We are always hearing about road accidents, and when we are in the car we try to drive carefully. But, how many of us take the same degree of care in our homes? A large 1 will tell you the number of accidents that happened in the home is almost the same as those on the 2 . I don’t pretend to be 3 , but I’ve thought a lot about how and why these accidents happen and what we can do to 4 them.
One of the most common and most dangerous 5 at home accidents is wrong and careless use 6 electrical equipment. People will continue to use a loose plug or 7 out a plug without first turning off the 8 . In spite of warning, one 9 carry an electric heater into the bathroom when he is going to have a 10 . Sometimes one forgets to turn off the power 11 mending a lamp or something 12 . All this can cause accidents. So the 13 about anything that works by electricity is: Switch off before you 14 anything and don’t pretend you know when you actually 15.
If you’ve got 16 in the house, it’s always best to keep medicines of any kind out of their 17 . otherwise, they may be taken for candies or new kinds of drinks. When there are older people living with you, you have to take particular 18 in a number of ways in order to make them 19 and happy.
20 , of course, is always a risk. So, remember to turn it off after cooking. Also, don’t forget to keep the children away from the cooker.
Safety first may mean a little more time and care, but it may save you a lot of trouble.
1.A.family B.factory C.hospital D.school
2.A.road B.way C.path D.street
3.A.an expert B.a doctor C.an engineer D.a scientist
4.A.pretend B.prevent C.protest D.complete
5.A.reasons B.causes C.difficulties D.problems
6.A.at B.of C.for D.on
7.A.push B.drag C.pull D.draw
8.A.light B.power C.plug D.electricity
9.A.may B.can C.must D.will
10.A.cold B.warm C.wash D.bath
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12.A.others B.another C.else D.also
13.A.order B.suggestion C.rule D.requirement
14.A.touch B.feel C.catch D.hold
15.A.don’t B.do C.did D.didn’t
16.A.patients B.children C.friends D.the older
17.A.look B.sight C.knowing D.reach
18.A.attention B.mind C.notice D.care
19.A.full B.warm C.safe D.comfortable
20.A.Gas B.Pollution C.Fire D.Stove