Being Safe: Section III

Section – III

Reading

Read this section in pairs.

Ravi : Could you please tell us the safety measures to practice at home, grandpa?

Grandpa : Sure. We should learn to put things back in their respective places after using them. We should not play with knives, scissors etc.

Ravi : I believe you are getting a call, grandpa. Here is your mobile phone.

Grandpa : Thank you, Ravi. I think it is my old friend, Raghu.

Madam: Wow! A nice phone.

Ravi : Yes, it’s a latest one too. Grandpa bought it last week in Chennai.

Prasanth: I heard it works like a super computer.

Ravi : Yes, of course. It is very useful for my projects too.

Grandpa : These mobile phones are very useful but we should use it with care. You should use it in the presence of adults.

Prasanth : Tell us about the safety measures while using the internet, grandpa.

Grandpa : Make yourself cyber safe by not posting your personal information, photos, vacation plans in the social media.

Grandpa: From fertilizers to antifreeze, medicine to makeup set and poisonous items to be kept away from the children in our homes.

Grandpa : Could I have your views on using the medicines effectively?

Ravi : I think we should store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Grandpa : Good. Medicines should be kept in locked cabinet.

Jaffer : I also think pills and syrups, should be kept in their original containers and the left over pills should always be counted.

Grandpa: That’s nice idea.

Ravi : I get it. Medicines should be stored in their original containers and we should keep a count to avoid misuse.

Grandpa: Hazardous automotive and gardening products should be secured and kept locked.

Devi : A first aid kit is a must in every household which should also have an emergency instruction inside it.

Grandpa : It’s nice to see kids coming up with wonderful ideas.

Children : Thank you grandpa for your guidance. We shall follow your advice and together protect ourselves from dangers.

Grandpa: It’s getting late. We can talk more tomorrow. Take care children!

Glossary

fertilizer (n) - chemical or natural substance added to land to increase its fertility.

antifreeze (n) - a liquid that can be added to water to lower the freez- ing point.

hazardous (adj) - risky; dangerous

emergency (n) - often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.