"Fire Dog" Helps Police Solve Arson Cases

A highly trained fire investigation dog sits proudly after a job well done. Nicknamed "The Fire Dog", Billy and partner Duncan Carmichael are part of K9 Response, responsible for investigating the aftermath of suspicious blazes.

Working alongside Fire Investigators and Police, the pair is tasked with identifying arson cases and ensuring that evidence is properly recovered to assist in prosecution. They also attend schools, open days and other public events to promote fire safety.

 "The role Billy plays is of vital importance," says handler Duncan.

 Car manufacturer Škoda UK announced last week they had supplied Billy and Duncan with a specially adapted Škoda Yeti, which includes a kennel drainage system, air conditioning and other features.

 "We are proud to support Duncan and Billy the fire dog in the invaluable work that they do for their community," says Alan Barrowman, Area Fleet Manager Scotland & Northern England for Škoda UK.

 "As well as being safe and reliable, this vehicle provides excellent value for money, impressive comfort for the handler and a safe environment for Billy."

Listen to the text and decide if the statements are true or false.

1. Billy has investigated a fire at car manufacturer Skoda.

2. Billy and his handler help both firefighters and the police.

3. Billy has received special training to help identify arson cases.

4. Skoda has presented the pair with a custom-made vehicle.

5. The pair’s main task is to raise fire safety awareness.

answers: 1-F 2-F 3-T 4-T 5-F

trained – kiképzett
fire investigation dog – tűzoltó kutya
proudly – büszkén
responsible for  – valamiért felelős
to investigate – nyomozni
aftermath – utóhatás
suspicious  – gyanús
blaze – tűzeset
alongside – valami mellett
to be tasked with  – feladattal megbízva lenni
to identify – azonosítani
to ensure – biztosítani
evidence – bizonyíték
to be recovered – megtalálva/visszaszerezve lenni
properly – megfelelően
to assist – segíteni, részt venni
prosecution – vád, bűnvádi eljárás
to attend – részt venni valamin
role – szerep
vital importance – életfontosságú
handler – gazda (kutya)
to announce – bejelenteni
to supply – ellátni/felszerelni valamivel
specially adapted – speciálisan alkalmassá tett
to include – magába foglalni
kennel drainage system – kennel csatorna-rendszer
feature – jellemvonás
reliable – megbízható
value – érték
impressive – lenyűgöző
safe environment – biztonságos környezet

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Most towns and cities in Great Britain have a public bonfire and fireworks display on or around the 5th of November. The fireworks symbolise the barrels of gunpowder Guy Fawkes tried to explode in the cellars of the Parliament to murder King James I. Traditionally, models of Fawkes, made of old clothes and newspapers, were burned on the fire, but this custom is not as widespread as it used to be. Edenbridge in Kent has the most remarkable fireworks display and it is there that the biggest Guy is burned: their model is 9 metres tall. Traditional Bonfire Night food is hot baked potatoes, called jacket potatoes, cooked on the bonfire and filled with butter and cheese. Toffee apples (a receptjét ITT találod:) on a stick are a big hit with children, along with the opportunity to toast marshmallows on the bonfire.

Greater London can boast of a large number of fireworks displays, but the most impressive one is the Lord Mayor’s Firework Show, which starts with a spectacular three-mile-long procession in the historic area of the City. This parade dates back to 1215 and it welcomes every year the new Lord Mayor of the City, who rides in the 254-year-old, gold Lord Mayor’s State Coach, normally on display in the Museum of London, followed by marching bands and floats. The fireworks are held in a prime location: more than half a million people watch them go up from a barge moored between Waterloo and Blackfriars bridges. While this event is free, the other famous display in Legoland, Windsor costs quite a lot, but their firework shows with a Super Heroes theme is unique: if viewed through a pair of 3D glasses, the fireworks are transformed into exploding 3D Lego bricks!

public – nyilvános
bonfire – máglya
fireworks – tűzijáték
barrel – hordó
gunpowder – puskapor
to murder – meggyilkolni
to explode – felrobbantani
cellar – pince
traditionally – hagyomány szerint
custom – szokás
widespread – elterjedt
remarkable – figyelemreméltó
toffee – karamell
marshmallow – mályvacukor
to boast of – büszkélkedni vmalamivel
impressive – hatásos
spectacular – látványos
procession – felvonulás
to date back to – nyúlik vissza (időben)
coach – itt lovaskocsi
marching – menetelő
float – tutaj
barge – uszály
unique – egyedülálló
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