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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • SAFETY & EMERGENCY

Fire Evacuation Safety: Instructions and Rules

Learn how to give and follow safety instructions using imperatives and must/mustn't. Understand fire evacuation procedures.

Fire Evacuation Safety: Instructions and Rules
💬 Warm-up
1 What should you do if you hear a fire alarm?
2 Why is it important to know the exits in a building?
3 What does 'stay safe' mean to you?

🎯 Objectives

  • Understand and use vocabulary related to fire safety
  • Give and follow instructions using imperatives
  • Express rules and obligations using must and mustn't
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
fire
"Fire can spread quickly if we are not careful."
something that burns and produces heat and flame
2.
smoke
"Smoke can make it hard to see and breathe."
the gray or black gas that comes from burning things
3.
exit
"Always find the nearest exit in a new building."
a way out of a building or place
4.
alarm
"When the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately."
a loud sound that warns of danger
5.
danger
"Stay away from danger during an emergency."
a situation that could cause harm
6.
safe
"Follow instructions to stay safe."
not in danger, protected from harm
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fire
something that burns and produces heat and flame
smoke
the gray or black gas that comes from burning things
exit
a way out of a building or place
alarm
a loud sound that warns of danger
danger
a situation that could cause harm
safe
not in danger, protected from harm

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. The loud alarm means there is an emergency.
2. Always know where the exit is before a fire starts.
3. If you see smoke , get down and crawl.
4. Stay away from danger and listen to teachers.
5. To stay safe during a fire, follow the plan.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. The loud alarm means there is an emergency.
2. Always know where the exit is before a fire starts.
3. If you see smoke , get down and crawl.
4. Stay away from danger and listen to teachers.
5. To stay safe during a fire, follow the plan.

📖 Reading

A Close Call at Oakwood School

Last Tuesday, students at Oakwood School had a real fire. It started in the science lab. The fire alarm rang loudly. Everyone knew what to do. They used the nearest exit and went to the meeting point outside. The smoke was thick in the hallway, so they stayed low. The teachers counted everyone. Everyone was safe. The fire department arrived quickly. "We practiced this many times," said one student. "That's why we stayed calm."

The school had safety drills every month. Students learned that they must follow instructions. They mustn't run or push. They must leave everything behind. They mustn't use the elevator. They must stay quiet and listen. These simple rules saved time. The drill practice made the real evacuation easy. Now the school is checking all fire alarms and exits to make sure they work well.

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where did the fire start?
The fire started in the science lab.
2.
What did students do when they heard the alarm?
They used the nearest exit and went to the meeting point outside.
3.
Why did students stay low in the hallway?
Because the smoke was thick, and staying low helps them breathe.
4.
What must students not do during a fire evacuation?
They mustn't run, push, or use the elevator.
5.
Why was the evacuation easy?
Because students practiced safety drills every month.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Safety Story

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where was Eric when the alarm sounded?
He was at the mall with his family.
2.
What did Eric do when he heard the alarm?
He looked for the nearest exit sign and told his family to follow him.
3.
Why did Eric stay low in the hallway?
Because the smoke started to come into the hallway.
4.
What did the security guard do outside?
He counted everyone to make sure all were safe.
5.
What does Eric do now when he enters a new place?
He checks for exits.

🗣️ Pair Work

Safety Drill: Plan an Evacuation

"Work with a partner. Imagine your classroom has a fire alarm. Plan the steps you must take to evacuate safely. Use imperatives (e.g., 'Stand up', 'Go to the door') and must/mustn't. Write a short script and practice it."

👉 Step 1: Decide on the nearest exit from the classroom.

👉 Step 2: List 4-5 actions using imperatives (e.g., 'Leave your bag', 'Walk to the door').

👉 Step 3: Add two rules using must and mustn't (e.g., 'You must stay calm', 'You mustn't run').

👉 Step 4: Practice your script with your partner. Take turns giving instructions.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: fire smoke exit alarm danger safe
✍️ WRITING

Emergency Plan: Safety Instructions

Write 4 safety instructions for a fire evacuation. Use imperatives and must/mustn't. Example: 'Get out of the building quickly.' Each instruction should be a complete sentence. Write 4-6 sentences.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write at least 4 instructions.
  • Use two imperatives and two must/mustn't sentences.
  • Include at least 3 vocabulary words: fire, smoke, exit, alarm, danger, safe.
  • Write 80-100 words.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Safety Rules Talk

Record a 45-second talk about safety rules during a fire emergency. Explain what you must do and what you mustn't do. Start by introducing yourself.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record a 45-second talk.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Use imperatives and must/mustn't correctly.
  • Speak clearly at a natural pace.
Helpful Phrases
  • When you hear the alarm, you must...
  • You mustn't... because it's dangerous.
  • First, find the nearest exit.
  • Remember to stay low if there is smoke.
  • Do not use the elevator.
  • Always go to the meeting point.