Fires do happen． If there is a fire， you might not have much time to decide what to do． Being prepared and knowing what to do early can save your life． （1） 　　Your family should practice this getting﹣out plan． （2） 　　 If you have such a meeting place outside， you can quickly make sure that everyone is out of the house．

You should also remember that smoke is usually far more dangerous than the fire． A person can die after just a few minutes in a smoke filled room．（3） 　　

Finally， before you open any doors， always feel the door lock first． If the door lock is hot， fire must be on the other side of the door．（4） 　　You will have to find another way out． These are simple suggestions．（5） 　　．

A．Your family should also have a meeting place outside． B．The most important thing is to have a getting﹣out plan． C．Since smoke rises， stay low to the floor． D．Go upstairs to the top of the building． E．If you can remember them， you will be much safer in a fire． F．Do not open it! G．Can you use water to put out the fire？