An emergency is any situation where somebody or something is in danger. Some examples of emergencies are a house on fire, a serious car accident or a gunfight.

What would you do in this emergency?

Your teacher will read your answers.

Question 1

Would you ring the police?

Yes, I would. Then I would wait for them to arrive.
Yes, I would. Then I would leave.
No. It’s not my problem.

Question 2

Would you run after the attacker?

Yes, I would. I would try and get the bag back.
No, I wouldn’t. It’s too dangerous.
Yes, I would. I would try and get a better look at him.

Question 3

Would you help the woman?

Yes, I would. I would pick her up and take her to the hospital.
No, I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t want to get involved.
Yes, I would. I would wait with her for help to arrive.

Question 4

Would you know how to give first aid to the woman?

Yes, I would. I would check to see if she was breathing, and try to stop any bleeding.
No, I wouldn’t. I don’t know any first aid / I’m not really sure what to do.
Yes, I would. I would wake her up and lift her so that she was sitting.

Question 5

Would you let the police interview you?

No, I wouldn’t. I wouldn’t want to be involved.
Yes, I would. I would give them as much information as I could.
Yes, I would, but I wouldn’t give them my personal details.

Question 6

Would you be able to give a good description of the attacker?

Yes, I would. I have a good memory for details.
Yes, I would, but I wouldn’t want to help the police.
No, I wouldn’t. I don’t have a very good memory for faces.