English At Work: Episode 24: No smoke wi...

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Fire is a major threat on board the ship. In this section we will learn about: protection against fire, detection and alarm systems, fire fighting equipment. 

<p>If you&#39;ve been to China, you will have noticed the lack of fire detectors in homes and office buildings. We won&#39;t be solving this problem with today&#39;s ChinesePod lesson, but we will be providing you with the language tools to alert others if there is a fire. You&#3 ... Show More

Out of the frying pan into the fire. 

The LA fires. 

Humanity's taming of fire may be where the story of economics really begins, some argue. Tim Harford explores how fire has shaped our world and our minds, and why it's still got some important lessons to teach us. 

Can you be on fire without any flames? 

Flames are spreading through a Cincinnati hotel. The staff know it, the fire department is coming, and the people in the packed cabaret bar have been told to evacuate… and yet they hesitate to leave. Why don’t we react to some warnings until it’s too late?Read more about Tim's wo ... Show More

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Everyone knows what fire is, don't they? Think again! Roy and Feifei teach a new meaning.