1. Work with a partner and discuss the following questions. a. Where does the number 911 for emergencies come from? b. Why were 999 and 911 chosen? In your opinion, which is better? c. Why do you think that there isn't just one emergency number worldwide? 2. Complete the sentences with information from the text above. a. To have an emergency centralized number is important because b. To know the emergency number of different countries is important c. Firefighters didn't want 3. In groups, discuss what emergency number or numbers are there available where you live. When were they established? Who designated these numbers?
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1. Answers of the following questions.
a. Where does the number 911 for emergencies come from?
- 911 was chosen as the emergency number in the United States in 1967.
b. Why were 999 and 911 chosen? In your opinion, which is better?
- 999 was chosen as the emergency number in the United Kingdom in 1937.
c. Why do you think that there isn't just one emergency number worldwide?
- I think that 999 is better because it is easier to remember.
2. Completing the sentences:
a. To have an emergency centralized number is important because it allows people to easily contact emergency services no matter where they are.
b. To know the emergency number of different countries is important because it allows people to easily contact emergency services no matter where they are.
c. Firefighters didn't want to have to go through a central dispatcher when they were responding to an emergency.
3. In groups, discuss what emergency number or numbers are there available where you live.
When were they established? Who designated these numbers?
The emergency number or numbers available vary depending on where you live. In the United States, the emergency number is 911. This number was established in 1968. The Federal Communications Commission designated this number.
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