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House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unfortunately set by children,So,it's important to teach them that fire is a tool,not a toy.Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire.1.

A smoke alarm(报警器)greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire.2.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 practice these plans in the dark with your family.

A smoke alarm wams you of the danger.But when you hear it, you don't have much time.3.When you come to a closed door,check it with the back of your hand.If it feels hot,there may be smoke or fire 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 perform rescues safely.

A smoke alarm is only good if it's working properly.4.You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working.A smoke alarm lasts about ten years if it seems to be working.

About two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no working smoke alarms.5.

A. Take actions immediately.

B. Most of these deaths can be avoided.

C. Change the batteries at least once a year.

D. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach.

E. The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep.

Karen had a son called Michael. Karen and her husband would have another baby soon. Michael was happy to be a brother. Every day he sang a song to the baby.

Later Michael’s little sister was born. But she wasn't in a good condition. The days passed by. The little girl didn’t get better. The doctor told the parents there was very little hope.

Then Michael kept asking his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her,” he said. But kids are never allowed to go to ICU(重症监护室).

Finally, Karen decided to take Michael to see his little sister. The doctors refused Michael at first. But Karen said if he didn’t see his sister, he might never see her alive.

Michael looked at his weak sister. After a moment, he began to sing, “You're my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy...”

The baby girl seemed to respond. The pulse(脉搏)rate and breathing began to calm down.

“Keep on singing, Michael,” Karen encouraged his son.

“You never know, dear, how much I love you, please don’t take my sunshine away.”

Day by day, Michael kept singing. Several months later, the little girl was well enough to go home.

All the doctors and nurses called it a miracle(奇迹), a miracle of the brother’s love.

1.How did Michael feel about his sister’s coming?

A.Nervous B.Shocked C.Glad. D.Worried.

2.Michael asked his parents to let him see his sister because________.

A.he wanted to play games with her  B.his sister wanted to see him

C.he wanted to sing songs to her D.his sister was alone in the hospital

3.What does the underlined word “respond” mean in Chinese?

A.挣扎 B.沉思 C.欢迎 D.回应

4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.Michael's sister got worse and worse at last.

B.Michael's sister was crying all the time.

C.The doctors didn't try their best to save the little girl.

D.The doctors didn't allow Michael to see his sider at first.

5.What's the best title for this text?

A.Love of a brother. B.The power of science.

C.A beautiful song. D.a strong baby.

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