House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unluckily set by children. So, it's important to teach them that fire is a tool, not a toy. Kids must understand they'd better not play with fire. (A) You should keep matches out of their reach.
A smoke alarm greatly (B) reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire. The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and on each floor of your home. You ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practise these plans in the dark with your family.
(C) 烟雾报警器会警告你有危险。 But when you hear it, you don't have much time. Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or (D) behind the door, so take care. Once you are out of your house, call the fire department from a neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldn't go back in. Firemen know how to do the rescue work safely.
A smoke alarm is only good if it's working properly. Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see (E) the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts ten years. You ought to change it even if it seems to be working.
About two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no working smoke alarms. Most of these deaths can be (F) avoided.
You should keep matches in places where children them.
