Unit 5 Reading Period (1) A brave young man fire Fire is useful, but sometimes it is dangerous. If you are not careful with it, it can burn things or even hurt you. A big fire can even burn forests and tall buildings. So keep yourself away from fire. for help‘Fire! Fire!’ should call 119. The fireman e to save you quickly. out of the fire as quickly as you can. Just rush! some water over your clothes. Put a wet towel over your mouth and your nose to keep the smoke out. not jump out of the window. Jumping may be more dangerous than the fire. If there is a fire, what should we do? Task1:Listen to the tape and answer two questions. 1. Who’s the brave young man? 2. Did the fire burn the young man? ( Zhang Hua.) (Yes, it did. ) Task2: Scan the story, try to tell T/ F. 1. Zhang Hua stayed at home with Mrs Sun on 10th May. 2. Mrs Sun was in her bedroom when the fire started. 3. Zhang Hua put out the fire with a blanket. 4. Zhang Hua was in hospital because the fire burned his legs. 5. Many people visited Zhang Hua and gave him much money alone kitchen neck, arms and face. flowers and presents. 1. When did the fire happen?
2. How old was Mrs Sun?
3. Why couldn’t Mrs Sun run out by herself? 4. How long was the young man in hospital?
5. What do you think about the young man? ( He was brave and helpful.) ( It happened on 10th May.) ( She was 79 years old.) ( For two months.) ( Because she hurt her leg.) Task 3: Scan again, try to answer these questions. hear someone shouting ‘Fire! Fire!’ run back to her flat help her out of the fire rush into the kitchen see a lot of smoke from next door be in hospital for two months be at home alone pour water over the jacket put out the fire with a blanket Task4: Put them into the right order. 1 2 9 8 7 6 3 4 5 Task 5: Fire safety 1. You can throw a cigarette end (烟蒂) on the grass. 2. Be careful when you use candles (蜡烛) at home。 3. When there is a lot o