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Home fires can happen quickly, destroying lives and property, but unlike other disasters, most home fires can be prevented. Read on to learn 4 unexpected home fire dangers.

Having old smoke alarms

An effective smoke alarm can make much difference when it comes to surviving a house fire. It’s not enough to change the batteries twice a year, you also need to replace your alarms every decade. “You should test your smoke alarms every month,” says Lorraine Carli, vice president of the National Fire Protection Association. “But also don’t forget to check the dates and replace an alarm that is more than 10 years old.”

Leaving the kitchen while you cook

One in five Americans admitted leaving food cooking unattended on the stove, which was found an American Red Cross survey. Walking away from food cooking in the kitchen is a serious fire risk. “The leading cause of home fires is cooking and the leading cause of those fires is unattended cooking,” says Carli. “If you need to use the stove or oven, be sure to keep an eye on it.”

Turning the heat too high when you cook

Turning up the heat too high can be deadly, even if you’re in the kitchen while you cook. Kevin Kelley, senior director of the American Red Cross, recommends paying close attention and turning off the burner if you see smoke or grease (油脂) starting to boil while frying food.

Having a dirty stove while you cook

If your stove is covered with grease, a small kitchen fire can get out of hand quickly. Clean and clear the area around the stove before turning on the heat, or the result will be dangerous.

1. How long should a smoke alarm usually last?
A.2 years.B.10 years.C.12 years.D.8 years.
2. What is the leading cause of home-fires?
A.Having a dirty stove.B.Keeping burners at high temperatures.
C.Using old smoke alarms.D.Cooking with nobody in charge.
3. According to the passage, what is one possible way to avoid home fires?
A.Replacing stoves regularly.B.Cleaning the stove area often.
C.Checking the smoke alarms yearly.D.Making less fried food.

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【推荐1】How to Talk so Parents will Listen

As most of us know, talking and listening don’t go smoothly every time. Emotions and past experiences can get in the way.

Will parents take you seriously, believe what you say, listen to and respect your opinions, and hear you out? A lot depends on your parents. Some parents are easy to talk to, some are great listeners, and some are hard to deal with.     1     Since communication is a two-way street, the way you talk can influence how well a parent listens and understands you.

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Be clear and direct. Be as clear as you can about what you think, feel, and want. Give details that can help parents understand your situation.     2    

Be honest. If you’re always honest, a parent will be likely to believe what you say. If you sometimes hide the truth or add too much drama, parents will have a harder time believing what you tell them.     3    

Try to understand their point of view.     4     If you can, say so. Telling parents you understand their views and feelings helps them be willing to see yours, too.

Try not to argue or complain. Using a tone that’s friendly and respectful makes it more likely that parents will listen and take what you say seriously. It also makes it more likely that they’ll talk to you in the same way.     5     If you think your emotions might get the better of you, do something to blow off steam before talking: Go for a run. Cry. Hit your pillow. Do whatever it takes to sound calm when you need to.

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G.They can listen better or be more helpful if they understand what you mean and what’s really going on.
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【推荐2】When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? Here are some strategics to help you manage a personal setback (挫折) and get back on track toward achieving your goal.

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【推荐3】When was the last time something important slipped your mind?Maybe it was the answer to a test question,the name of an acquaintance or where you left your keys. Fortunately,memory can be improved so they won’t happen that often. People’s memory has much to do with training and practice. Applying effective means will help improve your memory so that you can access everything you learn whenever you need it.

When students want to prepare for a test,they often try to study by simply reading over the material again,copying notes,etc. But these methods of remembering are not always helpful. People remember more when actively taking part in their learning rather than passively receiving it.

One great way to do this is to test yourself on the material. Come up with questions about the topic,and try to answer them without looking at your notes. It also helps to try to summarize the material in different ways. You could diagram the information,or you could write your own outline. The more you use the information,the more likely you are to remember it.

When I was 8,I began learning to play the flute(长笛),and my music instructor said that it’s better to practice for five minutes a day,seven days a week,than for two hours on one day. The same goes for remembering information. The more you spread out the time you spend reviewing information,the more likely you are to remember it.

A psychologist named Hermann Ebbinghaus made an important discovery about memory and forgetting. He found that people tend to forget information in a regular pattern. They forget the most information shortly after learning it. The rate at which they forget then slows down over time. Every time people review the information,it causes them to forget less of it-which means they remember more. So it is vital to review things you want to remember shortly after learning them. Over time,you can review them less and less frequently.

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