Have you ever left your child alone at home？Being alone at home，especially if it's a new experience，can be scary.Please pay attention to the following guidelines for leaving kids alone.
7 & under	You shouldn't leave them alone at any time.
8-10 years old	You shouldn't leave them alone for more than 1.5 hours during the daytime and early evening.
11-12 years old	You may leave them alone for up to 3 hours but not late at night.
13-15 years old	You may leave them alone but not for the night.
16-17 years old	You may leave them alone for up to two days and nights.
*Ask your child to remember your full name，home address and telephone number. *Let neighbors know that your child may be home alone. *Make a list of local numbers to call in an emergency. *Call the child several times while you are away. *Make sure your child knows how to lock windows and doors. *Tell your child not to go into others' houses without permission. *Tell your child to choose a safe house to run to if he or she feels like in danger. *Teach your child to keep safe in the kitchen. *Ask your child not to turn on the home appliances（家電） alone.

（1）How long could a 9-year-old kid be left at home？

B

B

A.For less than 0.5 hour.
B.For less than 1.5 hours.
C.For up to 3 hours.
D.For up to 2 days and nights.
（2）It's not necessary for children to remember their parents'

B

B

.
A.first name
B.office address
C.last name
D.telephone number
（3）What should children learn while they're left at home？

D

D

A.Where to find food and drinks.
B.How to open windows and doors.
C.How to turn on the home appliances.
D.Who they can call in an emergency.
（4）Who is the passage mainly written for？

C

C

A.Children.
B.Teachers.
C.Parents.
D.Doctors.
（5）In which part of a magazine can you read the passage？

A

A

A.Life and Safety.
B.Sports and Health.
C.History and Culture.
D.Science and Technology.