Many kids stay at home alone, but their experiences are not like the one in the film Home Alone. Staying at home alone can be1and fun, but it can also be lonely or scary (可怕的). Here is some advice about staying at home alone.
If you do stay at home alone or2to in the future, make sure you go home from school3When you arrive home, make4a snack, and start your homework as soon as possible. Ask your parents if they allow you to5the phone when you are home alone. If they allow you to do that, you should prepare yourself to take messages6your family members.
Before you stay at home alone, make sure you know some7things. First, you should know your full name, address, and phone number to8emergency (紧急) services. You should also know your parents' phone numbers and the addresses of places9they will be. Second, you should know where to find the first aid kit (工具箱) and how to get out of your home10there is a fire.
11 you are left alone, make a plan of how to spend your time. Being home alone can also be a fun way to show your parents12mature (成熟的) you are.
