Although a gun can give a sense of safety in the event of a street attack or home invasion, owning a gun also poses many dangers in and of itself. Studies consistently show that guns kept inside the home are more likely to be used on a friend or family member than on an intruder (闯入者) or criminal. The gun owner may shoot a perceived threat, not realizing that they have been frightened by a family member, friend, or acquaintance. This is often referred to as the "shooting the milkman " situation. A scared gun owner may shoot first, before identifying the person. Tragically, this can lead to the accidental injury or even death of a loved one. These dangers become complicated when there are children living in the home. Even if parents think the guns are secured, it can be surprising what children can get into. Too many adults take for granted that young children will understand the dangers of a gun. Unfortunately, news stories about kids accidentally killing friends with a gun that they think is a toy show the true danger of guns in a home with children. If you do keep a gun in the home, it is crucial that you follow the appropriate safety precautions. Keep friends, family members, and yourself safe from gun-related accidents in the home by storing the guns securely. The guns must not be accessible to anyone except the adults living in the home. Even if the gun is unloaded and the safety is on, never point a gun at anyone for fun, especially if your children are watching. Your finger should never touch the trigger (扳机) of a gun unless you plan to fire it at that instant. Every adult with access to the gun should enroll in a class on proper ownership and use of a gun. Knowing as much as you can about your gun is the key to safety. 1. What is the "shooting the milkman" situation (Para 1)?A) Shooting a milkman by accident.B) Shooting thieves or criminals sucessfully.C) Shooting someone they know accidentally. D) Shooting another gun owner for self-protection.2. Why is it possible for gun owners to injure or kill the persons they love?A) Because they do not obey the rules of keeping a gun.B) Because they are too frightened to shoot accurately.C) Because they may shoot first before identifying them. D) Because they may lose control of their feelings.3. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A) Adults should not buy children toy guns.B) Parents should teach children how to use a gun.C) Parents should make sure their guns are secured.D) Adults should educate children about the dangers of a gun. 4. The author suggests that those who keep guns at home should realize the importance of ________.A) learning how to shoot accuratelyB) showing children when to fire a gunC) ensuring that the guns are unloadedD) following appropriate safety precautions 5. What is the key to safety of keeping guns?A) Never pointing a gun at anyone.B) Enrolling in a class on use of a gun.C) Identifying the person before shooting.D) Knowing as much as possible about the gun.

Millions of Americans currently keep guns in their homes for hunting or self-defense purposes. Although a gun can give a sense of safety in the event of a street attack or home invasion, owning a gun also poses many dangers in and of itself. Studies consistently show that guns kept inside the home are more likely to be used on a friend or family member than on an intruder (闯入者) or criminal. The gun owner may shoot a perceived threat, not realizing that they have been frightened by a family member, friend, or acquaintance. This is often referred to as the "shooting the milkman  " situation. A scared gun owner may shoot first, before identifying the person. Tragically, this can lead to the accidental injury or even death of a loved one.  These dangers become complicated when there are children living in the home. Even if parents think the guns are secured, it can be surprising what children can get into. Too many adults take for granted that young children will understand the dangers of a gun. Unfortunately, news stories about kids accidentally killing friends with a gun that they think is a toy show the true danger of guns in a home with children.  If you do keep a gun in the home, it is crucial that you follow the appropriate safety precautions. Keep friends, family members, and yourself safe from gun-related accidents in the home by storing the guns securely. The guns must not be accessible to anyone except the adults living in the home. Even if the gun is unloaded and the safety is on, never point a gun at anyone for fun, especially if your children are watching. Your finger should never touch the trigger (扳机) of a gun unless you plan to fire it at that instant. Every adult with access to the gun should enroll in a class on proper ownership and use of a gun. Knowing as much as you can about your gun is the key to safety. 1. What is the "shooting the milkman" situation (Para 1)?A)  Shooting a milkman by accident.B)  Shooting thieves or criminals sucessfully.C)  Shooting someone they know accidentally. D)  Shooting another gun owner for self-protection.2. Why is it possible for gun owners to injure or kill the persons they love?A)  Because they do not obey the rules of keeping a gun.B)  Because they are too frightened to shoot accurately.C)  Because they may shoot first before identifying them. D)  Because they may lose control of their feelings.3. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A)  Adults should not buy children toy guns.B)  Parents should teach children how to use a gun.C)  Parents should make sure their guns are secured.D)  Adults should educate children about the dangers of a gun. 4. The author suggests that those who keep guns at home should realize the importance of ________.A)  learning how to shoot accuratelyB)  showing children when to fire a gunC)  ensuring that the guns are unloadedD)  following appropriate safety precautions 5. What is the key to safety of keeping guns?A)  Never pointing a gun at anyone.B)  Enrolling in a class on use of a gun.C)  Identifying the person before shooting.D)  Knowing as much as possible about the gun.