Think about special needs for older family members.
(
D
)7. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Escape plans for a fire
B. Dangers at home
C. A terrible fire in Hong Kong
D. Fire safety at home
