Discuss what you would do in the situations described below. Remember that presence of mind comes out of a state of mental preparedness. If you have thought about possible problems or dangers, and about how to act in such situations, you have a better chance of dealing with such situations if they do arise.• A small fire starts in your kitchen.
• A child starts to choke on a piece of food.
• An electrical appliance starts to hiss and gives out sparks.
• A bicycle knocks down a pedestrian.
• It rains continuously for more than twenty-four hours.
• A member of your family does not return home at the usual or expected time.
You may suggest other such situations.
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Answer:
1) When a small fire starts at kitchen, try switching off the gas knob, gas cylinder, try extinguish it with water, call for some help.
2)When a child is choking on food, rub his back in upward and downward motion and take him to a doctor immediately if it doesn't help.
3)When an electrical appliance giving some sparks or hissing , switch off the electric supply for the time being and call an electrician.
4)When a bicycle knocks a pedestrian down, if it is not very serious, give him some water, and help him to get a first aid, if serious call an ambulance.
5)When it rains continuously for 24 hours, try staying indoors and unclog the nearby drainage system.
6)When a family member is not returning at usual time, wait for him/her, don't panic , call him/ her to know his/ her location and wait patiently.
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Answer:
1) When a small fire starts at kitchen, try switching off the gas knob, gas cylinder, try extinguish it with water, call for some help. 2)When a child is choking on food, rub his back in upward and downward motion and take him to a doctor immediately if it doesn't help. 3)When an electrical appliance giving some sparks or hissing, switch off the electric supply for the time being and call an electrician. 4)When a bicycle knocks a pedestrian down, if it is not very serious, give him some water, and help him to get a first aid, if serious call an ambulance. 5)When it rains continuously for 24 hours, try staying indoors and unclog the nearby drainage system. 6)When a family member is not returning at usual time, wait for him/her, don't panic , call him/ her to know his/ her location and wait patiently.