고1 금성 최인철 8과 본문 What Makes a Good Citizen

Lesson 8 What Makes a Good Citizen?

Back to Basics 

Have you ever frowned at thoughtless people who were talking loudly in the library? 

 

Have you ever felt threatened by people pushing you aside on the subway? 

 

Did you jaywalk on the way to school today? All of these are related to civic life. 

 

Responsible citizens form a safer, cleaner community where members contribute to one another’s happiness and comfort.

 

 

 

The three examples below show how a responsible citizen should act. 

 

• Civic awareness begins when people follow simple rules such as traffic regulations. 

 

However, many ambulance drivers complain of selfish drivers and careless pedestrians. 

 

“Please move over. This is an emergency!” 

 

Even though an ambulance driver shouted this to the cars nearby and the siren was ringing, only some cars were slowly changing their lanes. 

 

According to traffic regulations, drivers must make way for emergency vehicles. 

 

Pedestrians also caused difficulties. Several pedestrians who crossed the street at a red light blocked the way, delaying the ambulance’s arrival. 

 

When the ambulance finally arrived at the destination, the driver said, “It is very fortunate that we made it in time! 

 

But the people who didn’t make way for us should be ashamed of themselves for having broken traffic laws.”

 

 

Did you know? 

1) Bikes must make way for emergency vehicles.

2) You should get of your bike to cross the street

3) You should not listen to music when riding a bike 

 

• Responsible citizens also show good manners. 

 

When they are in public places, they keep order and clean up after themselves. 

 

Last Saturday, thousands of people flocked to a fireworks festival. 

 

Even though the fireworks were beautiful, some people’s misbehavior made it hard to fully enjoy the beauty of the fireworks. 

 

Most people observed the law. However, some people pushed one another, hurting others. 

 

The police reported that more than a hundred people had been hurt and fourteen of them had been taken to hospital that day. 

 

Furthermore, volunteer workers had a very hard time cleaning up the area as it was full of garbage. 

 

“I wish people cared more about others than just about themselves,” said a volunteer worker. 

 

Interesting signs Don't you realize? The sound is leaking. Please do it at the beach. Garbage can't walk.

 

 

• Last, but not least, good citizens do not neglect but help their neighbors in need. 

 

On February 14th at 6:20 a.m., the 119 emergency center received an urgent call. 

 

“There is a fire in the building! And there are people inside!” 

 

When the firefighters and the 119 rescue team arrived at the scene, the firefighters were not faced with the usual parking problem. 

 

The neighbors had already moved their cars to make space for the fire engine. 

 

When the rescue team arrived on the fifteenth floor, they saw some neighbors trying to put out the fire with fire extinguishers. 

 

With the neighbors’ help, the 119 team rescued the family who had been trapped inside. 

 

The neighbor who called 119 said, “I was so relieved to see them safe.” 

 

The head officer of the emergency center said, “The neighbors’ help and our team’s quick response kept the fire from turning into a bigger disaster. 

 

We’d like to thank the neighbors for having helped the rescue.”

 

 

How helpful are you to your neighbors?

1) When I see an older person with some heavy stuff, I help him or her. 

 

2) When I see a group of students bullying another student, I help him or her. 

 

3) I willingly give my seat to a mom with a baby on the subway.

 

These three examples show simple ways to become a responsible citizen. 

 

Observing simple regulations, showing good manners in public, and helping neighbors in need can prevent a lot of tragic accidents. 

 

Each individual has the potential to contribute to making the world a better place. 

 

These days, more and more drivers are making way for emergency vehicles. Our manners are noticeably improving. 

 

There are many volunteers who are more than willing to help those in need. 

 

Becoming a responsible citizen and making the community a better place are not difficult. 

 

Observe the law. Keep order. Care about others. 

 

In other words, just go back to basics.

 

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