VIII. Complete the conversation about becoming independent, using the responses (A-F) given. There is one extra response.
A. I understand the importance of good nutrition, including making healthy food choices.
B. I take responsibility for contacting services, such as electric, gas and Internet suppliers.
C. Well, besides safety, it’s important to practise good personal hygiene, such as taking a shower and brushing teeth regularly.
D. First, I learn how to manage basic household chores such as cooking, laundry and cleaning.
E. In our house, we use and maintain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector.
F. I know how to use household cleaners to avoid damaging clothes or furniture.
Ann: You live with your old grandparents. I think you have a lot of life skills in order to live independently.
Quan: My parents work abroad, so I have to learn many things. 41 ______________________________
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Ann: A good boy! You do a lot of cleaning, don’t you?
Quan: Right, Ann. 42 ___________________________________________________________________
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Ann: Besides household chores, you should contact services when necessary.
Quan: 43 ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ann: You also try to get help for basic household emergencies, such as calling a plumber to fix a burst pipe. How about the safety?
Quan: 44 ____________________________________________________________________________
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Ann: It’s important to keep our home safe and sound. Anything else?
Quan: 45 ____________________________________________________________________________
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