Intermediate ⅼ Article Discussion Lesson 27
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Lesson 27: Fire Prevention
Hi! Welcome to the Article Discussion lesson!
Today’s topic is about “Fire Prevention.”
Have fun in learning English!
Activity 1| Vocabulary and Expressions
Directions: Listen and repeat.
Vocabulary
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Remind – To remember, to think of.
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Destruction – Condition of being destroyed.
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Observance – A celebration, following an order or practice.
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Indifference – Lack of interest or concern.
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Discipline – Training with rules and regulations.
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Activity 2| Article
Directions: Read the article aloud with your teacher.
Fire Prevention
Every summer, we observe a “Fire Prevention Week” to remind everyone to be very
careful in order to prevent fire from breaking out.
However, more fires break out during the observance of “Fire Prevention Week” than
any other week of the year. We never learn. We don’t mind the dangers and destruction
to life and properties caused by fire unless we are ourselves the victims.
Lack of concern and carelessness have been some of the most common causes of fire.
It was observed that people lack discipline and that is why we have this problem. We
don’t follow all precautions and leave the gas stove on when not in use or delay the
repair of an open electrical wiring. Another cause is arson, or the act of intentionally
setting on fire a house and any property that often results in the death of innocent
people. It is because they want to collect the insurance of the property after burning it.
We need not wait for any especial day or week to appeal to everyone to pay more
attention to fire prevention.
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Activity 3| Question and Answer
Directions: Answer these questions about the article.
1. What are the most common causes of fire?
Lack of concern and carelessness are the most common causes.
2. Why do arsonists burn houses or properties?
Because they want to collect the insurance money.
3. Is Fire Prevention Week important? Do you think it helps prevent fire or not?
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Activity 4| Summary
Directions: Make a summary of this article, focusing on the main topic. After that, your teacher will give
you an example of the summary.
Every summer, there is an event called “Fire Prevention Week” which serves as a reminder for people to
remember the causes and effects of fires, so that they can prevent them from happening. There are
many causes for fires, for example, arson. Arson is the intentional act of producing a fire that can spread
and burn a property. The motive is the insurance money that is collected after the damage has been
produced. But some of the most common causes are the lack of concern and carelessness.
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Activity 5| Thoughts
Directions: Exchanging thoughts about this article. Give your opinion about the article first, and your
teacher will give his/her opinion next.
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Activity 6| Free Conversation
Directions: Answer these questions related to the topic of the article. Have a free conversation about it
with your teacher.
1. If Fire Prevention Week is not an effective way to prevent fire breakout, do we need to continue this
kind of program?
2. What disciplinary habit do you recommend to help prevent fire breakout?
3. In your community, do you have this kind of program or activity? Is it helpful?
4. Can you give some suggestions or recommendations to help solve this problem?
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