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I. Fill in each blank with a word from the box
Children have a tendency to run very fast (1)__________ the street, or choose any spot to cross because it may seem empty, or approaching vehicles may be (2) __________ away. That can be dangerous as passing (3) __________ do not slow down unless there is a signal or a crossroad. This is the (4)____________ why pedestrian crossings and intersections  are the (5)__________ places to cross. Children should cross (6)_________ at an intersection and use the pedestrian crossing. If they are in a small neighborhood where there is no (7)___________ should (8)____________ the rule 'stop, look both ways and cross'.
safest    vehicles      only     far     crossroad      follow     across    reason