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1. Fire is one __ the four classical elements __ ancient Greek philosophy and science that was commonly associated __ the qualities __ energy, assertiveness, and passion.
2. A fire __ any time and __ any location, requires three basic elements: combustible fuel, oxygen to combine __ the fuel __ combustion and the source __ ignition.
3. Fire is used __ nearly every human being __ earth __ a controlled setting every day.
4. Substances decompose __ the influence __ heat __ different temperatures.
5. The rate __ combustion depends __ the character __ materials involved __ the process.
6. When there is sufficient air __ the room it can burst __ flames if any source __ ignition is present there.
7. If you remove any component __ the fire triangle it will lead __ the collapse __ and the combustion will cease.
8. There are a lot __ factors which influence __ the behavior __ a fire.
9. Fire safety refers __ precautions that are taken to prevent or reduce the likelihood __ a fire that may result __ death, injury, or property damage.
10. A backdraft is an explosive event __ a fire resulting __ rapid re-introduction __ oxygen __ combustion, __ example, the breaking __ a window or opening __ a door __ an enclosed space. Backdrafts present a serious threat __ firefighters, even those __ a high level __ experience.
Complete the newspaper story about a fire. Put the verbs in the correct form.
Two people ___ (die) in a fire in Ellis Street, Oldport yesterday morning. They ___ (be) Herbert and Molly Paynter, a couple in their seventies. The fire __ (start) at 3.20 a.m. when the Paynters __ (sleep). A neighbor, Mr Aziz, __ (see) the flame and __ (call) the fire brigade. He also __ (try) to get into the house and rescue his neighbours, but the heat __ (be) too great. The fire brigade __ (arrive) in five minutes. Ten firefighters __ (fight) the fire for thirty minutes and finally ___ (bring) it under control. Two firefighters __ (enter) the burning building but __ (find) the couple dead.
