Planning before buying something is a good idea. For example, you are going to buy a pet dog, you still have to consider a few things and plan them well before you welcome it in the house. 【小题1】 You will also have to train it well so that it does not misbehave in front of people. You should realize that it is a big responsibility.

【小题2】 Think about whether your pocket can manage the purchase, as well as different items for keeping a dog. If something goes wrong with the health of your pet, you will have to spend some extra money on it.

The next thing you need to consider is your home.【小题3】You will also have to consider the family members. If your living place is already too crowded with people, getting a dog as an additional member of the house will not be a good idea.

【小题4】 Make sure nobody is allergic(过敏的) to the fur of the dog. Also make sure that you can easily find time to train the dog. Ensure that your family is welcoming to this idea.

【小题5】 When you are bringing this best friend in your house, you must make sure everything is right for it. You should make life easier for it, as well as others who are living in your house.

When a disaster happens, you might find yourself without water, gas or electricity. You might also need to leave your home right away. So you are supposed to plan for such bad situations. Here are some suggestions.

●Have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members together after the disaster. Choose two places for everyone to go to if it isn’t safe to return home. The first meeting place should be near your house. You can go there in an emergency like a fire. The second should be outside your neighborhood.

●Choose a person outside your area to help. It is easier to communicate over a long-distance call than a local one. The person can help your family members get in touch with each other.

●Get a family disaster kit（应急包）ready. It should include the things your family needs. It can help you survive at least for three days with bread, water, medicine and things like that. Put them in a bag so that you can carry it if you leave in a hurry. Do remember that different people have different needs.

●Practise your emergency plan. Update it as often as possible. You may not be able to stop any disasters, but with a little planning you can help yourself and your family survive.

What Teenagers Can Do to Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition (过渡) to adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits (品质) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 【小题1】

Contribute to the household.

At the very least, clean up after yourself. 【小题2】When you make a mess, clean it up. This includes, but is not limited to, your dishes and your room. Your doing the chores helps to reduce the person’s load who did the chores before. Now that you’re old enough and capable, why shouldn’t you do the household? The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

Be responsible.

【小题3】 Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or being more involved in chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities in time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

【小题4】

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. 【小题5】 Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. When you become a good problem solver, you will increase your value to the community.