INSTRUCTIONS: 1- Answer the question individually. 2- It is a good idea to write an outline before starting your draft in a paper, to help organize your ideas and arguments. 3- Please write your summary in a continuous writing form, not point form. 4- Please make sure you meet the time limit that has been set for you. 5- The system will not allow you to submit your answer after the time limit passes. Read the text below and write a summary between 100 to 120 words on the ways to safeguard our homes. Use your own words as far as possible.

Safeguarding our homes A robbery is every house owners nightmare. The fear of losing lives and belongings remain with us at all times. Incidents of robberies are soaring day-by-day. It is important to take precautions during the day, at night, and any time you leave the house to ensure your home stays secure. We can all help to make our homes safe from burglaries and robberies. Firstly, ensure that the gates, doors and windows are locked at all times. An open gate, door or window is indeed an invitation to robberies. It is important to lock the gates, doors and windows especially before leaving your houses. Besides that, it is also necessary to install a burglar alarm to further fortify your homes against robberies and burglaries. However, if you cannot afford one, do not fret. You can use padlocks and safety-chain latches to enhance the security of your house. It is also worth investing in a quality padlock for each outside entrance, even if you only lock it at night. They do not cost much but they are quite effective for safeguarding your home. Next, it is advisable to keep your money in the bank. You can be reassured that your valuables are safer in the bank than at home. This will also deter the robbers or burglars form entering your house in the future. This is because if they do not get anything valuable from your house the first time, the robbers or burglars may not want to break into your house again. In addition, prevention is better than cure. You should prevent burglary by switching on the lights outside your house at night. The bright surrounding will deter burglars from breaking into your house. Finally, do inform your neighbors when you are going on holiday. Your neighbor will be able to keep an eye on your house. Crime tends to be lower in tight-knit communities because neighbors are more likely to look out for each other and can easily spot a stranger. Your neighbors can be one of your best assets in home crime prevention because they offer extra eyes and an outside perspective. It is also advisable to give them the house keys to switch on the lights of your house and collect your letters in your letter box. Thus, robbers or burglars will not know that you are not around. Safeguarding ones home against burglary or robbery is necessary especially nowadays when the cost of living is getting higher. However, that does not mean you cannot make it tough for them! The first step in home crime prevention is to eliminate opportunity, and it is up to you to cut those chances.