[D] At Your Service

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

services

[ ˈsur-vi-suhz]

noun

- programs to make life easier or more comfortable

The officers enjoy special services.

pothole

[ ˈpot-ˌhohl ]

noun

- a hole in the middle of the street

The car's suspension is so good that when you hit a pothole you hardly notice it.

tons of

phrase

- a lot of

They've got tons of money.

keep an eye on

phrase

- watch in a protective way

Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the toilet?

responsible for

phrase

- having an obligation to do something

The insurance company is responsible for this case.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

At Your Service

There are tons of services available in every city and town to help you with any need. Sometimes it can be confusing to know how to find what you're looking for. Most towns have a website you can check, but if you're looking for that personal touch, the people at the local municipal offices can help. They know about all the services your town and country offer.

Are you wondering about trash pickup? Town workers can tell you the schedule. And because the whole country is focusing more on recycling, towns are making it easy for residents by supplying special recycling containers. The Public Works Department is responsible for the care of all township property. Is there a pothole in your street? Call the department! Does your road flood in a heavy rain? Call the department! Do you need someone to take away all those piles of leaves you raked up? Call the department! Are you looking for parks and recreation? Call the department!

We're not kidding when we say your town and county offices can help you find anything at all you need. Even the police department offers great tips—for example, how to keep your home safe. If you're going away, you can ask the police to drive by your street and keep an eye on things while you're gone. Local government offices also provide special programs and services for seniors and people with disabilities. And if you're wondering about how to register the kids for school, the town can direct you to the right school district.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Direction: Choose the correct answer to the following questions.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Who can help you find information about trash pickup?
a. Locals can help you find information about trash pickup.
b. Local officials can help you find information about trash pickup.
c. Town workers can help you find information about trash pickup.
d. Street children can help you find information about trash pickup.
What department takes care of township property?
a. The Road and Highways Department takes care of the township property.

b. The Public Works Department cares for township property.

c. The Local Town's Tourism Department takes care of the township property.

d. The Finance and Budget Department takes care of township property.
What should you do if there's a pothole in your street?
a. Call The Fire Department about potholes.

b. Call the Public Works Department about potholes.

c. Call the Local Administration about potholes.

d. Call the Roads and Highways Department about potholes.
Who can you contact if your road floods during heavy rain?
a. Call the Tourism Department for flooded roads.

b. Call the local officials for flooded roads.

c. Call the Public Works Department for flooded roads.

d. Call the Human Resources Department for flooded roads.
Who can assist with removing piles of leaves you've raked up?
a. You can call the Public Works Department for leaf removal.

b. You can call your neighbors for leaf removal.

c. You can call your sisters for leaf removal.

d. You can call the local officials for leaf removal.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

Who can help you find information about parks and recreation?
Where can you get tips on keeping your home safe?
What can the police do if you're going away?
Who offers special programs for seniors and people with disabilities?
How can you find out which school district your kids should register with?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. residents	A. disorder
2. disability	B. elder
3. register	C. perplex
4. senior	D. locals
5. confuse	E. enrol