Let's learn: imagine the warmth of a cozy campfire, the glow of candles on a birthday cake, or the roaring flames of a bonfire lighting up the night. Fire can be magical and useful, but it can also be dangerous if not handled safely. In this unit, you’ll explore words that spark curiosity about fire and teach you how to stay safe around it.
Word bank:
match — [mætʃ] — a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface; sērkociņš
She struck a match against the box to light the candles during the power outage.
overheat —ˌ[əʊ.vəˈhiːt] — to (cause to) become hotter than necessary or wanted; pārkarsēt, pārkarst
If the laptop doesn’t have proper ventilation, it can overheat and shut down unexpectedly.
burn — [bɜːn] — (as a verb) to be on fire, or to produce flames. A burn (as a noun) is an injury to the skin or deeper tissues caused by heat, fire, electricity, chemicals, or radiation; degt, apdegums
Be careful not to burn your fingers when roasting marshmallows over the campfire. He got a burn on his hand from touching the hot pan.
smoke detector — [ˈsməʊk dɪˌtek.tər] — a device that makes a loud noise when there is smoke present to tell people that there is a fire; dūmu detektors
The smoke detector went off as soon as the kitchen filled with smoke from the burnt toast.
fire extinguisher — [faɪər ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə] — a device containing water or a special gas, powder, or foam (= a mass of small bubbles) that is put onto a fire to stop it from burning; ugunsdzēsības aparāts
Make sure you know where the fire extinguisher is located in case of an emergency.
fire alarm — [ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːm] — a device such as a bell or siren that warns the people in a building that the building is on fire; ugunsgrēka trauksmes ierīce
When the fire alarm went off, everyone quickly evacuated the building to safety.
flammable — [flæm.ə.bəl] — able to catch fire easily; viegli uzliesmojošs
Make sure to store flammable liquids in a cool, dry place to avoid accidental fires.
fire hazard — [faɪər ˈhæz.əd] — anything that could potentially start or spread a fire; ugunsbīstamība
Leaving piles of paper near a heater is a serious fire hazard and should be avoided.
evacuation — [ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən] — leaving a place or building to stay safe from danger; evakuācija
The evacuation of the building was swift, thanks to clear exit signs and well-trained staff.
emergency — [ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si] — something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action to avoid harmful results; avārija, neparedzēts gadījums
In case of an emergency, always dial 911 for immediate assistance.
emergency exit — [ɪˌmɜː.dʒən.si ˈek.sɪt] — a designated way out of a building in case of emergency; papildizeja
The emergency exit was clearly marked with a green sign to guide people during an evacuation.
emergency evacuation plan — [ɪˈmɜr.dʒən.si ɪˌvæk.juˈeɪ.ʃən plæn] — a pre-planned route to exit a building safely during an emergency; evakuācijas plāns
In case of fire, it's crucial to follow the emergency evacuation plan to ensure everyone's safety.
fire drill — [ˈfaɪə drɪl] — a practice exercise to prepare for a safe evacuation during a fire; ugunsdrošības apmācības iedzīvotājiem
During the fire drill, everyone practiced evacuating the building in under five minutes.
sprinkler system — [ˈsprɪŋ.kəl.ə ˌsɪs.təm] — an automatic system that sprays water to extinguish or control a fire; ugunsdzēsības sprinkleru sistēma
The building is equipped with a sprinkler system to help control fires before they spread.
flame — [fleɪm] — the visible, hot, glowing part of a fire; liesma
The flame of the campfire provided warmth and light on the chilly night.
fire prevention — [faɪər prɪˈven.ʃən] — measures taken to reduce the risk of fires starting; ugunsdrošības profilakse
Installing smoke detectors and keeping fire exits clear are key elements of fire prevention.
smoke — [sməʊk] — the grey, black, or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when something burns; dūmi
There was so much smoke in the room that it was hard to see anything.
fireproof — [ˈfaɪə.pruːf] — a material or object designed to resist burning; ugunsdrošs
The building was constructed with fireproof materials to prevent the spread of flames in case of an emergency.
fire escape stairs — [ˈfaɪə r ɪsˈkeɪp steəz] — a ladder used to escape from an upper floor during a fire; ugunsdzēsības kāpnes
The fire escape stairs were the only safe way out of the building when the main exits were blocked by smoke.
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